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Monday, July 07, 2008

Feral Children's "Jaundice Giraffe" is One Killer Pop Song

Dear Feral Children:

Were I reviewing your GREAT song "Jaundice Giraffe" here's what I would say about it:

"What do you get when you cross the multi-part harmonies of The Arcade Fire with the artful and nonsensical wailing of The Pixies? The answer is a band called Feral Children, whose new single "Jaundice Giraffe" kicks ass with its haunting rhythms, screeching voices and harmonic vocals."

I was at some radio station party like a week ago and they had a truly terrible act from the same CD sampler on as the showcase band. They were called Two Tone Tea Party and they sounded like Journey. They sucked, basically, and we left after a couple cups of free beer. I didn't take the t-shirt, but I did slip the sampler into my pocket. Everything else on it totally blew, but your song caught me right away.

I see from your band profile that you've got a record coming out TODAY and I think that's totally awesome. I will be looking for you if you ever decide to come play Santa Fe.

Sincerely
Gregory Pleshaw
Santa Fe Arts Writer.