We Are Scientists "Chick Lit" (video)

We Are Scientists stormed into my life in 2004 with their sophomore album With Love and Squalor. Since then they've released a UK only b-sides album, lost a member (they are now a 2-piece) and made a new album, Brain Thrust Mastery.

When I first started listening to Mastery I was slightly disappointed. Not because it wasn't good, but more because it didn't have the frenetic energy of Squalor. I've listened to the album several times since that first foray and like it more with each listen. There are still the captivating lyrics of Keith Murray, and the syncopated dance-able drums (formerly by Michael Tapper, now by a supporting cast).

The second video from Mastery was posted to their MySpace page today. "Chick Lit" is described by the band as "the story of a young girl named Agatha" even though no Agatha character ever makes so much as a cameo. It's also later described as a video where they "play pirates who contemplate a change in career". Also not the case.

Here's the video:

We Are Scientists "Chick Lit"


It's a pretty funny video. I mean, Shih Tzu ranchers? How awesome is that!

This song, and the whole album, will be available May 13th on iTunes and Amazon.com and your finer record stores.

You can visit We Are Scientists online in the Sci-Cave at wearescientists.com.

You can view the first video from Mastery on YouTube.

We Are Scientists "Chick Lit" (video)