The Sleepy Jackson are a really polarising band. I know people who love these guys to bits, and I know some who think they are a truly horrible band and a waste of perfectly good oxygen. I was always in between the poles. They always seemed to be just there for me, doing nothing particularly remarkable. I didn't particularly like Luke Steele (nor his sister)and I really didn't care if they lived or died with their sort of alt-country-pop-indie-rock schitck that never excited me, but never offended me.
Eventually they grew on me, and this video from their latest album seals the deal for me. Its been around for a couple of months now but damn, its got this sort of cool disco-ish groove with strings and all with Steele's slightly dorky vocals holding it together wonderfully. Maybe I like it because it isn't too Sleepy Jackson, its more Donna Summer or Escort but whatever it is, it works.
VIDEO: The Sleepy Jackson - I Understand What You Want
The Third Big Day Out Announcement is upon us. Check it out here. Anyone else as pleased as I about Dappled Cities Fly playing in Sydney? I'm certainly not hanging out to see The Vines however.
