New Zealand band 'Headless Chickens' were quite innovative with their use of samples at a time when not many alt-rock bands were adding an electronic element to their sound... in NZ, anyway. "Gaskrankinstation" was a single from their second album 'Body Blow' released in 1993. The album featured Fiona McDonald who shared vocal duties with founding member Chris Matthews and she added a little bit of lightness to their traditionally dark material. "Gaskrankinstation" is definitely from their darker side with an industrial edge underneath Chris Matthews' monologue. The protagonist 'Ivan' speaks positively about his job and sounds like any Ivan in any neighbourhood... but he soon reveals his resentment towards his wife and while he tries to gloss over his despair, he only reinforces it as he continues his monologue. A Kiwi classic.
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