Prayin'

So here we have it, the final video from the Defamation of Strickland Banks.

I presonally hope they bring out soem more, the story feels a little unfinished.

But if you like the songs, buy the album, you won't be dissapointed.

So there we are, an angel and a man,

both just standing there, blood on our hands.

I now have to find a new video theme for Sunday posts. I am open to suggestions! Should I try making my own vlogs or stick to the experts? Should I go for funny or serious? Give me your thoughts!

-m xx

The Recluse

This film clip is a bit more creative than some of the others. I really like how they use both the prison scene and his life as a celebrity in the clip. The whole album goes with the in-prison-for-a-false-rape-charge theme but it's interested that they showed another angle for this song in the clip.

One more left! Unless of course they upload another on to youtube in the next two weeks. I hope they do because the last one leaves the story a bit unfinished, to say the least. And a few of my favourites are left out.

I'm writing this on Wednesday night. It's most likely than when you're reading this I'll be sleeping off a big night. Or if I'm feeling particularly ambitious, eating breakfast. Or, if I'm really productive, emptying a can of Glen 20 in my kitchen to try and cover up the smell of alcohol, pizza and stale tobacco.

-m xx

20/05/2011 UPD: So if the crazies are right you probably won't ever read this because it'll be The Rapture and you'll be distracted by all that judgement and all them earthquakes. Happy end of the world bitches.



She Said

So here it is. The fourth installment to the defamation of Strickland Banks

This is the frist single off the album and it's the song that got me listening to Plan B so it holds a special place even though I wouldn't call it my favourite.When I was in the UK it played on the radio a lot and for weeks I though it was a female singer. Then I saw the filmclip and realised that it was just an impressive falsetto. It's actually my ring tone lol.

You should see me get into the rapping section. I go OFF.

This got bigger than I ever could have planned

Like that song by the Zutons -"Valerie"

...

You don't know what love is.

You wouldn't do this if you did.

-m xx

16/05/2011 Update: I just discovered that for whatever reason this didn't post so I'm posting it now. Sheesh

Love Goes Down

So here it is! Finally! The third installment to The defamation Of Strickland Banks.

This song is so classic seduction it isn't funny.

And who doesnt want to check out Kaya Scodelario some more?

Oh and in case you didn't realise/don't know, Kaya is better known for her role as Effy in Skins seasons 1-4. She's the only student character who featured in more than two seasons so she's pretty damn special.

And more than just a little bit sexy.

(but who doesn't love Panda? "Wizzerrr!")

Catch you on the flipside

-m xx

Stay Too Long

Here it is! the next installment in the story. This is one of my favourite songs on the album. I just really love his faster paced songs. I mean mixing such differing genres- it's genius! And who doesnt love Brit-rap? Even if the lyrics are crap, it's still amazing simply because of the naff accents. Like Dizzy rascal. he may as well be saying "I wake up every day and I'm British, Everything in my life is British, I'm British just to be British, I act real British because I'm British..."

Actually, maybe he should do that?

(and yes I am aware that it's worrying that I have enough knowledge of Dizzy's lyrics to alter them)

I'm on my way to where I'm going thinking I need more Jack

But that probably ain't the brightest idea I've ever had.

-m xx

The Defamation of Strickland Banks.

The mystery is solved!
As I mentioned, Sundays will be dedicated to a series of videos for a little while.
The unfolding story of "The Defamation of Strickland Banks"; Plan B's latest, groundbreaking concept album. I'm not going to give away any plot points of the album, you'll just have to watch the vids. And learn to love his AH-mazing musical hybrid of big band and hip hop. It's just genius.

The next chapter of the story is coming next Sunday, but I recommend you go out and buy the album RIGHT NOW.

-m xx

Australia Day

Happy Australia Day dudes!!

Barry M for Topshop green nails for Aus Day.

(and a new Mink Pink bikini)

Yes, Effie is THE cutest puppy in the entire world.

And apparently a good hairdresser.

She got cold...

So I went to Plan B on Monday night. And it was in-fucking-credible. Like AH-mazing. It's nice to see a band that aren't quite HUGE, at least not here, it's like they try harder.

The support was Paris Wells, this adorable blonde Melbourne girl who could be best described as our version of Paloma Faith. She had this badass bejewled bra on under a man shirt and suspenders- it looked smokin'. She seemed pretty down to earth, chilling by the merch stand after her set and standing with the crowd to watch Plan B. I've decided I love her a little bit.

Anyway, I didn't really get any decent photos of the night, just a few vids on my iPhone, so here, have some lyrics instead

"She Said"- Plan B

She said I love you boy , I love you so
She said I love you baby, oh oh oh ohhh

She said I love you more than words can say
She said I love you bayayayayby

So I said, what you sayin girl it cant be right
How can you be in love with me?
We only just met tonight
So she said.. "boy I loved you from the start
When I first heard 'love goes down'
Something started burning in my heart"
I said stop this crazy talk
And leave right now and close the door

She said, but I love you boy I love you so
She said I love you baby oh oh oh oh
She said I love you more than words can say
She said I love you bayayayayby

Yes she did

So now I'm up in the courts
Pleading my case from the witness box
Telling the judge and jury

the same thing that I said to the cops
On the day that I got arrested
I'm innocent I protested

She just feels rejected
Had her heart broken by someone shes obsessed with
Cos she likes the sound of my music
Which makes her a fan of my music
Thats why 'love goes down' makes her lose it
Cos she cant seperate the man from the music
And I'm saying all this in the stand
While my girl cries tears in the galleries
This got bigger than I ever could have planned
Like that song by the Zutons 'Valerie'
'Cept the jury don't look like their buying it
And it's making me nervous
And I'm just screw faced like I'm trying it
Their eyes fixed on me like a murderer's
They wanna lock me up
And throw away the key
They wanna send me down

Even though I told 'em she...

She said I love you boy
I love you so
She said I love you baby oh oh oh oh

Yes she did

She said I love you more than words can say
She said I love you bayayayayby

So I said then why the hell you gotta treat me this way
You dont know what love is
You wouldn't do this if you did
Oh no no no noo


OK so every set of these lyrics I found online had something wrong with them so I corrected what I thought was wrong. So if they're incorrect it may be my fault...

Whatever.

-m xx