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Erasure has released a remix of "A Little Respect" called the HMI Redux. "In the wake of all the gay bullying and related suicides that have been reported in the US over the past several months, Erasure wanted to do something special to spread a message of tolerance and to raise money for an organisation that engages in the fight on a daily basis and, because it has become something of a gay rights anthem over the years, it seemed only fitting to release a brand new version of A Little Respect." (erasureinfo.com)

Personally, I think the new version of the song/video is awesome.  The video features individuals and students from around the area surrounding the Hetrick-Martin Institute (hence "HMI" Redux), the home of the Harvey Milk High School, and focuses on the respect and love of the LGBT community.  Personally, as a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, I love this video, both for the message that the song brings with its anthem of respect, tolerance, and love, and for its videography... particularly the blacklight-driven scenes.

So, check it out, and enjoy "A Little Respect (HMI Redux)".

Be sure to check out some of Erasure's best work... The compilation albums (Total POP!, both the two and four disc sets), and the studio albums (I Say, I Say, I Say is my favorite of all time so far, but "Wonderland" is their first ever, and is truly excellent) that I list below are something everyone should have.  At the very least, anyone that so much as somewhat enjoys Erasure should have Total POP! in their repetoire.  I recommend the four disc set, which includes live performances, and a ton of rarities.  All below link to Amazon.com.

Total Pop! The First 40 Hits (2 CD Set)

Wonderland

Total Pop! Deluxe Box (3CD/1 DVD)

I Say I Say

Molly Lewis is becoming a new habit of mine.  Know as sweetafton23 on YouTube, she has gained a cult following from her ukulele playing and song styling.  From well known songs ("Toxic", Patsy Cline's "Crazy", several Jonathan Coulton covers, etc) to her own creation's, Molly is fast becoming one of Nerdcore's* premiere musical talents.  She's most recently been well known for her appearances at WootStock, with Adam Savage, Wil Wheaton, and Paul and Storm.  Below, I present one of my favorites.  Her rendition of Jonathon Coulton's "Tom Cruise Crazy".  From Molly's pretty face to her sweet vocals, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

*Note: Nerdcore most often refers to the Nerdcore division of hip-hop, which includes such artists as MC Frontalot, MC Chris, MC Hawking, Optimus Rhyme, etc...  However, Nerdcore also has become common parlance in referring to anything nerd-related, particularly when it comes to music, spoken word, or other such performances.

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All is not lost, however. Even though the show is going off the air, you can get the complete Scrubs series, seaons 1 - 8 for $177.99 w/ free shipping.

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