This is wonderful. It is so truly just it’s own thing. As opposed to what we are increasingly confronted with. Manufactured digital musical commodities. Designed with minimal attention span in mind and lyrics that are primarily pandering to the seriously intellectually challenged. Algebra Suicide is good medicine to protect us from the pernicious influence of that sort of stuff. I recommend regularly listening to Algebra Suicide to get the best results.
Algebra Suicide are somewhere beyond brilliant, in a shining world all their own. The fact they made a music video is so bizarre and wonderful. The world IS a wild place.
I can't believe she's gone. I am so glad I did get to see her in person. I saw her in Chicago in the 80s and had her cassette up until just recently. This is one of my favorite songs from the 80s too. She was so very talented and it is so very sad that she is gone at such a young age.
The progression in this is almost the same as the VU's "Heroin". I remember Algebra Suicide playing occasionally in NY in the early '90's but never got a chance to see them. She was the"other Lydia" (as opposed to Miss Lunch) and was sharp as hell. But this cut always made me think it wasn't going to end well for her.
I just found out about Lydia. I knew her from her shows in chicago. Always very fun. She loved David Cassidy, for real..I spoke a few times to her after she moved to NYC..then lost touch!! I remember her and her poems and songs so fondly..giving out algebra suicide combs..Telling the audience not to share them because you might get lice..
According to the Chicago Sun-Times "[Tomkiw] died earlier this month in Phoenix, Ariz., where she'd been living near family. The cause is pending an autopsy; she was 48 years old."
This is wonderful. It is so truly just it’s own thing. As opposed to what we are increasingly confronted with. Manufactured digital musical commodities. Designed with minimal attention span in mind and lyrics that are primarily pandering to the seriously intellectually challenged. Algebra Suicide is good medicine to protect us from the pernicious influence of that sort of stuff. I recommend regularly listening to Algebra Suicide to get the best results.
bobbyrosko 1 month ago
How's that for passing the Buck!!!!!!! ass hats!!!?
fogcat1 7 months ago
what a cool chick.
DESTROYriaa 8 months ago
great new wave
creepbehindyourback2 9 months ago
she sucks ballz
WestCoastBlazeTV 10 months ago
This coming from a guy who can't even spell basic words correctly.
Gmancrap 6 months ago
This is such a classic. I still remember seeing them at Link's Hall and other spots around Chicago. You're still sorely missed, Lydia x0x0x
bowerybetty 11 months ago
Some people are never happy when they receive a gift....
13zontar 1 year ago
higher quality pleasee
mtrickett1 1 year ago
Algebra Suicide are somewhere beyond brilliant, in a shining world all their own. The fact they made a music video is so bizarre and wonderful. The world IS a wild place.
iris2gamera 1 year ago
I can't believe she's gone. I am so glad I did get to see her in person. I saw her in Chicago in the 80s and had her cassette up until just recently. This is one of my favorite songs from the 80s too. She was so very talented and it is so very sad that she is gone at such a young age.
inVegasnowgirl 1 year ago
i've been looking for this literally for years. thank you.
spadehatesscrewtube 1 year ago
Wow. One of my favourite songs of the 80s. Thank you so much for posting! ! !
qu1et 1 year ago
cam grasutza, nu crezi valentino?
lickido 2 years ago
she's my #1 hero
mymusoke 2 years ago
The progression in this is almost the same as the VU's "Heroin". I remember Algebra Suicide playing occasionally in NY in the early '90's but never got a chance to see them. She was the"other Lydia" (as opposed to Miss Lunch) and was sharp as hell. But this cut always made me think it wasn't going to end well for her.
It didn't.
giannireb68 2 years ago
Your right, Ithe beat does sound like The Velvet Underground - Heroin I used to love that song, This song is not that bad either.
IBMeddling 2 years ago
"The world? The world is not a wild place."
All of Tomkiw's lyrics were memorable and powerful. She was a rare talent.
Samsaptaka 2 years ago
When alternative music was alternative and cool. I miss those days!
SweetSweetWaldo 2 years ago 6
I am so in love with her voice
underdogscrew 2 years ago 2
lydia tomkiw was a smart and creative chick. rip.
sysvrev0 2 years ago 4
I love her !
clubkids101 2 years ago
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this is absolute fucking shit
wtf is this trash!?!?!
kobrarulz 2 years ago
dude, you're better off listening to lil wayne and duffy or the other songs you list as favorites, this stuff is a bit too much for you.
Citadin 2 years ago 2
"Under what stars?"
She was brilliant.
iris2gamera 3 years ago
i feel like dead people should not be on you tube
denzelgoodwill123 3 years ago 2
Hmm,i was trying to get something different when i came upon this..I'm not sure what to think yet...lol
Redbirdgirl88 3 years ago
Dig it! Love the macabre message. I loved when these guys came into town. Let me tell ya , fun was had by all.
googoobh 3 years ago
cute, macabre, but cute.
williammault 3 years ago
lol this is a cool song i have to admit, its pretty funny
HowardTheFrog 3 years ago 3
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wow. How emo.
HowardTheFrog 3 years ago
I just found out about Lydia. I knew her from her shows in chicago. Always very fun. She loved David Cassidy, for real..I spoke a few times to her after she moved to NYC..then lost touch!! I remember her and her poems and songs so fondly..giving out algebra suicide combs..Telling the audience not to share them because you might get lice..
jimmydecember 3 years ago 8
oh thats too sad :(
i still planned to get her more current records... loved her songs ever since i heard the first one...
udirt 3 years ago 2
i recently discovered this group and am enjoying them very much!
noinim 4 years ago 2
apparently she did actually vaporize in the shower. now that's planning. that's... midlife precognition!
chocolatelabfilms 4 years ago
According to the Chicago Sun-Times "[Tomkiw] died earlier this month in Phoenix, Ariz., where she'd been living near family. The cause is pending an autopsy; she was 48 years old."
RIP Lydia, We will miss you!!!
tuttt99 4 years ago 6
I went to Lane Tech with her years ago. I knew one of her best friends. I had no idea she was this big. *sigh*
Staszu13 4 years ago
today........
pizzaslices 4 years ago
That's terrible. What happpened?
tuttt99 4 years ago
she died
pizzaslices 4 years ago
r i p Lydia Tomkiw
pizzaslices 4 years ago
omg, did she die?
tuttt99 4 years ago
she is like a chilled-out Lydia Lunch
bseventeen 4 years ago
cool! I didn't know they made any videos.
audiosports 4 years ago