Power, Pop!
Read about the things that happen throughout the world
Don't be believe in everything you see or hear
The neighbors talk day in day out about the goings on
They tell us what they want - they don't give an inch
Look at the pictures taken by the cameras they cannot lie
The truth is in what you see - not what you read
Little men tapping things out - points of view
Remember their views are not the gospel truth
Don't believe it all
Find out for yourself
Check before you spread
News of the world
Never doubt
Never ask
Never moan
Never search
Never find
Never know
Each morning our key to the world comes through the door
More than often its just a comic, not much more
Don't take it too serious - not many do
Read between the lines and you'll find the truth
Read all about it, read all about it - news of the world

Things have changed quite a bit since The Jam released "News Of The World" back in 1978, but it still resonates with me, both musically and lyrically.

RIYL: Madness, The Style Council, The Damned

Have you ever told the whole truth?
Little lies, little lies, little lies, little lies
It's part of being human
It's part of believing in the illusion of yourself
Little lies
The foundation that you built yourself on
It's all gonna' fall
If there's any justice at all
All the stone you laid
Avalanche behind you
I know how long it's been
No, you're not invisible
You're not invisible

It's been several years since we've had new music from our Seattle indie dears Minus the Bear, and this is such a great lead single to their forthcoming album I couldn't wait to see if there'd be a better Most Important contribution! I'll also admit that on first listen, though the lyrics don't bare it out, I was hoping the song was about our Liar in Chief at the White House - you know, our Emperor and his invisible clothes? Ugh. Anyway, enjoy and keep your ears peeled for the March 3rd release of Voids.

RIYL: Pinback, The Dear Hunter, Built to Spill, The Helio Sequence, Midlake

Upcoming Shows

Oct 4 Sat