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Here\u2019s an opening statement: THE COMMITMENTS could understandably be someone\u2019s EMPIRE RECORDS. If you\u2019ve been listening for a while, you know what that means. If not, don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s part of this Real Talk along with the unavoidable discussion about cultural appropriation charges and what The Contrarians truly thought of the self-proclaimed \u201cSaviors of Soul\u201d. Will Alex sing Mustang Sally? Listen and find out!

TIMELINE

00:00:37 Now on Patreon

00:10:29 Real Talk

00:56:20 The Future & Perennial Plugs

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Up next, the Patreon Takeover continues as Patron Sam Hurley assigns us an early James Cameron / Kathryn Bigelow collaboration: STRANGE DAYS! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Commitments: Is it an overreaction to complain about a white soul band? Would you go see these Irish musicians play live if they were touring? Where do you land when it comes to Sir Alan Parker\u2019s work? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!