Search - Fonda :: Strange & The Familiar

Very Highly Recommended

dybo | 04/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most bands with female lead singers end up being quite average. Fonda, with the release of The Strange and the Familiar, manage to avoid a bland, sub par sound. This is an excellent CD and one that joins the very small collection of female led bands in my cd rack. With their second full length album Fonda puts all of the pieces in place to create an unforgettably catchy and melodically refreshing pop gem. The Strange and the Familiar stays consistent throughout with its UK pop sound.Fonda features Emily Cook's British accented vocals. Her voice is quite superb. And when Dave Klotz adds his voice to certain songs the results are incredible. However, what I believe makes this cd so much better than the other female led bands is the guitar work. David Klotz's guitar feedback and distortion, and the guitar work of ex-Mighty Lemon Drops (one of the best bands of all time) guitarist David Newton make this cd incredible. This cd is layered with guitars and contains some of the most catchy pop guitar riffs that I have heard in years. This cd will definitely have me eagerly anticipating the next recording from Fonda."