Welcome to Britain (EP)
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he Welcome to Britain EP is the first single by rock band Youth of Britain
. Released in July 2004, it features three songs: "The Governor", "Welcome to Britain" and "Mad Man", as well as the music video
for "The Governor".
and Rob Manuel
. It includes a punk kitten and two red panda
s, one on drums, and one on guitar. The song lists the ways money can be stolen from the British government. It also serves as a general critique of British lower-class anti-social behavior, and the nation's welfare
system. The song, influenced by U.S. gangsta rap
, is distinctly British in idiom and tone. Instead of celebrating the outlaw lifestyle, it satirizes and condemns it. It purports to serve as a general warning, but like many similar efforts, its message can be read as an endorsement.
Youth of Britain
Youth of Britain are a satirical rock band from the UK, who became known for their music videos directed and animated by Joel Veitch and Rob Manuel. They released their first record, Welcome to Britain , in July 2004.-Band history:...
. Released in July 2004, it features three songs: "The Governor", "Welcome to Britain" and "Mad Man", as well as the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "The Governor".
The Governor
"The Governor" music video has animation from Joel VeitchJoel Veitch
Joel Veitch is a British web animator, singer-songwriter, and member of the humour website B3ta. Veitch is owner of the web site RatherGood where he showcases many of his animations. Joel has also created the Mr...
and Rob Manuel
Rob Manuel
Rob Manuel is the co-founder of B3ta . He is responsible for numerous quizzes and Flash animations. He also works with Joel Veitch animating videos for Tomboy Virals...
. It includes a punk kitten and two red panda
Red Panda
The red panda , is a small arboreal mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is the only species of the genus Ailurus. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs...
s, one on drums, and one on guitar. The song lists the ways money can be stolen from the British government. It also serves as a general critique of British lower-class anti-social behavior, and the nation's welfare
Social welfare function
In economics, a social welfare function is a real-valued function that ranks conceivable social states from lowest to highest. Inputs of the function include any variables considered to affect the economic welfare of a society...
system. The song, influenced by U.S. gangsta rap
Gangsta rap
Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that evolved from hardcore hip hop and purports to reflect urban crime and the violent lifestyles of inner-city youths. Lyrics in gangsta rap have varied from accurate reflections to fictionalized accounts. Gangsta is a non-rhotic pronunciation of the word...
, is distinctly British in idiom and tone. Instead of celebrating the outlaw lifestyle, it satirizes and condemns it. It purports to serve as a general warning, but like many similar efforts, its message can be read as an endorsement.