For a band whose name translates from Portuguese to “tired of being sexy”, Cansei de ser Sexy sure brings a whole lot of it to the table. If you’re lucky enough to see them live, you’ll be treated to a colorful set, complete with frontwoman Lovefoxxx sporting neon spandex jumpsuits and grinding up on other band members (just watch their set at Glastonbury 2007 if you doubt me).

They took the indie-electronic scene by storm with their 2006 self-titled debut on Sub-Pop, Jonathon Poneman’s indie label. And now CSS, as their fans affectionately know them, are back with “Donkey”.

The album begins with the playful “Jager Yoga”, a typical CSS dance-inspiring number with fun lyrics. Next comes the sole moment of seriousness on the album, “Rat is Dead (Rage)”. With the chorus “He will never hurt you again”, one can’t help but imply some references to domestic violence and abuse within the electronic riffs and synthesized beats. Read More »

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From the album Cease to Begin, download it here.