Backstory:
Repulsive Vegetable was formed by a group of college students at the University of Massachusetts in 2005. Originally conceived as a joke, the band’s unusual name is a playful dig at their shared disdain for healthy eating and the token “overcooked veg” served in their college dining hall. The group initially joined forces to compete in a campus-wide Battle of the Bands contest, where their unique sound and irreverent humor quickly gained them a loyal following. After the competition, they decided to keep the band going, releasing their music on streaming platforms and touring around the country during their summer breaks.
Genre:
Repulsive Vegetable is best known for their eclectic blend of Alternative Rock and Folk-Punk.
Title:
“Artichoke Hearts”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse)
[C] We’re eating artichoke hearts under the [Am] moonlight
[F] Laughing at our stories from the [G] past
[C] Your eyes are like olives, so [Am] delightfully bitter
[F] Our salads of memories, may they [G] last.
(Chorus)
[Am] Oh, artichoke hearts and [G] romaine romantics
[F] In this garden of love, we’re [C] organic fanatics
[Am] Life can be harsh, [G] sometimes it hurts
[F] But we’ll keep munching on, [G] artichoke hearts.
(Verse)
[C] Tossed in the dressing of [Am] youthful dreams
[F] We’re paired like tomatoes and [G] basil it seems
[C] The world is our oyster, [Am] or our clam if you please
[F] On this smorgasbord of life, [G] we’re just the cheese.
(Chorus)
[Am] Oh, artichoke hearts and [G] romaine romantics
[F] In this garden of love, we’re [C] organic fanatics
[Am] Life can be sour, [G] like a lemon tart
[F] But we’ll keep feasting on, [G] artichoke hearts.
Favorite Fan:
Repulsive Vegetable’s favorite fan is a woman named Bethany Smith, a biology professor from their alma mater. Bethany discovered the band during their initial Battle of the Bands performance and has followed them ever since. She claims that their music not only fuels her love for alternative tunes but also makes her lab work more enjoyable.
Bethany’s Testimonial:
“Repulsive Vegetable brings a delightful twist to alternative rock, blending it with folk-punk, making their sound distinct and enjoyable. Their lyrics, often filled with humor and wit, perfectly resonate with the college crowd while also appealing to a broader audience. As a professor, I appreciate their intelligence and creativity. Their song ‘Artichoke Hearts’ is my favorite, it never fails to make me smile. And yes, I do play it in my lab during late-night research sessions!”