Album: The Cat and the Cobra by Les Savy Fav (1999)
Genre: Art Punk | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: The Cat and the Cobra was the second album by Les Savy Fav. It was the first CD released by Frenchkiss Records, bassist Syd Butler's label. The vinyl LP was released by Self-Starter Foundation. The first track, "The Orchard," features guest backing vocals by Toko Yasuda, who later went on to play in Enon.

Artist Background: Les Savy Fav is a New York City indie rock band. Their style is influenced by art rock and post-hardcore. The group is known for the stage presence of lead singer Tim Harrington. The band is signed to Frenchkiss Records, which is owned by the band's bassist, Syd Butler. The group's original line-up, formed in 1995, all met while attending the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Live shows are punctuated by the antics of frontman Harrington, including interacting with au... Part of the Providence, Rhode Island, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Indie Rock style.

Related Artists: Q and Not U, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Hot Snakes, The Thermals

Music Scene: Part of the Providence, Rhode Island, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Indie Rock style.

Tags: Art Punk, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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The Cat and the Cobra was the second album by Les Savy Fav. It was the first CD released by Frenchkiss Records, bassist Syd Butler's label. The vinyl LP was released by Self-Starter Foundation. The first track, "The Orchard," features guest backing vocals by Toko Yasuda, who later went on to play in Enon.

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