Dengue Fever — One Thousand Tears of a Tarantula
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OMG, please make it stop!! 
1DirectorDP wrote:
A majority of RP listeners are in America. As a result, most of the dumb comments will be from America. This is not necessarily representative of anything.
Besides, you cannot understand that people generally like to understand the lyrics? It is not always a requirement, but obviously this helps sales.
When was the last time you watched a foreign film without subtitles?
I loved Dengue Fever from the first listen... Again, this is not representative of anything.
Why are most Americans so narrow minded about anything that's not in English or that sounds foreign? After all we are supposed to be a nation of inmigrants. You can play any piece of crap in English and there will be tons of people buying the songs/cds, but play something in a foreign tongue and you'll get stupid comments like the ones I've read about Dengue Fever. Listen to Celine Dion's French Canadian recordings before she "became Celine Dion" and you'll hear more soul in her songs than the crap she's been forced to record for American tastes. Ricky Martin was selling out stadiums in Japan, India, Australia, and all over Europe singing in Spanish before he "became Ricky Martin" and no one here knew who he was. If I had been a recording company exec I'd have fired my entire staff.
A majority of RP listeners are in America. As a result, most of the dumb comments will be from America. This is not necessarily representative of anything.
Besides, you cannot understand that people generally like to understand the lyrics? It is not always a requirement, but obviously this helps sales.
When was the last time you watched a foreign film without subtitles?
I loved Dengue Fever from the first listen... Again, this is not representative of anything.
I just love these guys.
Very creative.
1DirectorDP wrote:
Why are most Americans so narrow minded about anything that's not in English or that sounds foreign? After all we are supposed to be a nation of inmigrants. You can play any piece of crap in English and there will be tons of people buying the songs/cds, but play something in a foreign tongue and you'll get stupid comments like the ones I've read about Dengue Fever. Listen to Celine Dion's French Canadian recordings before she "became Celine Dion" and you'll hear more soul in her songs than the crap she's been forced to record for American tastes. Ricky Martin was selling out stadiums in Japan, India, Australia, and all over Europe singing in Spanish before he "became Ricky Martin" and no one here knew who he was. If I had been a recording company exec I'd have fired my entire staff.
Surf music from Asia via Mars !! Why's there no dancing alien emoticon ? All we got is them damn bananas.
How can you not like this? It's just a bit of fun.
Why are most Americans so narrow minded about anything that's not in English or that sounds foreign? After all we are supposed to be a nation of inmigrants. You can play any piece of crap in English and there will be tons of people buying the songs/cds, but play something in a foreign tongue and you'll get stupid comments like the ones I've read about Dengue Fever. Listen to Celine Dion's French Canadian recordings before she "became Celine Dion" and you'll hear more soul in her songs than the crap she's been forced to record for American tastes. Ricky Martin was selling out stadiums in Japan, India, Australia, and all over Europe singing in Spanish before he "became Ricky Martin" and no one here knew who he was. If I had been a recording company exec I'd have fired my entire staff.
My Paradigms are digging this!
Despite the negative comments, I think it's okay. One of their few I like.
It does make the musical selection eclectic. That's the best thing I can say about the song.
PLEASE DONT . ı HAD FUN :p
I like it.... but then that's just me!
If it doesn't stop, I'm going to drop it to a "2."
WHAT is this crap?? 
It really sucks, and not in a good way.
It really sucks, and not in a good way.
It's got kind of a cool 60's retro feel. Get's you groovin'. Great title.
OK, I still really don't like the vocals, but it's a cool sound so I'll bump it up to 4. I know, so generous of me!
Rockin' tune.
I hear many bands for the first time on RP.
Many times, the first time I hear them, I think 'what the heck is this? bleeeeagh!'
After a few (or a few dozen) times, I start to understand the merits of this new band, and why Bill plays them. Sometimes, I even become a fan and begin exploring them on my own.
Dengue Fever is not one of those bands. Bleeeeagh.
Many times, the first time I hear them, I think 'what the heck is this? bleeeeagh!'
After a few (or a few dozen) times, I start to understand the merits of this new band, and why Bill plays them. Sometimes, I even become a fan and begin exploring them on my own.
Dengue Fever is not one of those bands. Bleeeeagh.
