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