Friday, June 26, 2009
i-GOTNEXT: Street Sweeper Social Club
Street Sweeper Social Club is an American rap rock super group, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The band primarily consists of guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and vocalist/emcee Boots Riley of The Coup. Street are signed to Warner Music Group, and released their self-titled debut album on June 16, 2009.To support the release of the album, the band was confirmed as the opener for the Nine Inch Nails & Jane's Addiction 2009 tour, running from the 8Th of May to the 12Th of June.
The first official single from the album, entitled "100 Little Curses", premiered on the band's Myspace on April 27, 2009. The song contains a sing-a-long chorus, arena rock style, with a digitally edited voice then speaking the words "100 Little Curses." It was released as a digital download on April 27Th 2009 before the album was released.
MUSIC VIDEO:"100 Little Curses"
Two additional songs from the album: "Clap for the Killers" and "The Oath" were released on the NINJA 2009 Tour Sampler, the EP sampler supporting the 2009 NIN|JA tour with Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction. Also "Fight! Smash! Win!" was released as a buzz single prior to all previous stated songs from their debut album.
AUDIO: CLAP FOR THE KILLERS
LIVE: THE OATH IN TORANTO
ALBUM TRACK LISTING
1."Fight! Smash! Win!"
2."100 Little Curses"
3."The Oath"
4."The Squeeze"
5."Clap for the Killers"
6."Somewhere in the World It's Midnight"
7."Shock You Again"
8."Good Morning, Mrs. Smith"
9."Mega blast"
10."Promenade"
11."Nobody Moves (Til We Say Go)"
12."Promenade" (live) (iTunes bonus track)
MEMBERSBoots Riley - Vocals
Tom Morello - Guitar, Bass (album and live)
Carl Restivo - Rhythm guitar (live only)
Dave Gibbs - Bass (live only)
Eric Gardner - Drums (live only)
Stanton Moore - Drums (album only)
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genre(s) Rap rock, alternative rock
Years active 2006–present
Label(s) Epic Records
Associated acts The Coup, Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman, Lock Up, Electric Sheep, Class of '99, Galactic
Members: Tom Morello
Boots Riley
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