Three reasons I like Liam Finn:
1) He is the progeny of Neil Finn, one of the greatest singer/songwriters in music history.
2) He is super-talented and can play any instrument you throw at him. Trust me. I’ve seen him in concert. He plays EVERYTHING (though obviously not at the same time.)
3) He’s cute as a fucking button. What?
Liam’s got a new album-his third-coming out later this year, and it’s preceded by a song entitled “Snug As Fuck.” I love the cheekiness of the song title, and the song itself is pretty good, but this video, y’all. Let’s discuss.
This video takes place on a fictional holiday called “Jubilancy Day,” and it contains some weird-ass rituals, to say the least. There’s some kind of rat celebration (culminating in a rat cake,) there’s a cross-dresser smashing some fruit or vegetable wine grapes-style in his/her bare feet, there’s lots of kissing, and…this is definitely not like any of the holiday celebrations I encountered as a child.
All of which is to say…it’s quirky, if not kinda creepy. But Liam gets a pass. See #3 above.
2 comments
Angela says:
Mar 5, 2014
…yeah, that is one freaking bizarre party. Like everyone’s on some demented “happy pills” or something. And for some reason, I keep thinking of John Waters every time I see the skinny balding guy with the moustache. Which makes it that much weirder.
And yet, there’s moments where it does look kinda fun, too-like, it doesn’t matter how strange you are, you’d fit in and be welcomed here. Cool video either way, and I like the song, too (I hesitate to make the comparison, as it wouldn’t surprise me if Liam were a bit tired of such things, but man, he really does sound like his dad in many ways).
Also, I agree with you on his adorableness.
MJ says:
Mar 5, 2014
Angie-have you heard Neil’s new solo album? I’ve skimmed it a couple of times and, funnily enough, I think it sounds like Liam’s albums.