For Those Who Are Bored

K-X-P “Magnetic North”

This song sounds like the main keyboard riff from Talking Heads’ “Life During Wartime” got lost and took a turn into some sleazy, dangerous neighborhood in an old video game. There’s a great sense of mischief to this piece, as if the band are messing around and looking to see what they can get away with musically and lyrically – I mean, not for nothing, but they’re singing “Satan is Lord” over and over. There’s a dark vibe here, but it’s not totally convincing. It’s not really supposed to be, though – this is a very camp song, and while its core appeal is very physical and urgent, there’s definitely a wink to it.

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