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Fievel Is Glauque “Save the Phenomenon”

“Save the Phenomenon” is an odd bit of indie jazz pop that finds an intriguing common ground between Gaucho-era Steely Dan, Stereolab, and Tom Jobim. The melody is gorgeous and the chords are lovely; it would all sound very relaxed if not for the tempo of the vocals, which speed up against the changes just enough to add some nervous energy to the song. It’s not odd enough to disrupt the more traditional charms of the composition, but it’s just weird enough to come off as lightly playful and vaguely punkish. I get the sense that Fievel Is Glauque is aiming for subversion of their own style, but more in the spirit of bringing a Zappa-like novelty, unpredictability, and mystery to the music rather than undermining their own skills as players.

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