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Taste-testing some fresh mash-ups last week, I came upon an unholy alliance. Somewhere in France, DJ Le Clown brought together “I Love My Bitch,” rapper Busta Rhymes’ cheerfully raw ode to inner-city romance, and “Echo Beach,” the bittersweet 1980 new-wave anthem by Canadian one-hit wonders Martha & the Muffins. I decided not to stream the result, “Eko Bitch,” as the keystone of a full post because of the incessant repetition of the n-word, albeit pronounced “nigga” and ... MORE
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[Prefatory Note: The song attached hereto lacks any relevance to the post whatsoever, thematic or otherwise, but I thought you might like it.] I've noticed a recent increase in posts about The Grateful Dead, and although I suspect the iron has cooled a bit by now, it might still be a good time to share my own thoughts and impressions. Let me note that these impressions are generally negative, and that to my experience, when I criticize music someone else likes, they us... MORE
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Mark Gane formed the band in 1977 with fellow Ontario College of Art (O.C.A.) student, David Miller. David and Mark had known each other since 1975, and shared an interest in art and music. By Halloween 1977, Martha and the Muffins were ready to perform their first gig, at the O.C.A. The line-up was complete with Mark, Martha Johnson (vocals, keyboards), Andy Haas (saxophone), Carl Finkle (bass), Tim Gane (drums), and Martha Ladly (vocals, keyboards, trombone). Their early... MORE
