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Cansei De Ser Sexy, to give them their full name (it translates as "tired of being sexy") are five girls and one guy from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Don't expect indigenous sounds of the shanty town, though: Cansei De Ser Sexy is proof that disco-punk is now an international currency, eleven tracks of sassy organic dance inspired by the likes of LCD Soundsystem, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Daft Punk, and Sonic Youth – not to mention the giddy social whirl of parties, art shows, and sweaty nightclubs that seem to be a key part of the CSS experience (one song here is called 'Meeting Paris Hilton'). Thankfully, what's here is far more stoopid fun than studied cool: 'Let's Make Love And Listen To Death From Above' is a pulsing hipster mating call eerily reminiscent of Tom Tom Club's ace '80s hit 'Wordy Rappinghood', while 'Artbitch' finds frontwoman Lovefoxxx running off at the mouth about the shallowness of creative culture ("I have no portfolio/ And I only show where there’s free alcohol"). It doesn't always work, the occasional track (see the ska-tinged 'Alcohol') coming across as a tossed-off in-joke - but regardless, Cansei De Ser Sexy is packed with ideas, and pretty much a blast from start to close. -–Louis Pattison
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Every once in a while a band comes along that really makes you sit up and take notice. So when Subpop records released a free download of a record called "Let's Make Love And Listen To Death From Above", the title alone was nearly enough for us to declare it song of the year without hearing a second.
CSS come from the city of Sao Paolo and have firmly placed the Brazillian electro scene on the map, paving the way for the likes of Bonde Do Role to follow through this year. Named after a quote from Beyonce who once declared she was "tired of being sexy", Lovefoxxx and her motley crew of bisexuals have constructed an endearingly haphazard album which cutely oozes DIY ethics.
Once you've got over the jaw-dropping beeps of 'Let's Make Love!' (enough to make any indie kid reach for the lasers), attention turns to the rest of the album as it darts wildly between styles, beats and languages. The somewhat demented 'Alala' - a record Peaches probably wishes she could make - heads up the electro side of the album, bursting with urgent squelches and a sensuous vocal.
'Art Bitch' and 'Meeting Paris Hilton' amply demonstrate that this isn't an album to play to the kids though. Try as you might, it's hard not to sing along to Lovefoxxx screaming 'lick, lick, lick her art hole' and the infectious 'woos' and 'heys!'.
But if we had to pick one track that really makes Cansei De Ser Sexy the album that is is, 'Music Is My Hot Hot Sex' would be it. A low-slung bass coupled with Adriano Cintra's r 'n' b drumming provides the rhythmic force behind this, the band's musical manifesto, as Lovefoxxx wails that 'from all the drugs, the one I like more is music'. Now that's an addiction that makes perfect sense... --Talia Kraines
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By E. Wright
Format:Audio CD
I'm a sucker for a bit of foil-blocking on a CD cover so I bought this. And it's darn funky. Essentially it's a bunch of hot Brazilian girls and an old guy making electro-party tunes in the LCD Soundsystem stylee.
With songs like 'Meeting Paris Hilton' and 'Music is My Hot Hot Sex' it could all be a bit arty-style-posturing, but it's the sound and lyrics have a tongue-in-cheek hint of Har Mar Superstar about them. It's the kind of music you'd expect to hear at a particularly good Sonar house party.
Great for parties, put in on your stereo multi-changer with LCD, Hot Chip and Datarock.
With songs like 'Meeting Paris Hilton' and 'Music is My Hot Hot Sex' it could all be a bit arty-style-posturing, but it's the sound and lyrics have a tongue-in-cheek hint of Har Mar Superstar about them. It's the kind of music you'd expect to hear at a particularly good Sonar house party.
Great for parties, put in on your stereo multi-changer with LCD, Hot Chip and Datarock.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was given loads of music for Christmas because I needed to update my CD collection and have only just got round to listening to it because I saw the fantastic video for Off The Hook on MTV2 and I just LOVE it!
It doesn't have to grow on you, it's not complex, it is immediate and exhilarating, the whole album is great and out there. It's totally addictive and cool and you should own this it will make you happy.
It doesn't have to grow on you, it's not complex, it is immediate and exhilarating, the whole album is great and out there. It's totally addictive and cool and you should own this it will make you happy.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Thoughtform
Format:Audio CD
I thought I'd give this album a shot after seeing this Brazilian lot at Glastonbury where they put on a thoroughly enjoyable show despite the inevitable rain. And what a peculiar mixture it has turned out to be - a bit like them. CSS appears to be a consortium of female multi-instrumentalists with a token male on drums - except when he's playing keyboards and the lead guitarist has taken over on the drum stool. See what I mean?
