In a recent interview, I, Ludicrous describe their music in two ways, the first being “quite good”. The second being, “Smart alec observational lyrics over stolen riffs”. This sounds about right, if you add self-deprecating.

The band originally formed in Brixton in the mid-eighties as a two-piece with members John Procter and David Rippingdale (or ‘Will Hung’, as he likes to be known). It is said that their humourous and satirical lyrics originated from the two amusing each other with jokes and anecdotes to get them through the working day at Finsbury Data Services. The two enjoyed success with numerous releases, culminating in Idiots and Savants, an album released on their own record label in 1992 and thought by many to include their finest work. After a quiet period, the band returned in the noughties and added long time friend Martin Brett to the line-up in the form of bassist.

While the band have enjoyed success, they are no doubt mostly regarded as something of a novelty band. Member Will states that “We are often dismissed not as not just a novelty band, but a joke band. People think we do it as some kind of dare.” Indeed, you would be forgiven for writing off I, Ludicrous as a bit of fun, but there is no denying that they at least offer a bit of variety to the indie world.

‘We’re The Support Band’ is an undoubtedly silly and yet undeniably catchy single. The band have a suitably ‘can’t be arsed’ approach and the simple, blunt and wry lyrics make them instantly likeable. The droning, heavy sound of the track and the flat, monotone vocals not only fit perfectly with the lyrics but also sit surprisingly comfortably on the ears and the track can withstand a good few repeat listens. With lyrics like ‘the singer’s too fat, the vocals are flat, we’re the support band’, what’s not to love?