Lead singer Jason Hill delivers lyrics with a "swaggering Rocky Horror-style" delivery, often centering on themes of lust, betrayal, and tongue-in-cheek naughtiness . Key Tracks and Highlights
A rare moment of vulnerability, this John Lennon-esque piano ballad uses melting strings and psychedelic smears to provide a change of pace. Album Legacy and Modern Updates
The song from which the album’s title is derived.
While originally a CD and digital release, the album has seen renewed interest through high-quality reissues:
The album’s massive lead single, known for its infectious hooks and danceable beat .
A controversial, high-energy track that ends with an unexpected acoustic slide guitar solo .
The album is packed with distorted riffs and "bawdy beats" recorded in a refurbished urban church.
Louis XIV established a unique identity by mixing 70s glam flourishes (reminiscent of T. Rex) with the gritty edge of the mid-2000s indie scene.
The album features several standout tracks that defined the band's peak:
is the breakthrough second studio album by the San Diego-based indie rock band Louis XIV , originally released on March 21, 2005. The album is famous for its "royally raucous" blend of glam rock, garage rock revival, and post-punk sensibilities. The Sound: Modern Sleaze and Retro Glam
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