The music is a similar melting pot in that it comprises a patchwork of rhythms drawing from 70s disco and 90s indie over some solid drumming and semi-rap vocals. A bit like you'd expect The Fall to sound if given a disco treatment and a female vocalist in place of Mark E Smith.
It's all a bit hit and miss but never less than enjoyable. Some of it like `Alala' and the fabulous `Off the Hook' is very good indeed where driving chunky electro pop melds with a decent tune. Elsewhere, it doesn't quite work, but nothing ever outstays its welcome so if you don't get on with any particular track, there's always another arriving soon.
Overall, it's a fun listen and an album I'm glad to own. If you fancy something a bit different and frankly, bonkers, give it a try.
The music is a similar melting pot in that it comprises a patchwork of rhythms drawing from 70s disco and 90s indie over some solid drumming and semi-rap vocals. A bit like you'd expect The Fall to sound if given a disco treatment and a female vocalist in place of Mark E Smith.
It's all a bit hit and miss but never less than enjoyable. Some of it like `Alala' and the fabulous `Off the Hook' is very good indeed where driving chunky electro pop melds with a decent tune. Elsewhere, it doesn't quite work, but nothing ever outstays its welcome so if you don't get on with any particular track, there's always another arriving soon.
Overall, it's a fun listen and an album I'm glad to own. If you fancy something a bit different and frankly, bonkers, give it a try.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bloss
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
CSS have come up with a really catchy pop album. Okay so there's some explicit lyrics but they don't overshadow what CSS have come up with - an electronic/rock pop album. Once you have heard "Alala" a couple of times it's very hard to get it out of your head and "Music is my hot, hot sex" is another great song with a great chorus.CSS have imbued this album with fun,weirdness, sexiness and some cool tunes. You won't find the meaning of life here but you'll certainly have a great time listening and singing along.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Matt
Format:Audio CD
This album hasn't left the CD player since I got it as 'Patins' just won't leave my head alone! I'm glad I bought this for that track alone!
It doesn't get 5 stars because most of the tracks are a bit too girly and simplistic for my tastes, although still well listenable. The single 'Lets make love..." is great and bound to get you moving like an imbecile.
Maybe I just like them because I think Lovefoxxx sometimes sounds like Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) with a brazillian accent (maybe it's just a fantasy though).
It doesn't get 5 stars because most of the tracks are a bit too girly and simplistic for my tastes, although still well listenable. The single 'Lets make love..." is great and bound to get you moving like an imbecile.
Maybe I just like them because I think Lovefoxxx sometimes sounds like Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) with a brazillian accent (maybe it's just a fantasy though).
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's a mad album but, 6 months on, I find myself ignoring the large majority of tracks. "Let's make love and listen death from above" is still a great track, but the other ones sound a bit immature, like schoolgirls sniggering at the dirty words they can say. Not a sexy album at all.
By rk
Format:Audio CD
Disappointing. 'Let's make love...' is a good track, and was the reason I bought the album, but the rest of the tracks are quite average. Last week, after about 6 years of it sitting on the shelf since the last time it got played, I gave it another try. It hasn't aged well... Give 'let's make love...' a listen and then don't bother!
By hairy100
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A less than mediocre death and certainly not from above. How did this get an average of 4 stars?
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FabFabFab
This is a great album, really different and fresh, I love every track on here and recomend it to everyone
Published on 8 Mar 2008 by M. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Band Ever
Alright just my opinion but honestly i only know 1 person who dislikes it not including the bad reviews but ive had it for 6 months and listened at least once a day. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by Alrhys
1.0 out of 5 stars
CSS do indeed suck
When i read interviews from CSS...the clues are all there.Mainly the fact that they too are comfounded and bewildered by their own rise in popularity. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2007 by C. Whitworth
4.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant album for anyone looking for something a bit different
A quirky album from the brazilian group CSS. Cansei de ser Sexy is an excellent album for anyone bored with the usual pop bands, the album has some brilliant tunes that are perfect... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2007 by D. Hooper
2.0 out of 5 stars
"NME" Band
Yet another band NME magazine has got hold of and flogged for all it's worth. There are odd glimmers of talent in this album however i'd really recommend lending a friends copy and... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by T. Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars
If your only going to buy one cd this year .....
Quirky , seductive , origional . This will put a smile on your face & a spring in your step . This has to be one of the best debut albums in years . Read more
Published on 9 May 2007 by Stan Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most promising debuts of 2006
This was one of the most promising debuts of 2006. The songs on it are lively, upbeat and infectious, from the fun disco of 'Lets Make Love and listen to death from above', to the... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2007 by J. Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Upbeat and good fun.
Excellent, From the start this cd gets going, css sucks leadsthe cd and from there it just keeps building up. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by Alastair Hart-johnson
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