Search - Frank Bango :: Fugitive Girls

Simply some of the most enjoyable music available

Ty Romeo | USA | 09/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The chord progression and structure is far from basic. With time changes and many different production techniques every track stands on it's own with brilliance. Definitely influences from Elvis Costello and major minor modulations reminiscent of some older Squeeze, but originality and individuality are always present. Lyrics are juicy and clever although occasionally some lyrics become a bit too tongue-and-cheek for this fan. Musically sound without being overproduced - all components of each track blend together well. Frank's vocals are always heart felt and speak to the listener. The album is not one-dimensional with all tracks sounding the same - great deal of variety is how I would describe the overall album but there is balance and unity among the tracks that keep everything together. Usually new artists releasing an album go for 10-15 tracks that all take a stab at different styles and production etc... usually these recordings are like pot luck dinners and they always make me sick. Frank has a unique style and niche and he is faithful to it."

Clever, catchy, literate power-pop

Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | ...in Middle America | 09/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This new album by this New York oddball builds on the Graham Parker/Elvis Costello-isms of his first album, but with a much lusher, more supple sound. Songs such as "Ape" and "Sweater" offer near-irresistible riffs, somewhat hypnotically layered waves of melody and clever, catchy lyrics. The most striking track on here is "All My Little Ships," a tongue-in-cheek exploration of zygotic sexuality with a florid, bombastic, thoroughly satisfying cascade of an finale. Bango ought to be in the upper eschelon of contemporary power poppers, and I hope this album will go a long way towards that goal... Recommended!"

Frank Bango--Fugitive Girls

Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | 09/05/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If Elvis Costello joined The Silly Pillows, it might just sound like this. But he hasn't. Frank Bango does his own thing, creating, in the process, some ultra-warm, super-chewy acoustic pop nestled snugly inside a clever song cycle. Instantly likeable pop is at a premium these days. Songs like "Ape" and "A Monster In Your Cookie Jar" are loaded with pop structure, as well as smart lyrics courtesy of Richey Vesecky. Even when the music takes a psychedelic turn ("Entertaining Anne"), the vocal harmonies keep it accessible and hummable. It's nice to see this much effort being put into the long mutated art of pop songwriting. Bango and Vesecky know how to craft a song. As a result, this is an excellent album."