Sinister: gender issues

[duke of harringay]

> I didn't mean to imply that I minded (if that's
> what you mean). I actually
> think it's rather refreshing to hear songs with
> mixed sexual messages that
> don't seem to be making any particular point.

one of the things i like most about B&S (and
there's lots i do love - like did i mention that
the past couple of days driving to school, playing
'Tigermilk', i've again been struck by the lovely
trumpets which make me think of June Brides? Now i
bet Stuart loved the June Brides...) is the
lyrical ambiguity, which is, i feel, very
contemporary.  I like the fact that there is a
certain sexlessness around (not to be confused
with a lack of sex or sexual attraction) these
days.  Maybe it's the ultimate in centralist
politics, i dunno, but whatever...  B&S cross
gender boundaries with ease.  But then do so much
with ease that it's hardly surprising.

the duke



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