4.0 out of 5 stars
A great cd.....but a bit too much on the B-52's Novelity-Pop, July 4 2004
This review is from: Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (Audio CD)
Not as good as "Kittenz And Thee Glitz", which touch more on the darker side of glitz, glamour, and other absurdities associated with 80's Material Culture. "Devin Dazzle And The Neon Fever" is showing signs that Da Housecat is going from Electroclash to "Electro-Pop"...just like what happened to most New Wave groups/performers. Think of Blondie and Talking Heads....from Punk To Pop. (Gaggggg...!!!)
I saw this of sorts happen July 2nd, 2004 at The Kastle Nightclub in St. Louis. What happened was Felix's cd-player/mixer broke and he was forced to borrow vinyls/turntables from other the DJ's to continuing his performance....which transformed a "New Wave Rebirth" to a "Stupid House Disco Disaster" (though his spinning skills were great, it's just that all he would spin were Studio 54-type vinyls...) In the end, though the party groove continued...it just lacked that "Madame Hollywood" taste to it (and everyone knew it). As a result..the big winner that night (in my opinon) was one of his openers...a local Synth-Punk/Neo-Darkwave group called Femme Fatality. So my suggestion is...though this is a great cd and all...be warned, The Housecat is has gone Pop slightly with it.
Bobby Ballistic
author and STL "Scenester"
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Amazing, Jun 29 2004
This review is from: Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (Audio CD)
This needs to be simple. This CD is flawless. It is different from Kittenz, but that is what is refreshing about it. It takes me back to the 80's John Hughes movies and fashions in a good way. At first I was surprised by the overall feel of the music but it is addictive and gets better with each listen! Definately not for everyone, but i recommend for fans of good 80's music and those looking to take a trip back 20 years or so! I haven't taken this disc out of my car since buying it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Felix does it again!!, Jun 19 2004
This review is from: Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (Audio CD)
This is Cd is fantastic. I like The glitz but I find myself evolving from that house sound and thankfully so is Felix. I think the album sounds like a mix of ladytron and New Order. its the song track of my life at them moment. House fans beware tis not like you expect...
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