Bargainville - Moxy Früvous

'Students'. A word that is deeply intertwined with learning and the getting of wisdom, yet still largely used as a term of derision. Why is this? Well, let's be honest, we all did some semi-daft stuff in higher education. In my case, 'a Computer Science degree': it doesn't get much dafter than that. But there were other, more small-scale acts of pointless futility that 'seemed like a good idea at the time.' Bunking off lectures to go climbing. Bunking off lectures to scare your mates silly on the brink of Beachy Head. Bunking off lectures to go to Alton Towers (which is a bit of a hike from Southampton, if truth be told). Actually, none of those were ...  Read the complete review

The Canadian band Moxy Früvous seem to be two bands in one. First, there is the comedy novelty band heavily influenced by the music of They Might Be Giants (in particular listen to Spiderman, based on TMBGs' Particle Man). But on the other side you have thoughtful and indeed thought-provoking songs with sensitive and serious lyrics. All the songs, whether serious or silly benefit from some incredibly well written lyrics and superb close vocal harmonies. The tracks on this album are: 1. River Valley - Voicing environmental concerns 2. Stuck In The 90's - Reflecting on the politics of the mid 1990's 3. B.J. Don't Cry - A ...  Read the complete review