TRACK 4
“Bad Boys”
From Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside’s Untamed Beast
PARTISAN
Liner notes: The unholy love child of Howlin’ Wolf and Fiona Apple, Sallie Ford gleefully shouts, “I can fuck/I can drink/And I don’t care what you think,” with rude drums and twangy rockabilly guitar amplifying the uproar.
Behind the music: The Portland-based singer (and daughter of noted puppeteer Hobey Ford) cites Tom Waits’ 2002 album Alice as an inspiration.
Check it out if you like: Shilpa Ray, Zola Jesus, Cat Power, and other charismatic oddballs.
