Follow-Up: Tilly and the Wall

I just found out that the reason there is stomping and clapping in that song by Tilly and the Wall is because most of their percussion is generated by mic'ing up one of the singer's tap shoes. Yes, their percussion section consists of tap shoes and clapping. Also, some drum machines. But still, that's awesome. Now I want to see them live.

Tilly and the Wall : Pot Kettle Black

I have no idea who Tilly and the Wall are, but they seem sufficiently angry. From their 2008 album awesomely titled, O. This is a rockin' stomper, borrowing somewhat from the White Stripes, until the chorus hits and it breaks into a straightforward very pleasant pop-based hook. All is cruising along just fine, it's a fine song, and then...

Then they break into a funky clap-stomp breakdown that gives me butterflies and puts a smile onto my face every time. Oh yeah ... Clap it up, baby.

Anyway, as I said, I don't know anything about the band, or what their other stuff sounds like. But if you like it, grab a copy for your mom.

[You can listen to Tilly and the Wall's "Pot Kettle Black" by navigating to the post "Song014" and clicking or right-clicking on the title or the link.]

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