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Family Fodder should own the world

N. Wilson | Dallas TX | 03/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"How this slipped into the cracks of music history, I have no clue. Family Fodder is easily one of the best bands ever, combining the catchy/quirky new wave of Blondie, The B-52s and Devo with the rampant experimentalism of The Residents and This Heat. Stereolab are obvious fans (listen to "Der Leiermann" if you don't believe me.) "Debbie Harry" and "Silence" are THE TWO GREATEST "NEW WAVE" SONGS EVER. I promise. "Savoir Faire" isn't far behind, and is extra special because it features two members of This Heat.



Family Fodder is really too good to be called a new wave band. It's an insult to put them in the same category as The Knack. They transcended new wave -- their music might as well have been put out yesterday. It honestly hasn't dated a day.



I wish I could buy everyone in the world a copy of this music. The world would be a better place."