Wednesday 17 July 2013

Music - Part 107 - Feral Five



Feral Five – Skin EP (Primitive Light Recordings)
CD/DL/Cassette
Out Now


Feral Five might just have released the best single of 2013.  With Skin they have created a modern slice of electropunk disco for any discerning alternative music fan.  With more than a hint of Elastica’s Justine Frischmann, Kat Five oozes velvet tones that effortlessly connect with the deep pulsing synth and guitar to sumptuous effect. Drew Five adds a background of film music composition and throbbing basslines that make your throat pound.

Skin is already a modern day alternative classic brought to you here with five versions.  Enough chorus to embed itself into your mind, and enough post punk disco to be original and satisfyingly commercial.  It’s two and a half minutes go by far too quickly but there’s enough to leave a fix that will have you playing constantly.  Turn up loud and feel the power.



The Kissinger Space Dub is an absolute monster of a dub mix.  Swaggering along with all the cockiness of a Gallagher on weed, its post dub groove is simply wonderful.  Kat’s vocals echoing over an epic, loose rhythm which is unapologetically almost all instrumental with synth effects flying and whirring around in the background.



For those of us that remember The Woodentops and their 1986 classic Giant, the news that Rolo McGinty then has three mixes of the song should really fill your heart with long lost love.  His Sick Mix is very reminiscent of the collaborations with legendary producer Bob Sargeant but with a modern day twist.  Great loops and a percussion that romps along with an occasional echoed Kat.

The RM Deep Remix is more of an alternative version of the original.  Added percussion and a grittier, dirtier cut still retains the edge of the track.  A late night and early morning listening essential.

The EP ends with the Club Mix which again adds another genre.  Brought completely into the night scene with a faux House feel and echoes aplenty, more additional synth effects and a trip-hop undertone.  Adding another facet but not taking away from the track.

Expect big things from Feral Five, your new favourite band.

9/10


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Published on Louder Than War 17/07/13 - here




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