The Fratellis

It has been more than forever it seems since I've posted here, and I apologise for it! I've missed it greatly, but have had some computer issues over the last few months, but now I'm back!

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As with most of the music I'm listening to these days, the Fratellis was introduced to me by my wonderful friend Sasha, who is always finding new and interesting bands I've yet to hear of.

But looking back I had heard the Fratellis once, breifly, while watching the movie Hot Fuzz. A few of their songs were in the soundtrack. (oh, and for those of you who haven't seen Hot Fuzz I highly reccomend it! Very funny.)

This band has everything I like in a band. One, they're from Glasgow, and lately that seems to be where music is happening. Three Cheers For Glasgow! And two, they have a very upbeat sound, catchy tunes and lyrics, a perfect summertime playlist band.


They currently have two albums out, their first: Costello Music '06, and their sophomore: Here We Stand '08, both of which are rather good.


Here's a quick overview of the albums:



Costello Music (2006)



Henrietta
Flathead
Cuntry Boys & City Girls
Whistle For The Choir
Chelsea Dagger
For The Girl
Doginabag
Creepin Up The Backstairs
Vince The Loveable Stoner
Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night
Baby Fratelli
Got Ma Nuts From A Hippie
Ole Black 'N' Blue Eyes
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Here We Stand (2008)



My Friend John
A Heady Tale
Shameless
Look Out Sunshine!
Stragglers Moon
Mistress Mable
Baby Doll
Tell Me A lie
Acid Jazz Singer
Lupe Brown
Milk and Money


The song I choose to share with you (though I wish I could share them all), is Creepin' Up The Backstairs so far all of the Fratellis fans I've met like this track best, myself included.


The Fratellis-Creepin' Up The Backstairs (Costello Music)




-Lyrics-

She said "I'm Rosie"
I said "I thought you were Lucy"
She said "No Rosie, I told you so"
Was here with your sister
But she's going out the back
I wanna dance and have fun you know
Of all the shitty little places I meet you it's here
And I'm freaking out
I heard you got a brand new name
Selling Es in the dark
But hey it's nothing to shout about

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in the window
Get dressed, let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye

Well I see your yellow fingers
And your crucifix bones
All covered in cellophane
Was there when your best friend said
"Sweetheart, I'm just here to get drunk again"
I wouldn't move if I was you
I wouldn't wanna caught when the lights go out
She said "You think you're so special"
I said "Sunshine I'm just just bored I'm just checkin' out"

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in your window
Get dressed, let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in the window
Get dressed let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye