The Uncommon Houseflies
 

Biography

The Uncommon Houseflies began somewhat by accident when Louisville, Ky., music writer Kevin Gibson realized his obsession with the Ramones had to be dealt with. And not by sniffing glue.

This obsession grew into a band that plays accessible power-pop -- featuring some punk, alt-country and indie rock influences -- with humorous lyrics. From the dark comedy "Disgruntled Shooter (In the Nursing Home)" to the singalong romp, "The F*ck You Song," the Houseflies always aim to have fun. Usually at someone else's expense.

The band's 2010 release, Excrement Weather, produced even more instant classics such as "Beating Up Hippies," "Na Na (Where's the Spatula?)," "Supermarket Sushi" and "Cotton Candy in the Rain."

Guitarist Butch Bays came on board in early 2011, and the band released an EP titled Wretched Radio, including soon-to-be-classics like the title track, "Space Monkey", "Border Disorder (The Canada Song)" and "Commando For Jesus."

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Music

Wretched Radio
2012
This is a power-pop jaunt that takes forays into Cake-esque rap, country and even a Zeppelin-meets-Bowie epic. The stories and melodies within are Fountains of Wayne-style fun, though, so beware: Side effects include humming and involuntary toe-tapping.
CD: $8.97 MP3: $5.99
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The F*ck You Song
2010
A surprisingly fun and funny romp that will not only make you giggle, but will also have you tapping your toes and singing along. Beware: extreme ear worm. With expletives.
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Excrement Weather
2010
Off-the-wall lyrics and a crunchy, hook-driven, power-pop style make this quartet sound like the Ramones beating up a clown.
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Zombie Clowns Ate Your Sister's Kitty
2007
Fun, quirky, guitar-based power-pop, with lyrics that sometimes make people laugh out loud. If you like Fountains of Wayne, but don't necessarily like the pristine production or spot-on vocals, the Uncommon Houseflies are for you.
MP3: $9.97 CD-R: $9.97
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