I LOOOOOOOVE this song :)
Two of my favorites back to back——Arctic Moneys and Dengue Fever! Let's here it for diversity....
Two of my favorites back to back——Arctic Moneys and Dengue Fever! Let's here it for diversity....
Dengue Fever is back? Arrrggggghhh .....
Deadlock wrote:
It's a rather faster tempo than TD/Schulze, and the blarting, honking sax is IMHO reminiscent of Morphine. I get your point, though. Hypnotic, right enough.
I really dig this. It's link a mix of old Tangerine Dream & Klaus Schulze meeting up with asian sounds, kinda hypnotic.
It's a rather faster tempo than TD/Schulze, and the blarting, honking sax is IMHO reminiscent of Morphine. I get your point, though. Hypnotic, right enough.
Right on Fred! I am thrilled that Bill hasn't succumbed to the relentless whining of that joker and some others. Someone please call a sitter for Excelsior, and get him a warm cup of milk for his tummy.
Back to DF, rock on! This is a great tune, got my 8. True enough, it's not some main stream drivel, but it does remind me of what another listener described as sounding like an updated and cooler take on what the B-52's were doing. The sound has many layers and I enjoy that.
fredriley wrote:
Really? Well that puts me into the bonkers category, then, as I've rated this as an 8. Time for me to start talking to myself, making weird gestures in public, staring wildly at people, and begging for the white coat squad. Either that, or people have differing tastes and saying that someone has to be mad to enjoy a song is more bananas than Fyffes.
I really dig this. It's link a mix of old Tangerine Dream & Klaus Schulze meeting up with asian sounds, kinda hypnotic.
From Wikipedia:
Dengue Fever:
Symptoms:
This is manifested by a sudden onset of severe headache
Swear to god, look it up yourself.
Dengue Fever:
Symptoms:
This is manifested by a sudden onset of severe headache
Swear to god, look it up yourself.
These guys push it. Give 'em points for that. I get tired of the experimental vocal annoyances at times, but I see some talent.
the more I hear this band, the more I wish I were deaf...
I like the sax, that is nifty...but these vocals are awful. I can't even describe how awful, the closest thing I can come up with is a nightmare. Random utterances during a seizure?
I like the sax, that is nifty...but these vocals are awful. I can't even describe how awful, the closest thing I can come up with is a nightmare. Random utterances during a seizure?
It is truly a tropical disease
Like an Asian version of the B-52's except more fun.
I love Dengue Fever! Thanks Bill. To you doubters, check out the soundtrack to "Broken Flowers." A great movie with a great soundtrack including DF.
Excelsior wrote:
Really? Well that puts me into the bonkers category, then, as I've rated this as an 8. Time for me to start talking to myself, making weird gestures in public, staring wildly at people, and begging for the white coat squad. Either that, or people have differing tastes and saying that someone has to be mad to enjoy a song is more bananas than Fyffes.
Well, here we go again with the screeching and ultra-heavy reverb. Seriously, you've got to be either high or mentally challenged to enjoy this kind of crap.
Seriously, you've got to be either high or mentally challenged to enjoy this kind of crap.Really? Well that puts me into the bonkers category, then, as I've rated this as an 8. Time for me to start talking to myself, making weird gestures in public, staring wildly at people, and begging for the white coat squad. Either that, or people have differing tastes and saying that someone has to be mad to enjoy a song is more bananas than Fyffes.
Love it. Very futuristic sounding.
macadavy wrote:
Actually it sounds more like something you'd hear chez Jabba the Hutt.
Would that it were on Tattoine - then we wouldn't have to listen to it here.
(Unless George L put it in a movie, of course!)
Yeah ... well put.
That combined with a couple of hits of slightly dodgy acid.
At least it's not Seeing Hands —- that one'll really send ya diving for the mute button.
Actually it sounds more like something you'd hear chez Jabba the Hutt.
Would that it were on Tattoine - then we wouldn't have to listen to it here.
(Unless George L put it in a movie, of course!)
Yeah ... well put.
That combined with a couple of hits of slightly dodgy acid.
At least it's not Seeing Hands —- that one'll really send ya diving for the mute button.
This would be good if there were no vocals at all.
I can so hear this playing in a Bruce Lee movie.
weez wrote:
But apparently you didn't leave, since you have been making song comments since this one. .....
