Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs

Karen O is Chrissie Hynde,

without the glare,

and I don’t mind.

 

Karen O is the lead singer of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs.

 

“Maps” is the best song I have heard since The New Pornographers, “The Laws Have Changed”.

 

In the video for “Maps” you can see a tear roll down Karen O’s cheek. I usually sneer at such posturing, but not this time. I love her big red ruby lips. She is a dream babe. Emotional and vulnerable and possessive and aggressive.

 

And yes, the band makes all that sound with just guitar and drums.

 

If you feel uncomfortable committing to a full CD or download, buy this month’s Spin Magazine (Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs on the cover). It comes shrink-wrapped with a 13-song CD and three videos – one of which is the glorious presentation of “Maps”. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.