Grrrl Friend

Is there really that much anger out there, among the young? Really?

Or is this frustration and disappointment?

Perhaps a bit of both.

I mean, when your first sample is “Hanging the Executioner” (TBR Wrong Island Records) the listener quickly gets the idea that revenge might be the order of the day. “Borscht” is very raw and very, well, emotional.

Here’s a lengthy, but fairly solid take on Grrrl Friend, “I have a great deal of respect for this band. Not just because they rock, but because of some of the experiences these guys have gone through to create this music. “The Rag” explores rape, abuse, drug addition, homelessness, etc. The sound of this album is extremely raw…The combination of male and female vocals is amazing, with the occasional scream over the sung text. The guitar provides a great countermelody line in the majority of the tracks…Not only that, but the individual lines play together as all music should.” - Independent Clauses

Duffy Wrong Island provides the vocals, bass, guitar and other audio contributions. Tambo is the percussionist and drummer, while also chipping in with backup vocals.

I don’t where I’d go with Grrrl Friend. I haven’t lived some of this. But in my years, life has come to piss me off too.

Grrrl Friend on MySpace

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