Save Ferris
It Means Everything
[Epic]
Rating: 9.5
If you're lucky, really lucky in life, you might be able to occasionally
catch sight of a band that has reached their perfect groove. It's when
they're tight and unified, playing music for the sheer fun and love of it,
far before the cynicism sets in. They give off a special energy that is
meant for the smaller venues. They record CD's that become "keepers", the
mainstay of your collection, though they may go "out of style" someday.
Save Ferris' It Means Everything knocked my socks off. I was in bed, the
changer had just changed over from Meat Beat Manifesto and off in the distance this CD
pulled me awake with its clean bouncin' groove. Its tight, unpretentious,
energetic ska led by the rich and soothing voice of
Monique Powell opened my eyes to a beautiful day. Yes, a band in their perfect groove. I reached
bedside to my DC City Paper and began to frantically search for them live.
That's when their cover of "Come On Eileen" came on. I think I came.
Great music that won't be soon forgotten by anyone who's heard them.
-James P. Wisdom