#bolshy

[psb-of-the-day]

12th of February 2025, SONG OF THE DAY:

Bolshy

Released in 2013 on the album 'Electric'

Produced by Stuart Price, the album 'Electric' was created with the intention of being a dance album (at least partially motivated by a fan comment, saying PSB should be “more banging and lasers”)

As the second track on the album, Bolshy is an interesting play on the antithetical ideas that love can often (unhealthily?) manifest as wanting to 'own' someone, yet a significant 'bolshy' (ie. Bolshevist) principle is that private property should be abolished.

“I don't believe you don't know you can own me.”

(Although, in view of this line and considering Neil's long-standing interest in Russian history, perhaps it's hinting that, in practice, the ideas aren't as mutually exclusive as they should be. Consciously or not, it's an apt analogy for the often hypocritical and undemocratic nature of Bolshevism.)

Whatever the deeper meaning, the chorus is extremely catchy and hypnotic. Bolshy bolshy bolshy oh....

[antipopuk]

December saw the return of Bolshy to the floor at the Antipop Fuck Xmas Gig with Wonk Unit, The Dead Class and Wadeye. It was a great party and a ‘Merry Chris’. Pics by Adrian Wharton.

[nativeinvaderrr]

Now Playing Bolshy by Pet Shop Boys 💚💙

Give me a sign Give me a smile I’ll wait if you say it’ll be worth my while There you are pretending you’re lonely I don’t believe you don’t know you could own me

Oh, bolshy, bolshy, bolshy, oh Bolshy, bolshy, bolshy, oh Bolshy, bolshy, bolshy, oh Where you lead my heart will go

[terror-foster]

No Means No - Bolshy

one of the best up and coming ska bands from here

and im crowdsurfing in video :)

[flatcap-folker]

A few of my friends are in a kick arse ska band and they've got a new music video, check it out!

[terror-foster]

FUCK BOLSHY FOR BEING SO FUCKING TALENTED AND GOOD LITLE KIDS

No State Solution - Bolshy

[terror-foster]

stoked for next saturday

Jenkem, Dead Neck, Rising Strike and Bolshy in a DIY BYOB venue here in liverpool