So one of my favorite bands wrote a song about a cat, and of course I'm going nuts! Autogramm, the greatest early '80s new wave band of the 2020s, has another hit on its hands with "Randy." This track really hits a sweet spot for me — it's an upbeat new wave pop earworm with synthesizers in full glory. If The Cars and Devo had a baby, this would be it. The song was originally recorded for Autogramm's most recent album,
Music That Humans Can Play. But then some issues arose with the lyrics, so the track was left off the album. At some point, the band realized it had sidelined a great tune. New lyrics, dedicated to drummer The Silo's cat, were written. Vocals were re-recorded, and now we have "Randy"! As a cat lover, I can fully endorse these lyrics. Do people really have sincere heart-to-heart talks with feline friends who are in dire need of a boost of confidence? I know they do, because I've done it! Even if you're not a cat person, you'll have a hard time denying that "Randy" is a total banger! On the B-side, Autogramm takes on The Diodes' punk/new wave classic "Jenny's In A Sleep World," reimagining it in an '80s synth-pop style. They did such a good job that The Diodes themselves endorsed this cover!
"Randy" (available on vinyl from Dirt Cult Records in the U.S. and Goodwill Records in Germany) has been released in conjunction with Autogramm's upcoming tour of Spain. The tour kicks off March 22nd in Cox and will continue with dates in Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Valladolid, Alcala de Henares, and Madrid. Check out the band's social media for more information, and be sure to grab a copy of "Randy" while you still can!
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