So right. Didn't stay away for long. Sorry to leave the impression I was going away forever! Just long enough for the nausea to pass. Fact is, I can't stay away. I just use the mute button when this DF comes along. Isn't this a great place?
But apparently you didn't leave, since you have been making song comments since this one. .....
So right. Didn't stay away for long. Sorry to leave the impression I was going away forever! Just long enough for the nausea to pass. Fact is, I can't stay away. I just use the mute button when this DF comes along. Isn't this a great place?
prophetzarquon wrote:
Actually it sounds more like something you'd hear chez Jabba the Hutt.
Would that it were on Tattoine - then we wouldn't have to listen to it here.
(Unless George L put it in a movie, of course!)
I haven't gone through all the previous posts, but does anyone else think that this would not seem out place in the canteen on Tattooine?
Not necessarily a bad thing.
Not necessarily a bad thing.
Actually it sounds more like something you'd hear chez Jabba the Hutt.
Would that it were on Tattoine - then we wouldn't have to listen to it here.
(Unless George L put it in a movie, of course!)
Geecheeboy wrote:
But apparently you didn't leave, since you have been making song comments since this one. Glad you're still around. Take it easy on the melodramatics and the "I'm taking my ball and......" Like many have said, nobody is going to like EVERY song played. Bill's station is still 10x better than most decent stations around the nation for this music genre. So fine, this song is sucko-barfo to you. But to those of you who declare that you are leaving the building (even when you're really not), I say
I am not open minded enough for this noise. No chumby chance for me. Going elsewhere. I used to recommend RP to everyone I meet and talk about music. Now I don't, for fear they will tune in and hear this. Prideful? I admit I don't want to be thought a LOON, which, of course, I AM, but that's beside the point.
But apparently you didn't leave, since you have been making song comments since this one. Glad you're still around. Take it easy on the melodramatics and the "I'm taking my ball and......" Like many have said, nobody is going to like EVERY song played. Bill's station is still 10x better than most decent stations around the nation for this music genre. So fine, this song is sucko-barfo to you. But to those of you who declare that you are leaving the building (even when you're really not), I say
I know why the tarantula cries......
He has heard this band!
He has heard this band!
gawd does it ever end!!!???
Well, here we go again with the screeching and ultra-heavy reverb. Seriously, you've got to be either high or mentally challenged to enjoy this kind of crap.
Seriously, you've got to be either high or mentally challenged to enjoy this kind of crap. gekkosan wrote:
Isn't it wonderful?
I tune into RP because I get to heaar stuff like this, which there's no way I would ever hear otherwise. I recommend it for the very same reason.
If my buddies like it or not, that's their problem, not mine.
Of course, I have long been used to people thinking I'm an oddball,or not liking the music I enjoy, so the possibility of some wet blanket coming here, not liking what he/she hears, and therefore callimg me a "LOON" does not faze me in the least.
Yeah, me too. I get a kick out of hearing stuff like this every now & then. Keep it up!
Isn't it wonderful?
I tune into RP because I get to heaar stuff like this, which there's no way I would ever hear otherwise. I recommend it for the very same reason.
If my buddies like it or not, that's their problem, not mine.
Of course, I have long been used to people thinking I'm an oddball,or not liking the music I enjoy, so the possibility of some wet blanket coming here, not liking what he/she hears, and therefore callimg me a "LOON" does not faze me in the least.
Yeah, me too. I get a kick out of hearing stuff like this every now & then. Keep it up!
My husband asks from across the house, "Is that Debbie Harry?"
Hmm, maybe...
Hmm, maybe...
Geecheeboy wrote:
Good luck with the elsewhere! I've tried alot of different stations, and I keep coming back. Bill's got the best variety in town, including screaming cats.
I am not open minded enough for this noise. No chumby chance for me. Going elsewhere. I used to recommend RP to everyone I meet and talk about music. Now I don't, for fear they will tune in and hear this. Prideful? I admit I don't want to be thought a LOON, which, of course, I AM, but that's beside the point.
Good luck with the elsewhere! I've tried alot of different stations, and I keep coming back. Bill's got the best variety in town, including screaming cats.
I have no problem with mixing Cambodian pop with psychadelic rock. No problem at all.
