Did you know two years ago, a massive musical orgy was held in Denmark?
KC and the Sunshine Band, The Jackson’s, The Mama’s and The Papa’s, ABBA, Sheila E., Electric Light Orchestra, The Beastie Boys, The Sugar Hill Gang, and even Kid Creole and his mighty Coconuts were some of these legends in attendance. The event was hosted by none other than Junior Senior, and the very extreme climax of it all is known as Hey Hey My My Yo Yo.
A down right funky power punch to the face is just what you get on the Danish duo’s sophomore record. It’s a bit sad to think that it took America two full years to catch on and finally have Hey Hey My My Yo Yo released into our record stores. Here in America, it’s apparent that we know absolutely nothing about good music. For those few civilians who do know a thing or two about good music, this year has blessed us with some fantastic sophomore albums. Hey Hey My My Yo Yo is another one to add to our list. The album is quite enthusiastic, and at times can come across as music you used to sing in summer camp. But who the hell cares, who can honestly say they did not have a fun time away at summer camp. The first single, Can I Get Get Get sure does sound a bit identical to the song that brought fame upon the duo, Move Your Feet. It’s a great track, and I must say it does provide the same feeling that Move Your Feet first did, but it’s been done, and I am so over it. What really shines off this album is Take My Time, featuring Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of the one and only super trio, The B-52’s. This track is simply incredible. On top of a never ending head bopping beat, this catchy hook will literally drive you mad. Please be advised, the rest of Hey Hey My My Yo Yo I assure you can possibly do the same. But remember that’s probably the exact thing this duo is trying to reach with this record. We R the Handclaps applauds the one main organ that without we would never be able to love a human being (or for that matter enjoy Junior Senior’s music), your heart. All those who know me personally will know that I just adore tracks with off beat hand claps, and this song is filled with them. I Like Music (W.O.S.B) can very easily show off what The Jackson’s contribution to this gooey mess would sound like. It’s a Prozac enhanced track with swirls of dazzling lights all around. Wouldn’t you like to partake in a bit of what JS seems to be inserting into each nostril?
Other highlights off Hey Hey My My Yo Yo include, No No No’s with its Xanadu roller rink like feel to it, its couples skate time at its best. The zingy Dance Chance Romance and Happy Rap complete the album with a tongue in cheek manner. On behalf of the two year gap between the actual release of the album and its long awaited release here in the states, their record label decided it would be in their best interest to be nice to fellow JS fans. With that in mind, make sure to snag the bonus edition of Hey Hey My My Yo Yo. It’s got a hefty load of bonus tracks and plenty of secret white substance to circulate the party. Junior Senior is most certainly on a never ending quest to prove that orgies and drugs go hand in hand, and the gays and straights are really always in unison. If the entire male and female race were to march to one beat, Hey Hey My My Yo Yo would be the soundtrack to it all. It’s comforting to know that with or without drugs, we have some talented Danish cats who always view the world for the better, and most definitely through a massive kaleidoscope of shining hope and dreams.
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