Bunky
\n“Born to Be a Motorcycle”<\/p>\n
review by Vikkee Payge<\/p>\n
Well, Emily Joyce and Rafter have done it; they came out with an album that makes you laugh, cry, and is a mix of sweetness and silliness. Take song #3, ‘Funny Like the Moon’, for example. It starts with a simple drum\/cymbal beat and a few guitar chords with lyrics like “you…wear a smile so long\/there’s feathers in your teeth.” All of a sudden, it goes into a crazy, maniacal drum banging, guitar rocking chorus that includes ‘Beep, beep, beep, beep!!’ These random styles alternate a few times, throwing the listener off guard, then ends with trumpet playing softly in the background, and finishes with my favorite lyrics…’La la la la la’.<\/p>\n
The album’s a little bit genius, a little bit childish (a good thing!), a little bit romantic, and a lot of great. If you’re craving something new and completely different and sweet, it’s perfect. The chemistry between the whole band is evident when you see them live. Emily’s on neon painted drums and Rafter jumps around like a maniac, and the assortment of other players, like Gabriel on the sax, flow together like a well groomed monkey.<\/p>\n
Ashmatic Kitty Records
\nhttp:\/\/www.bunkymusic.com<\/p>\n
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