I totally dig this. Downloaded it from my player. I find most of the grousing/complaining comments hysterical, usually bitching about the tonal sound of the singer. Anything that doesn't sound like the ordinary usually gets my attention/admiration, and boy does this hit that sweet spot. I imagine that the same people who don't like/complain about this song/music would find listening to Miles Davis' seminal album "Bitches Brew" as equally extruciating. I am by no means making the case that they are in any way equal, just that both pushed what many would consider two distinct musical sounds together to produce something very fresh and original.
Excelsior wrote:
What he said. No more RP recommendations to friends from me... been that way for a few months now and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.
Well, cool, that should open up a few more stream connections for the rest of us. I don't really like this one either, but overall, Bill's choices rock, and I'm in for the long haul.
What he said. No more RP recommendations to friends from me... been that way for a few months now and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.
Well, cool, that should open up a few more stream connections for the rest of us. I don't really like this one either, but overall, Bill's choices rock, and I'm in for the long haul.
crazy loopie funny twistie surfie drinkie... love it!
Very talented, very edgy, very recognizable. Thanks for the spin Bill!
The first strike out in a long - and excellent - string of hits today, Bill.
And boy oh boy is this one ever foul!!
And boy oh boy is this one ever foul!!
Call me a masochist, but I could listen to this ALLLLLL DAYYYY LONG. Seriously. This stuff is like aural energy drink.
Geecheeboy wrote:
Isn't it wonderful?
I tune into RP because I get to heaar stuff like this, which there's no way I would ever hear otherwise. I recommend it for the very same reason.
If my buddies like it or not, that's their problem, not mine.
Of course, I have long been used to people thinking I'm an oddball,or not liking the music I enjoy, so the possibility of some wet blanket coming here, not liking what he/she hears, and therefore callimg me a "LOON" does not faze me in the least.
I am not open minded enough for this noise. No chumby chance for me. Going elsewhere. I used to recommend RP to everyone I meet and talk about music. Now I don't, for fear they will tune in and hear this. Prideful? I admit I don't want to be thought a LOON, which, of course, I AM, but that's beside the point.
Isn't it wonderful?
I tune into RP because I get to heaar stuff like this, which there's no way I would ever hear otherwise. I recommend it for the very same reason.
If my buddies like it or not, that's their problem, not mine.
Of course, I have long been used to people thinking I'm an oddball,or not liking the music I enjoy, so the possibility of some wet blanket coming here, not liking what he/she hears, and therefore callimg me a "LOON" does not faze me in the least.
i still can't explain it... but i love this band!
that graphic below helps!
that graphic below helps!
notremotely wrote:
Literally the exact phrase I was going to post...
But then there was a long instrumental interlude, and I realized that that part absolutely is my cup of tea.
It's the droning staccato catfight ruckus of the vocals that kills my enjoyment. (My apologies to actual fighting cats.)
+1
Literally the exact phrase I was going to post...
But then there was a long instrumental interlude, and I realized that that part absolutely is my cup of tea.
It's the droning staccato catfight ruckus of the vocals that kills my enjoyment. (My apologies to actual fighting cats.)
+1
notremotely wrote:
8
(My apologies to actual fighting cats.)
8
Sounds like she's chewing a mouthful of jellybeans after too much weed.
Geecheeboy wrote:
What he said. No more RP recommendations to friends from me... been that way for a few months now and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.
I am not open minded enough for this noise. No chumby chance for me. Going elsewhere. I used to recommend RP to everyone I meet and talk about music. Now I don't, for fear they will tune in and hear this. Prideful? I admit I don't want to be thought a LOON, which, of course, I AM, but that's beside the point.
What he said. No more RP recommendations to friends from me... been that way for a few months now and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.
sunny_day wrote:
Literally the exact phrase I was going to post...
But then there was a long instrumental interlude, and I realized that that part absolutely is my cup of tea.
It's the droning staccato catfight ruckus of the vocals that kills my enjoyment. (My apologies to actual fighting cats.)
Not my cup of tea.
Literally the exact phrase I was going to post...
But then there was a long instrumental interlude, and I realized that that part absolutely is my cup of tea.
It's the droning staccato catfight ruckus of the vocals that kills my enjoyment. (My apologies to actual fighting cats.)
Love that chick's voice. Way cool!
Koan wrote:
So if I don't find the vocals annoying, I can enjoy this as abstract art? Fine then.
