Queen Of Japan return after nearly two decades to reclaim their synth-pop throne with their royally entertaining new covers EP Best Friend — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Featuring succulent covers a trio of ’70s classics — Queen’s lightly bouncy hit You’re My Best Friend, Supertramp’s breezy gem The Logical Song (featuring a flute solo!), and Frank Zappa’s hilariously ribald Sheik Yerbouti standout Bobby Brown — Best Friend picks up right where the veteran German threesome left off with their rebellious revamps of KISS, Joan Jett, Rod Stewart and more.
Served up with a healthy dose of the band’s typical tongue-in-cheek attitude and musical mastery, this EP makes a fine soundtrack for a belated Valentine‘s evening — assuming your intended has a functional sense of humour and an appreciation for kitschy-cool covers.
For those not up to speed: Queens Of Japan started out in Munich in the late ’90s as a fake-Japanese duo (as one does). Koneko and Jo Ashito first upset the scene with a cover of (what else?) Queen’s Cool Cat, with bassist Jason Arigato joining the ranks soon after. Their version of the KISS disco classic I Was Made For Loving You conquered dance floors, catwalks, radio shows, film soundtracks and queer parties around the world. The band expanded their repertoire to include unique and tantalising synth-pop versions of hits like Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? and I Love Rock ’n’ Roll. Now, after an otherworldly 18-year hiatus from the frenzy, the older (but no wiser) trio discover their romantic side.
Listen to the Best Friend EP below.
