Earth Day, the only holiday I know of designed to make us all depressed about the evils of mankind and our immanent self-destruction, is upon us once again. So raise a glass (it’s ok if it’s empty – you can still cry into it) and enjoy this lovely piece of pirate solemnity from the Ben Gunn Society:

From their new album “No Stars” comes this music video of the song “Captain Flint” (see a pattern here?) It’s only a guess, but I’m going to assume that the young pirate starring in this video is the offspring of one or more of the band members. Hey, if Will Smith can do it, why not Ben Gunn?

We haven’t heard from the Ben Gunn Society in a while, but it seems they’ve been busy. Not only is a new album in the works, but they just sent this video of a new song. Stand by for whimsical pirate mayhem!

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The Ben Gunn Society
www.bengunnsociety.com

 
Genre: Artsy, coffee-house songs of a piratey nature
Rating: PG
Target Audience: Teens ta Twenties

Having achieved such a creative marvel with their first album, The Ben Gunn Society, it’s difficult to imagine what the band of the same name would follow up with. After all, the entire album was indeed about Ben Gunn – that cheese-hankerin’ castaway from Treasure Island. So to make a second album that had nothing to do with the old man whatsoever… well, it’s difficult to fathom. [read more »]

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The Ben Gunn Society
www.bengunnsociety.com

Genre: Contemporary, pirate-themed original. Pirate Alternative.
Rating: G
Target Audience: All Ages

How do you fairly critique something that, at its core, you can’t help but love? The Ben Gunn Society’s self-titled album isn’t as polished as some of its pop-rock-pirate brethren, and its quirky lyrics sung with a russian accent may not appeal to some the more anal members of our fine pirate community. But let’s be honest – this is a brilliantly creative, absolutely delightful album that keeps me smiling from ear to ear each time I hear it. [read more »]