Bat-tunes: 10 dark knight ditties
Bat artist: Lily Allen
Bat song: “Guess Who Batman?”
Bat description: This chipper, profanity-laced ditty appeared on Allen’s MySpace page. The anger of the lyrics contrast with an almost child-like piano -- something that sounds as if it wouldn’’t be out of place on “Sesame Street.” No references to the caped crusader beyond the title, as Allen is taking direct aim at political conservatives in the cut. Perhaps she views it as a piece of music vigilantism, or maybe it’s just random words that match the initials of the current U.S. president. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)
Bat artist: Lupe Fiasco
Bat song: “Theme Music to a Drive-By”
Bat description: For all those who keep referring to Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” films as the darkest of the bunch, this Lupe Fiasco cut serves as a reminder as to just how colorfully sadistic Tim Burton’s two films were. On this popular mixtape cut, the socially aware geek rapper throws in nods to Bruce Wayne and the Joker, and has them both operating at a level beyond the comprehension of “The Man.” Lupe also brings in one of the signature lines from the 1989 film, the Joker’s haunting “You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?” (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
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Bat song: “Batman & Robin”
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