www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zyQbnCYyWc

A few weeks ago someone (my neighbor friend, I think) had recommended Julian Casablancas to me. Julian is best known for being the lead singer of The Strokes. I am late to the party when it comes to listening to his solo project and album "Phrazes for the Young".

I must say I love "11th Dimension" but since I first heard it, there was something too familiar. The opening notes on the synthesizer sounded like a song I had heard before. Something 1970s or 1980s-ish. The closest I could come after much searching was Animotion's "Obsession" (1985):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Lec3m1pLY

I included G in the puzzle though and she delivered. The clear influence is David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" (1974):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4SLXaF-lIc

Listen to the beginning of "11th Dimension" and then "Rebel Rebel" and you'll see what I am talking about! I still love the "11th Dimension" mind you!

Song Recommendations

If you like this song, I also suggest:

• David Bowie
• Dead or Alive
• The Strokes

I also suggest the music genre:

• New Wave

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Julian Casablancas - Phrazes for the Young