Long overdue (by several months - it's been a terrible year!), but here is a vocal / piano demo version of a new song (and all minor chords - yeah, take that, Depeche Mode!). Full version to follow asap ; )

A Pessimist Is Always Disappointed - Vx & Piano Demo

Welcome to the remastered Popapocalypse! 

Forty-five (ish) minutes of singalong yet thoughtfully witty and poignant pop melodies. Not to mention a lot of explosions!

These are the 'DJ edits' of the tracks - perfect to make your party go with a bang (see explosion noise comment above!). The 'full' versions of the songs (and lyrics) can be found on Bandcamp @ A Short Dark Stranger. Why not buy the album & some other tracks whilst you're there? ; )

Thanks as always to my friends & family for support. Special thanks for this remastered, much improved version go to:

Sam @ Sonomatic Studios, Armley, Leeds (vocal recordings, mixing & mastering)

Damian M.W. for photography

Chris D. for the A short Dark Stranger logo 

And of course extra super duper special thanks to Alice, as always. I couldn’t have done it without you. 

Well, I could have done, but it wouldn’t have been anywhere near as much fun!

Credits:

A Short Dark Stranger - lead & backing stylophone, lead & backing vocals, synthesisers, keyboards, programming, electric & acoustic guitars, pickle jar slide guitar, ukelele, 'reverse harmonica' & explosions effects.

All songs written by & copyright of A Short Dark Stranger (2014 & 2020).

07 - If I Walk Away

03 - Lenina (Mr Marx Mix)

02 - Do You Wish You Loved Me

01 - Love's Young Nightmare

Greetings & welcome to 'Popaganda'! 

An EP of four electro-protest songs - catchy, punchy and highly enjoyably danceable /singalong tracks, but with a pertinent political / social message to each one (well, sort of!). 

Track listing:

1) Never Trust A Tory (the updated version of the 2017 internet 'smash' (!) electro-Cockney singalong. If you like the track, why not give the Facebook page a Like & Share as well? (Find the video at 'Never Trust A Tory - The Motion Picture' or on YouTube on my channel). (Lyrics & Music by A short Dark Stranger. Arranged and performed by A short Dark Stranger).

2) Even Sharks Can Smile (my 2016 collaboration with one half of techno-punk geniuses Petrol Bastard). Lyrics by A short Dark Stranger. Music by The Mysterious Edgar Shenton & A short Dark Stranger).

3) The Yesmen (originally composed all the way back in 1997 & first recorded in 2012. Lyrics & Music by A short Dark Stranger). 

4) Hindenburg (2017) Lyrics & Music by A short Dark Stranger.

Don't fall for their propaganda. Listen to Popaganda! 

A short Dark Stranger.

Hindenburg (Manoeuvring In The Dark Mix)

The Yesmen (12 Versus 20 Remix)

Even Sharks Can Smile

Never Trust A Tory (West End Girls - Handbags At Dawn Mix)

A little taster of some upcoming material I'll be working on for my next album (title TBC ASAP!). 

This rather punchy little pop ditty (with more than a hint of Sixties Beatles-y vibe to it) was written just after I recovered from suspected Covid-19 some months ago (which wasn't pleasant, I can tell you! So get that mask on when you go shopping...). It's about the Government / so called Great British Public's reaction to the early days of the pandemic here in England...

And it features my incredibly talented girlfriend on Alice Nicholls on violin! Why not have a listen to her stuff @AliceNichollsMusic as well?

Cheers - more demos & new full versions to follow asap! 

Stay safe & be sensible kids,

AsDS.

Take It On The Chin - full demo - August 2020

Leeds's (and indeed the world's - or at least The North of England's...) premier purveyor of poetic provocative pumping power pop! 

The dapper doyen of darkly dour yet determinedly defiant disco. 

Synths, silver, sarcasm, superbly stylish stage shenanigans, showmanship & soul. 

And sharks. 

No. Don't ask. 

(Only kidding. Ask away ; ) ) 

You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Bandcamp. 

Visit www.about.me/ashortdarkstranger or search @ashortds for more information!

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