Here is an excerpt from a PopMatters review of the album that seems to clear it all up regarding Man Ray/Weston:
"Man Ray" namechecks photographic legends Man Ray and Edward Weston, but like a young Charles Thompson referencing Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel, the meaning of the song is deliberately vague, the lyrical rhythms fitting well with the band's performance ("Touch yourself, touch yourself, touch each other in black and white").
(The "Charles Thompson" bit is a reference to the Pixies lead singer, who called himself Black Francis, and the song "Debaser," in case anybody didn't know.)
BTW, the review was glowing. As are all reviews of this record that I've read.
"Man Ray" has gradually become my favorite song on this album, too. I rock out to it frequently. Woo-hoo!
Here is an excerpt from a PopMatters review of the album that seems to clear it all up regarding Man Ray/Weston:
"Man Ray" namechecks photographic legends Man Ray and Edward Weston, but like a young Charles Thompson referencing Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel, the meaning of the song is deliberately vague, the lyrical rhythms fitting well with the band's performance ("Touch yourself, touch yourself, touch each other in black and white").
(The "Charles Thompson" bit is a reference to the Pixies lead singer, who called himself Black Francis, and the song "Debaser," in case anybody didn't know.)
BTW, the review was glowing. As are all reviews of this record that I've read.
"Man Ray" has gradually become my favorite song on this album, too. I rock out to it frequently. Woo-hoo!