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January 28, 2006--Despite its incredible length, any band named after the secret code used to get unlimited lives on original Nintendo version of Contra, immediately gets my respect. Oh, but the name’s not the best part.
Up Up writes beautifully direct, powerful (and short) love songs that I haven’t been able to get enough of. The band seems to be more into the music than the money, since they have just released their second completely-free-online EP called “Girls’ Names.” Their site offers more free music than purchasable, including three full EPs. I would recommend downloading them now, before the band realizes that sometimes you can sell music for well, you know, money.
If you are overwhelmed by the vast number of mp3s to download, I would suggest beginning with their music video…Love it.
CORRRECTION: "Just to set the record straight, up up down down... doesn't get you unlimited lives, just 30 per continue. I don’t want you to sound like an idiot for all us nintendo-educated readers." --Jonathan Wicks, Cincinnati, Ohio.
[Thanks 2 ½ Pounds of Bacon for the heads up.]
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