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Friday Afternoon Diversion Round Two: USA for Affluence

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 19, 2008 9:32PM

If you haven't been watching Beardo on Pitchfork.tv, you've been missing out. Chicagoan Fred Armisen makes an appearance in this latest episode of Tim Harrington's eccentric show, along with an all-star indie rock cast under the moniker USA for Affluence, singing an epic ode to consumerism.

Like the tune? You can download it to play at your holiday party!

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