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Funnyman, the fourth track on Drastic Fantastic, is perhaps one of the most obvious examples of the "drastic" shift in sound that exemplifies Tunstall's second full-length album.
Although the lyrics and singing are easily recognizable as Tunstall's carefully-crafted own, Funnyman features a staccato reggae-like strumming style which was so far unfamiliar to her fans. The addition of mandolin and electric organ fills make this one of the poppier numbers on the album.
It isn't a total departure, nonetheless. The lyrics are introspective and revelatory, and lines like "And all the damage you do / It is so honest and true / I don't want to feel sorry for you" lead listeners to think that she might plausibly be eulogizing a past relationship with a "funnyman" — an emotionally-distant, glib lover, if one were to believe her side of the story whole-heartedly.
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