Tigers and Monkeys - Loose Mouth
Reviewed by blake
It’s good to see that bands are still ripping off--um--paying tribute to The Pixies. With the 1990’s now well behind us, “retro” may be a safe word to describe the bluesy garage sound of Tigers and Monkeys. Title track “Loose Lips” may be the most blatantly Pixies-inspired piece, in which lead singer Shonali Bhowmik invokes the spirits of both Black Francis AND Kim Deal. Her gritty yet appealing vocals serve the song and the rest of the album well. Refreshingly gimmick-free and just raw enough, NYC based Tigers and Monkeys adds the simple to the engaging and comes out a success. [www.tigersandmonkeys.com]