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Die [pronounced “dee”] Scoundrels were formed in Perth, Western Australia. Fans of German pornography will be pleased to know that Die Scoundrels, also fans of German pornography, have released their debut album Kidnapped Scientist. As its exceptionally-detailed liner notes point out, Kidnapped Scientist is the product of some seven years of Die Scoundrels’ existence, in which time they have narrowly avoided becoming popular with their particular brand of working man’s rock. Filled with songs as relevant to today’s musical climate as sea shanty Salty Ol’ Seaman, and up-to-date numbers such as Destiny’s Child’s Bootylicious, Kidnapped Scientist is a modern day classic, set in the exciting year of 1999, when music was at its peak, and flying cars were but a year away. Living not quite on the edge, but close enough to be able to see it on a clear day, Die Scoundrels’ members are all battle-hardened rock ‘n’ roll boffins, having learned their chops in such unforgettable bands as