Their debut album Fitness to Practice (featuring the ultra-sweary London Underground song) is "a cult hit" Sunday Times and "extremely funny" Daily Telegraph. In 2008 they released their second album "Unfit to Practice".
Information Technology
Amateur Transplants Lyrics
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Makes a noise like it's gonna explode
Then the screen goes blue, you got some kind of bug
We're sorry, we're gonna have to close Microsoft Word
A fatal exception has occured
And you'll have to turn the whole thing off at the plug!
Windows 95, what a load of fucking bullshit
It's supposed to help, but I really fucking doubt it
I swear that Solitaire's the one good thing about it!
The lyrics above are from the song "Information Technology" by Amateur Transplants. The song alludes to the frustration that comes with using technology and how it can fail us at crucial times. The first verse is about how long it takes for things to load on a computer and the fear that it might explode. Then, when something crashes like Microsoft Word, it's not just a minor inconvenience, it's a fatal exception error that requires the user to turn off the whole machine.
The chorus then criticizes the Windows 95 operating system and how difficult it is to uninstall. The artists express a lack of faith in technology's ability to help us, and the one good thing they can find about Windows 95 is the game Solitaire.
This song is relatable to many people who have experienced technology frustrations, as well as those who have a love-hate relationship with technology in general. It's humorous, but also insightful in its commentary on the sometimes-complex nature of technology and how it can sometimes do more harm than good.
Line by Line Meaning
Always waiting for stuff to load
We continually experience idle time as we wait for digital processes to complete.
Makes a noise like it's gonna explode
There are audible signals that suggest something catastrophic might occur, like a system crash or power failure.
Then the screen goes blue, you got some kind of bug
An error has occurred, which is illustrated by the blue screen of death, signifying an operating system malfunction.
We're sorry, we're gonna have to close Microsoft Word
We regret to inform you that the current application will need to be terminated.
A fatal exception has occured
An error that causes a program or operating system to halt immediately has taken place.
And you'll have to turn the whole thing off at the plug!
Since the system has become unresponsive, you must cut off its power source entirely.
Windows 95, what a load of fucking bullshit
Windows 95 is an inferior and incompetent operating system that imposes upon its users regularly.
Windows 95, I don't know how to uninstall it
I'm not sure how to remove it from my computer, even though I don't want it anymore.
It's supposed to help, but I really fucking doubt it
I initially believed that it would facilitate my access to technology; however, I now have strong feelings of skepticism towards it.
I swear that Solitaire's the one good thing about it!
Without a doubt, the only redeeming value that Windows 95 has is the card game Solitaire.
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@comeonovercn
brilliant! I am amazed!