Imperial Teen’s Feel The Sound

 

Perhaps my gaydar is defective, but when I saw Imperial Teen open for The Breeders in 2002 I didn't realize lead singer Roddy Bottum was gay. The name alone should have been a hint. 

It wasn't until I listened to their new album Feel The Sound that the thought entered my mind. I should have been tipped off years ago, seeing as Imperial Teen has songs like" Lipstick" and "You're One" which clearly have gay overtones. 

While a member of Faith No More, Bottum penned the song "Be Agressive" which is about oral sex; essentially forcing straight singer Chuck Mosley to sing "I swallow" repatedly.


Feel The Sound
is a solid album with the band's usual sugary vocals. Listen to their first single "Runaway" below.   

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