The Spirit of Disco

by The Affirmative

supported by
hannahadpi
hannahadpi thumbnail
/

about

A song which takes its title from the now removed (by non-disco lovers) doctored sign on the way into our adopted home city!
This is the first tune from what will hopefully become our second album, the recording of which has understandably been paused by lockdown. This means that the track is still a rough cut and hasn't been mastered, so there is no charge and we'll upload the finished version as and when.

lyrics

The Spirit of Disco

And if the past is a mystery
At least disco is history
But did Britpop have to go the same way?
And if Prog Rock’s a crime
In 7/5 time
Did Punk rock really save the day?
So spare a prayer for New Wave
As it spins in its grave
And nothing’s romantic or new
Or when grunge took the plunge
And hair metal expunge
But Kurt didn’t know what to do

The Devil’s in the detail, baby
And the Devil has the tunes
But he’s waiting at the crossroads, baby
To sell his soul to you

And was the Ska revival
Key to pop survival?
And will all this madness never be gone?
So, just take a chance
And forget art and dance
And it take it one step beyond

And if you could choose
Would you choose the blues?
Or would you just be baring your soul?
Then there’s all of that Jazz
From Bebop to Trad
But will the king always be rock’n’roll?

And the Devil’s now in retail, baby
Because he’s had to sell his tunes
He’s waiting at the bus-stop, baby
For the number fifty-two

credits

released January 24, 2021
Words: Topping
Music: Shaw and Topping
Additional guitar: Paul Simpson

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Affirmative image

The Affirmative Plymouth, UK

The Affirmative are an eclectic guitar driven band from Plymouth, fusing indie with Americana, to produce a Splendid debut album of songs ranging from the lyrically and musically complex, to quirky reminiscences about lost love and wasted summer days.

Their music is shaped by everything from the American South to the English South-West and many well-worn highways and byways between and beyond. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Affirmative

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like The Affirmative, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now