With every moment that passes it seems that the lines between fashion and technology are blurring further. None more so than in the crowded Digital Audio Player market, with wearable iPod Shuffles now matching outfits and some of the most memorable brands in clothing and accessories producing tie-ins to suit the fashion conscious, music loving masses.
With this in mind (although taking it away from mainstream fashion), American company ZVUE Products has put into production a themed player, preloaded with appropriate tracks to celebrate the specific style. The so-called ZVUE Spirit is a safe bet not to break sales records out with the US however, with the chosen theme more likely to deter overseas consumers. Adorned in the ‘Stars and Stripes’ and featuring a star shaped navigation button, the players (and its makers) are not lacking in patriotism, but any doubt as to the origins of this soon to be released gem are dispelled when perusing the preloaded track list. 15 tracks of pure, unadulterated American music featuring, amongst others Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chuck Berry, Joe Walsh and Billy Ray Cyrus, are gifted within the $35.99 special offer price for this player, scheduled for release in time for July 4th.
If you find the Violent Femmes lyrics “Do you like American music? / I like American music” stuck in your head, then maybe this is the player for you. It may not be a bad idea to put this on the player in place of Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Takin’ Care of Business, BTO hailing from Winnipeg, Canada after all.
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