Momus - Murderers, the Hope of women

[hkpeople2009]

I just started listening to him. his songs are indeed great but seems that it's so hard to find his albums. what a shame

[iusedtohaveaname]

I am in love with this song. It is perfect.

[NarwhalsArePimps]

If anyone has a working, seeded torrent of Momus's stuff (esp. Circus Maximus), or has his records and is willing to send me the files, please let me know and I will give you my boy virginity.

[Maarttttt]

@NarwhalsArePimps You should try Soulseek. I can send it to you too, but it's more of a hassle.

[zombiecopter]

@NarwhalsArePimps: he just put like 6 albums on ubuweb search his name on that site, i can't link to it.

[jawshchevyvan]

@NarwhalsArePimps he released every one of his early albums on Ubu web ... whether Creation is okay with it is one thing... but he apparently is.

[NarwhalsArePimps]

@jawshchevyvan I've found that since then. Thanks though :D

[lisasim]

Brilliant; the song, the video- Thank you!

[kindofobvious]

most definitely the best use of captions I have ever seen.

[borisjohnson2008]

I bet that cat doesn't realise quite how famous he's become.

[mimickick]

LOLLLLL

[rownu]

i like this momus guy,... and i would like to meet fanny adams

[danishcheese7530]

2 peeps have no ears.

[Missholy1]

brilliant video

[rrte2]

I have been married for 6 months now, it's not that bad until now at least

[mbravo00]

@rrte2 LOL

[falgiano]

@rrte2 haha nice. and good to hear!

[Smilliesque]

Momus = beautiful = me

[ldavis3319]

people are strange (the doors)

[nadagordon]

muslin not muslim!!!

[Maarttttt]

@nadagordon whoops

[NaturalBornKillahs]

@Maarttttt wooop woooop juggalo

[FlamingosOnMyLawn]

That is a talented cat

[janmlt]

whats thats picture from? i saw it on an LP by facelessmind

[Maarttttt]

@janmlt Cassandra Cat review on the interweb

[benora1000]

@janmlt This photo is from the Czech movie "Až přijde kocour" made by Vojtech Jasny in 1963. Its a wonderful story for children and adults about a cat who had to wear small glasses because if it doesnt have them on, everyone it looks at will be shown in a significant colour that shows the real personality. I dont know if its avaliable in english but for sure there will be english subtitles somewhere.

[Pinky39559]

I never heard of " Cassandra Cat " , I must look it up via Google , Yahoo , Wikipedia ,or even IMDb .

[Gerhabio]

The timing of the subtitles and placement is ridiculously good. My thanks.

[vaggelisparaskevas]

was he a real person after all this fanny adams .

[Maarttttt]

@vaggelisparaskevas Yeah, she got killed in the 1800s.

[AnaDroid]

This one of the most heart-shattering songs I have ever heard.

[Oenols]

Possibly his best song.

[gammypage]

I think the music and the lyrics sound really good, but really the lyrics are stupid,

[Gerhabio]

@gammypage : O Wha-? I think it's a really good exposition of female strife. The lyrics are great! The part where he rhymes life and knife and hints at wife is brilliant and the juxtaposition of murder and liberation might be trite but in conjunction with female oppression it evolves into a whole new meaning. How are they stupid?

[Gerhabio]

@gammypage : O Wha-? I think it's a really good exposition of female strife. The lyrics are great! The part where he rhymes life and knife and hints at wife is brilliant and the juxtaposition of murder and liberation might be trite but in conjunction with female oppression it evolves into a whole new meaning. No?

[marisolex119]

His miserable international friends know nothing about saint Sebastian, you can reed some interesting connments in his best album(japanese edition).

「あの、裸に矢が刺さってるやつ」

[MichaelBarry1992]

the effort put into this video is brilliant. thankyou very much!

[teaflax]

It's not from The Poison Boyfriend. It was added to the CD version of that album, but was originally on the Murderers, the Hope of Women EP released before The Poison Boyfriend and later included on Monsters of Love.

[fifiragdoll]

Excellent work. This could be my favourite pop video of all time.

[burntoats]

this stunning song wasn't originally on Poison Boyfriend, at least not in the vinyl copy I bought at the time.. It was only on single, like the other jewel 'What Death Will be Like" and "11 Executioneers"... I love most of momus music and this song is definitely one of his best, but really think that depsite of the amazing lyrics, most of Poison Boyfriend's music is not as good as most of the other albums, before and after :O

[mikungfu]

This was on the first vinyl LP I bought in 1992 - Monsters of Love. It was a compilation of singles and B-Sides. Defenitely yet another masterpiece of this lyrics genius. A great musician and a unique writer.

[theghostofchristmasp]

@mikungfu Much love. ;))))))))))))))))))))))

[manamin9]

（・。＜）ｂ

[tmanybrown]

good ilike it

[ZaxxonStarweb]

I love this song. Where is the picture of the girl and cat from? I really like that too.

[spurned]

This song is timeless.

[Elishaonabear]

Yup, amazing song. Havnt played it in twenty years.

[lonesomesound]

Loved this song since I bought it on a Creation 12" way back when. Still wonderful today.

[amazonpatrick]

How in God's - whatever god you want - name can you say that Poison Boyfiend is the hardest Momus album to get into? It is certainly one of the finest albums - lyrically - in English. Ah!!... you lazy arse. Listen again...

[abquexa]

Poison Boyfriend really is awesome....So is Hippopotomomus....20 vodka jellies....ping pong....voyager...timelord....­the philosophy of momus...these albums all take me to another place....it's hard to explain...but, you are right....

[SirJulian1975]

all excellent Momus albums. I like Folktronic as well!

[tommyperkins]

I love the still image of this video. I find it quite provocative. Is it a remotely famous picture I should know about?

Also, I'm finding the Poison Boyfriend is probably the hardest Momus album to get into. This song is fantastic though.

[Maarttttt]

I have had it in the My Documents folder for ages. I think it's from some kind of movie.

Google leads me to 'Cassandra Cat', from Czechoslovakia, 1963.

"The magic cat Mokol sees into people's souls"

[xrysf03]

The Czech name of the movie can be translated as When The Cat Comes (Az prijde kocour). It feels like a fairy taile, but fairly soaked in film art / allegory. Not a fairy tale for the kids. It is said to have strong sattirical connotations pointed at the commie regime at the time. It was awarded a Golden Palm in Cannes. The name of the actress is Emilia Vasaryova.

[Maarttttt]

Don't you think his later work is harder to get into; Oskar Tennis Champion, Stars Forever, Otto Spooky and the likes?

[abquexa]

yes...to some degree to both of you...those 8 or so albums from 89 to 96 are my favorites....all great...and really before and after too!

[TheDoppelstranger]

@Maarttttt

yes, I do...I prefer the 90's work.....hippopotamomus up til stars forever......

[TheDoppelstranger]

@Maarttttt and then only some of stars forever......best are: hippopotamomus, 20 vodka jellies, the philosophy of momus, timelord, voyager.....mr. curry probably hates these kind of statements...but well.....

[thaumatology]

@Maarttttt yes