Tape-looped Yoko Ono, recorded at 7-1/2 ips, played back at 15 ips. In the tradition of John Cage, they were always screwing around with taping techniques at Abbey Road, he said (tongue firmly planted in cheek.)
Oh, and how about a "Dunno..." rating?
So if I don't find the vocals annoying, I can enjoy this as abstract art? Fine then.
Tape-looped Yoko Ono, recorded at 7-1/2 ips, played back at 15 ips. In the tradition of John Cage, they were always screwing around with taping techniques at Abbey Road, he said (tongue firmly planted in cheek.)
Oh, and how about a "Dunno..." rating?
I am not open minded enough for this noise. No chumby chance for me. Going elsewhere. I used to recommend RP to everyone I meet and talk about music. Now I don't, for fear they will tune in and hear this. Prideful? I admit I don't want to be thought a LOON, which, of course, I AM, but that's beside the point.
Not my cup of tea.
Quite-likeable 
Yo Bill, rock on!! 
This gets cooler every time I hear it. That brings up a point: It's been a month since the last play and me thinks that's just too long.
This gets cooler every time I hear it. That brings up a point: It's been a month since the last play and me thinks that's just too long.When Bill said the name of this group I heard "Bengay Fever." 
I haven't gone through all the previous posts, but does anyone else think that this would not seem out place in the canteen on Tattooine?
Not necessarily a bad thing.
Not necessarily a bad thing.
S-curvy wrote:
Me too!!
This is groovy! I'm diggin' it! Thanks Bill.
Me too!!
Very odd music. I find myself enjoying it even if it sounds very strange and guess the rest here at the office is looking over to my desk and thinking "what the hell are you playing?"
joanie wrote:
It's Cambodian singing what do you expect, to sound like Sinatra?
I love the singing it sounds so......well.....different
still a 2....that voice is awful.
It's Cambodian singing what do you expect, to sound like Sinatra?
I love the singing it sounds so......well.....different
I recommend seening these guys live if you can... a lot of fun :-)
bizon wrote:
I don't know how to feel about this track. I'm compelled to rate it a 3 and a 7 simultaneously. Please, won't somebody help me?!
It's nuts I know, that makes it beautiful. It's Khmer B52s. I want more crazy original music. You should add your 3 to your 7...wooo...a 10
While the music makes me tap my foot, the singing give me a headache. Sheesh, it's Monday, I do not need a headache this early in the week! 
The_Enemy wrote:
Get on the table and spend a few moments doing the twist.
Then rate the song.
I find it helps.
Hey! that DID help. I feel this song is interesting.
I've liked other tracks I've heard here from them, certainly not one of their best.
Excelsior, are you still here? Since you've nothing nice to say about much of anything you post on, it might be a good time for you to find something to do besides dissing for the sake of dissing. Try a station you enjoy (is this word in your lexicon?), or maybe get more rest so you don't feel perpetually negative.
I just love this: "a random mishmash of annoying sounds, duct-taped together in a crude approximation..." Excelsior, whenever you're ready to play for all of us one of your certainly brilliant and creative and radiantly varnished creations, I'm sure some of us will have some equally creative and laudatory comments for you!
Excelsior wrote:
Different for the sake of being different does not equate to talent. This is a prime example of that... a random mishmash of annoying sounds, duct-taped together in a crude approximation of a song. The annoying vocals are what takes it from "audio abstract art" to complete trash.
bizon wrote:
I don't know how to feel about this track. I'm compelled to rate it a 3 and a 7 simultaneously. Please, won't somebody help me?!
well it gets my 7
bizon wrote:
I don't know how to feel about this track. I'm compelled to rate it a 3 and a 7 simultaneously. Please, won't somebody help me?!
Get on the table and spend a few moments doing the twist.
Then rate the song.
I find it helps.
I don't know how to feel about this track. I'm compelled to rate it a 3 and a 7 simultaneously. Please, won't somebody help me?!
Wow! Um Bill, please play this song! Fie on the haters, this make me want to watch Kurosawa films and drink cheap saki wile quoting Tarentino . . . 
Can't take it anymore! Bill! We love ya but MAN!
This is groovy! I'm diggin' it! Thanks Bill.
Apparently I'm in the minority, but I thought that was pretty cool!
Kind of sounds like "Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)" on LSD...
