Yikes. A bunch of white Irish kids decide they can play soul better than black people. Critics go wild with praise. Yikes again. Sir Alan Parker got away with this ode to cultural appropriation, as reflected by THE COMMITMENTS\u2019 fresh Tomatometer score, so it\u2019s time for The Contrarians to set things right. Listen to Alex & Julio as they discuss the rise and fall of Europe\u2019s most offensive fictional band! Colm Meany, we expected more from you\u2026
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