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Fire Note Says: Don’t let the name stop you from checking out the likable Ginger, Baby!

Album Review:
Miami’s Father Bloopy and their debut record Ginger, Baby is a slice of modern indie rock that lets their influences like The Kinks, Lou Reed and even ELO shine through on many of the twelve tracks, giving the album a true sense of familiarity even though the band flies under the radar of most. The group is lead by singer/songwriter Roger Houdaille, which has been on the Miami scene for years releasing solo EPs. These previous recordings lead up to the release of Ginger, Baby which follows suit of his earlier offerings containing focused and concise tracks of witty lyrics and pop sensibilities. Houdaille has the swagger and croon of a young Jonathan Richman, which gives each track a likable quality and makes repeat listens rewarding. You might get scared off from the bands name itself but once you get by the somewhat awkward naming the music on Ginger, Baby will win itself a spot in your rotation because of its modern yet classic groove of indie rock that can stand beside some of the more familiar artists in the genre.

Key Tracks: “Ginger, Baby”, “And I, Lover”, “Miss Morality”

Bands With Similar Fire:
The Modern Lovers
Evan Dando
Lou Reed

-Reviewed by Sam DaMatta

http://thefirenote.blogspot.com/2008/05/father-bloopy-ginger-baby.html