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June 29, 2007

New Badly Drawn Boy Video - "Promises"

Gotta give Gough his just propers; seasons change, but he's sticking with that stapled-on skull cap. Actually, this clip for "Promises," from '06-released Born In The UK, may explain the reason for his knit headgear -- judging by that lighting, somebody's not paying their electric bill.

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what a fantastic video. i think this is what mark romanek was trying to do with Weezer's El Scorcho, but it's executed so well here. makes me love the song and now i want to check out the album. is it worth buying?

Posted by: roman at 06/29/07 12:20 PM | Reply
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this reminds me of that video from last xmas of the guy who synched up his house lights to the trans-siberian orchestra.

Posted by: Deejayqueue at 06/29/07 12:26 PM | Reply
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That is a very nice video. Still not as good as the dead duck ones from About a Boy though. Good stuff.
I've got the album, and love it (album of his I've bought) I think if you liked this song, you'll probably like the album. You could check out KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic Archives: http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb061018badly_drawn_boy

I liked the songs he played in the show well enough that I bought the CD and wasn't disappointed.

Posted by: Celia at 06/29/07 1:07 PM | Reply
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awesome, thank you.

Posted by: roman at 06/29/07 2:17 PM | Reply
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