Revolutionary Party Jams

If this bad-ass photo didn't clue you in, Street Sweeper Social Club are the shit! Principally comprised of Tom Morello and Boots Riley, SSSC's sound has these two revolutionary artists' fingerprints all over it, but the collision of the two creates something that is definitely its own. Though Morello's searing guitar work and Boots' trademark humor are both still intact, the funk is much more prominent here, lending itself to the description of "revolutionary party jams."

Their first album (self-titled) was released last month, and the group have been touring with Nine Inch Nails since (I swear, Reznor's becoming more of a red as time goes on). Given the current economic crisis that is pushing folks toward all sorts of new ideas, and the draw that Riley and Morello bring, there is reason to believe that SSSC could definitely become a big act (though it also bears mentioning that neither the Coup nor Rage Against the Machine should plan on going anywhere).

A recent interview with Okayplayer.com, Riley dives into some of the reasons behind the formation of the group and the role of music in politics, as well as what struggles may be on the horizon. It's a pretty good interview, well worth checking out.

And if you are still a bit skeptical that this group are the shit--and I mean the shit--then bathe your eyes and ears in this:



(and yes, that is Breckin Meyer playing the rich prick)

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