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Saucy Monky Review: Turbulence
by Ami Lum
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| Turbulence, the independently-released songwriting culmination of artistic geniuses Cynthia Catania and Annmarie Cullen, is as edgy as it is layered and compelling; it exhibits the band’s knack for writing catchy melodies that, at the same time, are delivered with magnitude and significance. Saucy Monky’s mesmeric production has Turbulence screaming sweat, blood, tears, art and the unsung heroism left in great music. There is no question whether or not this album has potential; it is distinctively-charged—standing out among those in the indie music scene and superceding anything heard over your Clear Channel air-waves. |
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You cannot file this album by mood. "Good Day Down" is abrupt—providing a start to the album that attacks all senses simultaneously. Three songs in, "Brightside" leaves you lonely, while Track 9’s “Boyz” will have you laughing and shamefully bobbing your head from side to side to its double-take lyrics: "Boyz who cry over pretty girls with big bra sizes...Get over it. You can live without the augmentation..." We move on to the nostalgic with "Spark,” which touches on the 'what ifs' and 'the one that got away,' until the title track closes the album with an unpredictable severing of sound.
Seeing Saucy Monky live will only make you a die-hard fan. You've been warned! Cynthia (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Annmarie (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) are backed by the popular package-duo, Carson Cohen (bass) and Adam Marcello (drums). Their onstage presence galvanizes audiences and demands attention with symmetrical yet intricate beats that provide grounding for the girls and form a cohesion seldom found in live shows today. |
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Overall, Saucy Monky illustrates that, while Cynthia and Annmarie are, above all, singer/songwriters, it is their mixture of creative energy, honesty, humor and mastery over their craft that provide an accurate formula for the rejuvenation of female-fronted bands.
Los Angeles based, Saucy Monky will release their sophomore album Turbulence on September 29th at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. For additional information, visit www.saucymonky.com |
(copyrighted images courtesy of Saucy Monky) |
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