I'll give it a six until it starts to annoy me.
this would make an awesome background song for the next austin power's villain....i can picture it now- some asian crime mob leader.
Excelsior wrote:
The annoying vocals are what takes it from "audio abstract art" to complete trash.
So if I don't find the vocals annoying, I can enjoy this as abstract art? Fine then.
please make it stop
i like it.
That is some Cambodian pop singing, peeps.
this makes me glad to be listening to WNYU right now....
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wicked mon.
When did Yoko Ono hook up with Jan & Dean?
8.
Beats that Grateful Dead plinky noise. Hands down. With a big stick. Then runs over it with a car. ...
The song goes on for a thousand years.
Shouldn't this have ended three and a half minutes earlier?
Wow! 
Ummm, Bill? Please never play this tune again. 
Ummm, Bill? Please never play this tune again. Too weird for me 
This song receives some of the more interesting comments.
About as an annoying mishmash as one could expect. Takes a long time to say nothing.
Now I have to go surfing. And I don't even own a surfboard!
still a 2....that voice is awful.
Leatherpoker wrote:
Wow...not good. Maybe I'm just not in the mood for this...
And WAAAYYY too long!
Wow...not good. Maybe I'm just not in the mood for this...
I, too, am enjoying the surfer riffs. Kinda seems like a track from a 007 movie.
Different for the sake of being different does not equate to talent. This is a prime example of that... a random mishmash of annoying sounds, duct-taped together in a crude approximation of a song. The annoying vocals are what takes it from "audio abstract art" to complete trash.
I would love this if she'd just stop singing. Le sigh.
Work off that fat trying to keep up with this song! Great!
Very different but I think it's pretty good. Will have to hear a few more times. It's good to branch out.
I like Dengue Fever
It reminds me of the Japanaese under culture
which I like....but
This song sounds like Yoko Ono's ditzy and traumatized travelogue about discos in India.
Darlington wrote:
Me too, but I am now up to a 7...it's had a strange way of growing on me...
I know what you mean. It's infectious. I've gone from a 4 the first time I heard it up to a 6 or 7 now. I really like the surf guitar riff in this.
ch83575 wrote:
I am getting so sick of Dengue Fever. Eclectic is great... but the same artist over and over doesn't qualify as eclectic in my book. This and all of the didjeridu songs have to stop. In the name eclecticism.
Songs like this I also do not enjoy simply due to the lack of creativity. It sounds like being back in college, sitting in the dorm late at night listening to the campus low power FM station where the DJ's are on LSD and in between whatever the hell they're playing they lay on the floor and watch the mosquitoes fly around over their heads.
If I were I surfing off the coast of Vietnam in an aircav hat with the smell of napalm filling the morning air, then I might dig this song.
However, I am a desk jockey who is currently summarizing legal briefs...So, I am not feelin' it right now.
This song gets worse every time I hear it.
oldman wrote: 
Old is a state of mind, man. 
agnes wrote:
For once, she doesn't sound like she's trying to pass a banty hen through her urethra.
So far, my pick for RP graphic descriptor of the year.
This tune is less irritating than some of the other DF stuff. Still don't get it though.
weird...it's almost like they're not even speaking english.
...NO WAIT...wait, they are.
......NO WAIT...wait...what the...no i'm pretty sure that's english. 9.
When 'For a Few Dollars More' flies fast over the swamp...
I can't figure out whether the heavy distortion / echo effects are making the song worse, or possibly helping a little bit by obscuring the crappy vocals of Miss Screechalot. In any case, this is still a 1.
ch83575 wrote:
I am getting so sick of Dengue Fever. Eclectic is great... but the same artist over and over doesn't qualify as eclectic in my book. This and all of the didjeridu songs have to stop. In the name eclecticism.
"Eclectic" would be playing this song (and others by this artist), which many seem to despise, once in a great while to mix things up a bit on occasion. It's something very unique (I'll give it that, at least) but the overall rating is pretty low. It's pissing me off, that's for sure.
I am getting so sick of Dengue Fever. Eclectic is great... but the same artist over and over doesn't qualify as eclectic in my book. This and all of the didjeridu songs have to stop. In the name eclecticism.
Check out the interview with the band on NPR's Fresh Air. The vocalist is a freakin' superstar in her home country.