Life's A Mess - Let's Dance

Patches of peace in the midst of war, the juxtaposition of easy laughter and agonizing tears, the ironic pleasure of pain or the order of chaos: who knows exactly why the world works the way it does? One simple explanation that allows you to get through the day involves giving up attempts to make sense of everything: "life's a mess." Whether or not you choose to join King Platypus and dance your worries away - that's up for debate. But with the irresistible steel drum and calypso rhythm of their carefree manifesto and title track, "Life's a Mess ? Let's Dance" this eclectic assembly of musicians will have you tapping your toes at the very least.

On their sophomore disc, King Platypus and friends spread more of their self-described "blue-eyed world beat." No clue what that means? Hint: think the festive string bands of Philadelphia's Mummers Parade, the city's popular New Year's celebration. Curious, but still clueless? Give King Platypus a listen and enjoy their surprising blend of "Zen, Latin-Hawaiian, surf-folk." Patriotic highlights include the banjo-charged rendition of "This Land is Your Land" and a Spanish cover of "America the Beautiful." King Platypus: in a word, different, but in a good way.