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Blah Blah Blah

Girlpool

2014

Blah Blah Blah

Release Date:  2014

By Pitchfork

Reviewed October 8, 2014

Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad, the brains behind Los Angeles fuzz-punk duo Girlpool, have a penchant for penning catchy critiques about prevalent social issues, like our culture of silence. First there was "Jane", a noir-ish guitar ballad encouraging all to speak up in the face of oppression. In the pair's latest unapologetic single, "Blah Blah Blah", they refuse to stay silent, calling out a nameless former friend for their meaningless words and excuses. Seeing how this person left Girlpool crying in the rain, chased other girls, and then called them after for comfort, it’s sweet retribution when the two snarl together: "I can’t stand your shit anymore!" It’s a biting tale, but "Blah Blah Blah" bounces with fever-pitch vocals, lo-fidelity guitar, and endless cool as the two walk away from this jerk—triumphant.

8:00 PM · Oct 8, 2014