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Saturday, June 22, 2002
Hello, we're back, and we're taking calls
So what can you good people tell me about the band Frou Frou?
Their website doesn't work; I got a promo of their album and I think it's quite nice, but I can't find a lick of info about them and I dunno when the disc is actually coming out.
I'm also a bit concerned as the album is very polished; without any pedigree information, I'm worred I'm listening to the new D*do rather than the new Dot Allison, if you know what I mean.
I've dumped some tracks into a directory; take a listen for yourselves and tell me what you think. It's very radio-friendly in a Beth Orton kind of way. It pushes some of my buttons.
(Note: after some research, I see that Guy from Frou Frou was responsible for Madonna's "Music" so I guess they're heading straight into the charts with a bullet. And my friend Arturo said he thinks they sound like N*talie Imbr*glia. Shit. Maybe I'm drunk.)
Posted at 11:02 PM
Comments
001. Bart
Hmm... I was thinking they sound somewhere between Dido and The Cranberries. Apparently they've been signed by Island Records (the UK one?) and I found some info at the record company's site at: http://www.islandrecords.co.uk/artfrontend/frameset_artist_homeUK.asp?artistid=60
Posted at 07:55PM on Sunday, June 23, 2002
002. Mark
Dido? The Cranberries? Sounds like a real discovery, Brian :-)
Posted at 09:43AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2002
003. Caitlin
I was walking to work today and saw a Frou Frou poster on a wall, so I assumed it was a sign that I should see what they sound like.
First impressions -- after dl'ing one song -- like Björk's second album but shiner. More shrink-wrapped.
Posted at 02:39PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2002
004. pat
haven't managed to hear them yet but a band with my name can't be that bad!
also they are played on xfm (London FM radio) which is a good reference!