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Comparison of the cover for my record "Furio" in homage to Duran Duran's "Rio" cover art designed by Malcolm Garrett with illustration by Patrick Nagel

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Comparison of the cover for my record "Mystic Kitten" illustrated by Andaerz in homage to Alice Cooper's "Welcome to My Nightmare" cover art by Drew Struzan

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Comparison of the cover for my record "Nineteen Eighty-Fur" painted by Jennifer Maher Coleman as homage to Van Halen's "1984" cover art by Margo Z Nahas

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"Still Just a Cat in a Rage" available meow on NEON PINK VINYL. Grab yours at Bandcamp.

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Still Just a Cat in a Rage

Pre-order the new album on Bandcamp! Release day is September 6. Rad artwork by Lucas Mendonça. Mastered for vinyl by Von Hertzog.

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Here's a preview of the songs on "Still Just a Cat in a Rage". Releasing in September 2024.

GET THE VINYL EARLY: Message me for payment & shipping details. $20 USD + postage. Includes a postcard, sticker, download code and custom guitar pick.

Art by Lucas Mendonça

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Album Review: 'Nineteen Eighty-Fur' by Cat Temper

Key Quote: "The goal-posts have shifted once again in terms of songwriting and production, as well as videos and artwork "

Hot on the heels of last year's 'Mystic Kitten', comes a brand new 8-track release from the one and only Cat Temper.

1. Fur Warning

The epic other-worldly opener transports us to a Jean-Michel Jarre style alien landscape. This track builds beautifully using a strong repeating synth riff - we are on our way!

2. Take Your Whiskers Home

Something a little more light hearted and funkier for track 2. Riff after riff and hook after hook keep coming.

3. Pawnama

The slightly darker 'Pawnama' is track 3 and the the highlight for me here is the unusual bass which takes the lead in places. There's even a nod to the Spaghetti Westerns buried in here - blink and you'll miss it.

4. Happy Tails

Lead single from the album and if you've not seen the video for this, do so now. Ok done that? Good. The song (as well as the video) is inspired by 80s classic Synthpop tunes like Aha's Take On Me amongst others. A fine tribute.

5. Jamie's Meowin'

This one could be taken from the 'Drive' soundtrack. Think about driving through a neon lit cityscape. My personal favourite from this collection both musically and from the production and mixing perspective.

6. One Paw Out The Door

This could be part 2 of track 5 - a gear shift and we leave the city behind and down the open road. It has a more optimistic feel as a the new day dawns.

7. Women And Kittens First

Possibly the strongest intro on the album due to the killer synth riff and when the cow-bell comes in, I'm tapping my feet.

8. Purruption

The final song is slick and (quite annoyingly) the main riff stays with you long after it's finished.

In conclusion...

This isn't just another Cat Temper album, the goal-posts have shifted once again in terms of songwriting and production as well as videos and artwork.

Cat Temper Contact Details And Music Links:

Twitter: @cattempermeow

Album Spotify: Nineteen Eighty-Fur

Artist Spotify: Cat Temper

Bandcamp: Nineteen Eighty-Fur | Cat Temper (bandcamp.com)

Website: Cat Temper

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"Nineteen Eighty-Fur" records are selling fast! Choose your flavor: Cherry Bomb or Milky Marble.

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The new Cat Temper album "Nineteen Eighty-Fur" is available to preorder on Bandcamp! Digital and 2 versions of vinyl. Cover art by Jennifer Maher Coleman is an homage to Van Halen's "1984" album which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.

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The artwork for my new album Mystic Kitten is a tribute to the iconic Alice Cooper "Welcome to My Nightmare" album cover by Drew Struzan. Thanks Andaerz for the amazing illustration!

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Aaaahahaha holy shit this headline 😍

I'm in the paper today talkin' tunes, trains and randy robots! 🗞️🚇🤖

Check out the album here...

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FURIO is available meow on vinyl and cat-sette! Cover design is an homage to Duran Duran's "Rio", the best album artwork of the 1980s. https://cattemper.bandcamp.com/album/furio

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Just like many artists, I often doubt myself and my own work. Whether I’m on the correct path or if I should be making music that has a broader commercial appeal. I’m gender fluid/non-binary and sometimes I wonder in order to become successful, I should play up more of my feminine side to gain more attention and air time and diminish my identity.

I made a point to stop doubting myself and actually make the music and art I wanted to create; To express myself as genuine as possible and to push my own capabilities and boundaries. I was finally able to produce a record that’s true to who I am, with a sound that I can proudly call my own. The result was my sophomore record, Arcana, which came out February of this year.

My favorite song in Arcana is “Excelsior,” named after New York’s motto, my old home: To go above and beyond and aim high no matter what. The song embodies this gnosis in both lyrical meaning, song structure and performance. And to have this song land on Number 3 on Synthpop Fanatic’s Top 100 Synthpop Songs of 2022, means the world to me and gives the reassurance that staying true and genuine to oneself is really the only way to be.

Thank you Chris Brandon for this greatest honor. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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This continues to be my favorite music video

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It's Friday night! 💥🍸

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The Fox’s Wedding (LIVE) 🏮🦊🦊🏮

I can’t believe another year has gone by. I haven’t produced a holiday track, but this one is the closest one. The Fox’s Wedding is my Winter Solstice song. DeadlyKawaii and I got married on Winter Solstice a few years ago and it was the most magical moment of my life. I’ve always wanted to capture that magic and forever imbue it in a song. The first time I unveiled it to the world was around this time last year, from my living room.

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Fun to see everyone's Spotify Wrapped stats, but here are the kinds of numbers people care most about 😸