Search - Saucy Monky :: Turbulence

Artistic, clever, catchy, beautiful, sexy...

music lover | Portland, OR | 06/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Turbulence" is, in short, a brilliant sophmore album for Saucy Monky (1st one was "Celebrity Trash"--not sure if you can get it on Amazon, but I highly recommend it--pretty sure you can get it from their website). This album is for everyone who loves incredibly good songwriting--with the kind of melodies that seep inside you, and words that you can completely relate to. The title song, "Turbulence", will grab you hauntingly with the beautiful, seasoned vocals lead by Cynthia Catania. When she joined with the extremely talented songwriter AnnMarie Cullen I swear some magic happened. These two incredible female musicians blend their vocals together, sometimes in harmonies, sometimes take turns singing lead, and the other singing backing. They are both talented guitar players, and the songs are powerfully or subtly acoustic or electric guitar-driven (whatever the song calls for). But, these true musicians can play all sorts of instruments, and do so on the album. (They are also backed by an insanely talented band and other talented guest musicians). I'd classify Saucy Monky as rock/pop, the kind you can sing along to, think to, and let overtake you. The chorus of "Speedball," lead by AnnMarie Cullen will make you want to roll down the windows of your car and blast it as you sing along. The sad truth that "Everybody Wants Something More" in the song of that title will take ahold of you and you'll be thinking about it hours later. The coming-of-age story in the song "Pink Flamingos" will bring out the nostalgia in you. The catchy, rocked out "Solid Ground" about that one person that helps keep you together will make you long for that person. "Boyz," a very fun, catchy rock/punky sounding song will make you laugh and sing along. Then the absolutely beautiful, soulful, tender vocals in the touching song everybody can relate to, "Spark" about that one past lover you always wonder about will rip your heart out. These fantastically talented women show incredible diversity in the songs on this album, yet the sound is consistent at the same time--the songs definitely all belong on this album. Each one is superbly written and you can tell that so much care, soul and love was put into the making of this album. It is the effort of musicians who are the real thing. I HIGHLY recommend it."