Artist: Violent Soho
Song: Jesus Stole My Girlfriend
Album: We Don’t Belong Here
Label: Ecstatic Peace
Sounds Like: Nirvana, Toadies, Local H
Up-and-coming band Violent Soho’s 2009 release, “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend,” is full of pure, uncut energy. Guitarist James Tidswell’s hard, heavy guitar riffs and vocalist Luke Boerdam’s scratchy tone fit the song perfectly. “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend” is the type of song that makes you want to jump in the mosh pit.
Though “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend” is an up-tempo song, it is one of the softer songs from the band’s latest release, We Don’t Belong Here. Songs such as “Bombs Over Broadway” feature a more powerful sound, which echoes throughout the album.
The Queensland, Australia natives formed Violent Soho in 2004 while the four members were still in high school. The group began covering songs by bands such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Foo Fighters – bands whose influences can easily be heard in Violent Soho’s music.
In any case, “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend” is a perfect song for those who have just been dumped by their significant other.