Being cat owners (though not by choice), it seems fitting that NLG should pay homage to our special little feline companions. Since spending time with our respective cats is not something we particularly enjoy, we figured a more pleasurable alternative would be to dedicate an entire segment to songs about cats (for songs by cats see Cat Stevens and the Meow Mix song).First on the docket is “Alley Cats” off Hot Chip’s latest release, One Life Stand. This song apparently features vocals from Bubbles of Trailer Park Boys, though he is not credited on the album. Initially, one might be uplifted by this song, until hearing the lyrics about dying alone and killing things you love. However, in spite of the morbidity of the lyrics, it’s catchier than a bad case of fleas.
Hot Chip - Alley Cats
Next, we have “The Lovecats” by The Cure. Robert Smith and his big-haired, goth-pop bandmates bring Felus catus to the forefront with this 1983 feral tail of courtship. “The Lovecats” is a ferociously jazzy number, which features a bass-line so sharp it has Roy Horn shaking in his white leather boots.
The Cure - The Lovecats
Lastly, we give you Bob Dylan’s “Cat’s in the Well”, which could be about a cat but you’re never really sure with this guy.
Bob Dylan – Cat’s in the Well
Oh, that Bob.....makes one feel like grabbing a cat and stomping around the dining room table with the music turned up loud. Hey if anyone wants a beautiful white haired/blue eyed cat that hails from Cairo, Egypt to do just that.....then have I got a deal for you!
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