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TJ Penzone, the hyperactive singer for the disco-rock band Men Women & Children, doesn't always make a lot of sense.
To wit: "As unnatural sometimes as it feels, it feels very natural," Penzone says on a recent afternoon at the Chili's restaurant in Westbury. He's explaining, or trying to explain, his role in the band (while also drinking a margarita the size of his head).
"I feel that the vibe of everybody, and I'm able to do my thing - and previous bands, with what I did myself - and be able to have other people to work with, that I vibe with musically - is very important. To me."
Sitting next to him, guitarist Todd Weinstock clarifies: "It's a collaborative effort."
Penzone nods. "That's what I was trying to say."
If you're looking for deep meaning and articulate ideas, you should definitely not buy the self-titled debut from Men Women & Children, due out Tuesday on Reprise Records. If, however, you're looking for boogie-worthy dance tracks - slippery high-hats, funky bass lines and synthesized orchestral flourishes straight out of Studio 54 - you've come to the right place. As for Penzone's lyrics, this is about as heavy as they get: "You better move/Take off that attitude/But keep on those high-heeled shoes."
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