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What is it? Where did it come from? Who are these psycho killers masquerading as a band? When I first saw the cover of Action Daddy's debut disc, Mundo Carne, I must say I had to check my gag reflex at the door. The photo looks like a meat festival of many nations. On the back is a picture of the singers, Sam and Michelle. Sam has a meat cleaver in his hand and Michelle just looks like a hot alien go-go girl. The inside reveals two loving, seemingly blood-smeared singers. In another photo Sam is sporting headgear made from chicken's feet. It's good to know American youth still has the same wholesome outlook they did back in the fifties. With songs like Opium Fuck Groove and Black Latex In The Hour Of The Fips, I couldn't wait to give it a spin on my trusty Panasonic. What I heard is very difficult to describe. Perhaps if I list some of the elements involved it will help (me). Insistent tribal drumming, highly processed vocals, use of a wide variety of instruments; tablas, steel drums, soprano sax, cello. There are no breaks in the disc, making it feel like a musical collage yet there are definitely some songs within the larger musical, "pastiche" as one might say. Jelly Eye starts with what sounds like a rhythmic washing machine and builds into a hypnotic Middle Eastern groove that is topped with a soprano sax solo and a slide bass part. Michelle's vocals are urgent and the rhythm guitar part is pure power, Maaaan. The cover of MC5's Come Together is a truly sensual experience due to Michelle's vocals that urge you to let go. Trash King is an all out assault on your aural senses. The mastermind behind this unusual disc is Sam Zimmerman. He is the lead vocalist (along with Michelle) and also wrote or co-wrote all of the songs. Sam has definitely created a concept and a sound. The band is extremely original and could go a few ways. Some songs like Orgone have a kitchy seventies quality yet still are stamped with that Action Daddy twist. I don't know if this band is going to start a new movement or just get sucked into the underground, but the potential is there and if Action Daddy was developed I would love to hear more.
If you would like to reach Action Daddy contact them at: Mojo Jelly Media PO Box 130122 Chinatown Station N.Y.C. 10013 (212) 228-6201
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