Chumbawamba

Lights out, the fun begins
Can't sleep when I'm listening in
Under cover, that sound -
My connection to the underground
Underground...
My connection to the underground

Transistor, tiny spark
A bigger, better world in the dark
Under cover, I found
My connection to the underground
Underground...
My connection to the underground

A secret signal from a Starman -
Just a string and a tin can
It turned my everything right around;
My connection to the underground
Underground...
My connection to the undergound

Anarcho-pop band from Leeds.

Originally formed in the early 1980s as Chimp Eats Banana, Chumbawamba first emerged in the anarchopunk scene which was dominated by bands such a pacifist punks Crass. As Chumbawamba increasingly differed from their peers in outlook and tactics, they began to adopt a new musical style which incorporated elements of folk music, indie rock and hip-hop.

After drifting between labels, their change in direction culminated in signing a record deal with major label EMI, a choice which sparked outrage amongst their former comrades, outrage that culminated in a “Fuck Chumbawamba” compilation. By chance, Chumbawamba’s new work with EMI resulted in an internationally best-selling single, “Tubthumping”, and a sudden rise to fame.

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