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Hillary & the Democrats: There’s always 2012

Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | musiX, politiX | No Comments

Yes, Bill Clinton has the sexy sax skills, but it’s Hillary who apparently can write a catchy indie-pop song or four. And she’s made them available for the entire world to hear on the four-song EP from Hillary & the Democrats. OK, it’s not really Hillary Clinton … geez, I can’t get anything past you.

It’s Brit-pop in the spirit of ’80s practitioners like The Smiths and The Cure, only not as mopey. Hillary & the Demos even do a cover of Aztec Camera’s “Somewhere In My Heart.” It’s good stuff. Of course, I checked out the Liverpool four-piece because of the name, which I discovered on a UK music blog with an intriguing title—The Devil Has the Best Tuna—which I was drawn to because my love for Satan is matched only by my love for tuna-fish sandwiches. See how the pieces fit together?

Now, Hillary Clinton may not have won the Democratic presidential nomination over Barack Obama. But Obama did nominate her for secretary of state. And UK indie label Filthy Little Angels signed Hillary & the Democrats in October after hearing the band’s song “If I Were the President.” See? The pieces really do always fit together.

“Why Do Pieces Always Fit Together” - Hillary & the Democrats

“If I Were the President” - Hillary & the Democrats

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