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Family Fodder | Watershed

CD, Dark Beloved Cloud/Konkurrent

Tekst: Nathalie Claeys

Publicatiedatum: 29 maart 2001

Sometimes a shortlived band shouldn't be resurrected. In 1998, a compilation entitled 'Savoir Faire' was released to bring Family Fodder out of obscurity. Even though the material dated from the 70s and 80s, the songs hadn't lost their freshness. It consisted of a wonderful collection of largely self-penned material, which displays how being experimental and poppy can work. It had everything from French girl-vocals, analogue keyboards, the use of the Farfisa organ, to even an Eric Satie cover. From 'Debbie Harry' to 'Dinosaur Sex', the New Wave-y songs were energetic and fun. Basically, it sounded like a group of students having a go at experimental pop. Beefheart meets Debbie Harry and they hit it off. Sadly this can't be said of their new release 'Watershed'. The band reunited only to disappoint the listener. A mix of reggae, tribal drumming, dance beats... This is the other side of experimental pop. Catchy? Hardly. Experimental? I guess, if you call playing Uilean pipes experimental. It already sounds dated, even though it was only recorded last year. The lyrics are hardly worth mentioning either: "It's a bit ticklish/Just like liquorice." It rhymes, that's about it. The title already gave it away: 'Savoir Faire: The Best of Family Fodder'. Skip 'Watershed' and go back in time when arty wasn't yet farty.

http://www.kindamuzik.net/recensie/family-fodder/watershed/258/
Meer Family Fodder op KindaMuzik: http://www.kindamuzik.net/artiest/family-fodder