THE long-awaited debut album of New York punk trio the Yeah Yeah Yeahs improves as it progresses.
The harsh, blunt lyrics and simplistic riffs at first seem naive, struggling to evoke the New Wave and punk bands of the early 1980s. But the sound soon matures and by the fifth track, Black Tongue, it is easy to get carried along by lead singer Karen O's crazy energy and brash enthusiasm. She squeals, shrieks, yelps and screams her way through the tracks at almost supersonic speed. In fact, the whole album seems to pass in a blur, pausing only momentarily for the sensitive and haunting ballads, Maps, Modern Romance and the hidden track, Porcelain. As all the songs are pre-occupied with love, sex and relationships, it is the romantic melodies that work best. Fever to Tell is a promising debut and bodes well for the future.
Updated: 09:23 Thursday, May 22, 2003
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article