Still in the Pink by Ghettobillies

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Power Pop | Punk

10 tracks | 56 minutes

Released Nov 2003
on Ghettobillies

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sample lyrics "album only" 03:00 Hiding Out lyrics "album only" 03:00 Hiding Out lyrics "album only" 03:00 Hiding Out

sample lyrics "album only" 04:42 Dirty Hippies lyrics "album only" 04:42 Dirty Hippies lyrics "album only" 04:42 Dirty Hippies

sample lyrics "album only" 03:40 Drunk lyrics "album only" 03:40 Drunk lyrics "album only" 03:40 Drunk

sample lyrics "album only" 04:48 Open Wide lyrics "album only" 04:48 Open Wide lyrics "album only" 04:48 Open Wide

sample lyrics "album only" 03:11 Best Friend lyrics "album only" 03:11 Best Friend lyrics "album only" 03:11 Best Friend

sample lyrics "album only" 03:49 Larry's Song lyrics "album only" 03:49 Larry's Song lyrics "album only" 03:49 Larry's Song

sample lyrics "album only" 04:29 Lover not a Fighter lyrics "album only" 04:29 Lover not a Fighter lyrics "album only" 04:29 Lover not a Fighter

sample lyrics "album only" 19:21 One of Us lyrics "album only" 19:21 One of Us lyrics "album only" 19:21 One of Us

sample lyrics "album only" 04:10 The Facts of Life lyrics "album only" 04:10 The Facts of Life lyrics "album only" 04:10 The Facts of Life

sample lyrics "album only" 05:45 Wonderful Sandwich lyrics "album only" 05:45 Wonderful Sandwich lyrics "album only" 05:45 Wonderful Sandwich

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Pop punk, Classic Rock -n- Roll

Editorial review

The Ghettobillies hold such a pure allegiance to booze, smut, and toilet humor that it seems almost unpatriotic to dismiss them as a novelty act. Like precocious fourth-graders who pontificate on global economics in between lighting each other's farts, they remain hopelessly juvenile, deviously eloquent, and passionate about their filth. They were the schoolyard bullies who would never lay a finger on you, but send you home in tears with your hand glued to your lunchbox and a backpack full of used toilet paper. Their third full-length, Still in the Pink, opens with "Hiding Out," a positive, hook-laden power pop gem that elevates the band above its comedy rock trappings and redefines the term "radio-ready." The Reverend C. Cobb, Pope D Licious, Tasty Pastor J, Holy Maloney, and Lord Bon Bons -- who replaced the Pastor midway through the record -- attack each song, no matter how inane, with an unguarded passion that is the result of nearly a decade of relentless touring, Midwest heart, and industry tenacity. The hormonal energy that ripples through tracks like "Dirty Hippies" and "Best Friend" bristles with the nihilistic intensity that fuels their marathon live shows, once again bringing to light the group's oft-ignored instrumental and vocal prowess. Like Ween, the Billies are obviously capable of producing a serious masterpiece, and their refusal to submit is a big part of their charm. While the easily offended and righteous will turn their heads in disgust, the band's followers will revel in the record's juicy debauchery, leaving no mixed drink un-tried, no condom machine un-emptied, and no ass un-rocked, proving once and for all that the "Ghettobillie Nation" is alive and well. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Ghettobillies have been slowly building up what is now an international cult following for over 6 years. Inspired by such artists as Frank Zappa, the Dead Milkmen, Queen, and Jamiraquai and fired by the angst of middle America, Ghettobillies mix the old styles with the new and the muscle with the hustle. The 4 piece rock band balances power chords of thunderous proportions with delicate, sometimes falsetto vocals over a rocketing disco dance and funkified rhythm section. Originally a bluegrass trio with no percussion and singing in 3 part harmonies about such important themes as cross dressing, drug addiction, and love affairs with the handicapped, Ghettobillies have matured both lyrically and musically now as they incorporate driving funk and disco dance songs with power pop-punk hooks that leave you so happy you could pee.

Ghettobillies have released 2 EP's as well as 2 other full length albums in addition to "Still in the Pink".