Pop Song is the first single by the Drugs

The Drugs

The Drugs are an Australian alternative rock band from Sydney. Formed by Ian Baddley in 1992, they released their first single, "Pop Song", in 2000. Their debut album, Music's in Trouble, was released in 2002. Their second album, The Very Next Of, was released in 2004.They disbanded in 2004, but...

. It was released in 2000 and earned the Drugs some positive press. It has been described as "addictive". A live version was released on The Only Way Is Up

The Only Way Is Up (EP)

- Tracklist :# I Think I Know What I Don't Like About You# David is Talking, Harry is Listening# Pam and Sam# Robert Bonjourno# Burger King # Pop Song # The Only Way is Up # Phone Call # Data Track...

. Its synth intro is the basis of track 1, "Sucked In!", on Music's in Trouble.

Themes

It is a parody of boy bands and love songs.

A music video was released showing the Drugs in battle with a stereotypical boy band.

Track list

1. Pop Song
2. Jacques Chirac
   Jacques Chirac
   Jacques René Chirac is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. He previously served as Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988 , and as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.After completing his studies of the DEA's degree at the...
   
   
3. Burger King
   Burger King (song)
   "Burger King" is a single by the Drugs, released in 2002 as a free download from the Drugs' website. A physical promo disc also exists.- Promo disc :...
   
   
4. Untitled
5. Natasha Stott
   Natasha Stott Despoja
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Track 4 would be later referenced on The Only Way Is Up

The Only Way Is Up (EP)

- Tracklist :# I Think I Know What I Don't Like About You# David is Talking, Harry is Listening# Pam and Sam# Robert Bonjourno# Burger King # Pop Song # The Only Way is Up # Phone Call # Data Track...

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