Controlled Karaoke: Jim O’Rourke Sings Enka
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The audio seems kinda weird and doesn’t always match up with the video…but whatever, here’s Jim O’Rourke singing an Enka song.
[youtube=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIzPi4JcJ84″]
The audio seems kinda weird and doesn’t always match up with the video…but whatever, here’s Jim O’Rourke singing an Enka song.
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[youtube=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3DPEwUeWXE”] Last time we checked in with The Mirraz they were busy drinking themselves silly on jungle juice and trying to mack on whatever video girl crossed their path. Now, with “Happy Ice Cream,” the party has ended, the cups have been picked up and The Mirraz now try to get you into their bedroom…
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