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Solo Furry Animal

Friday, September 21, 2007

Gruff Rhys is best known as a member of Super Furry Animals, the ultra-fun Welsh pop outfit that pumped out catchy songs and weird videos starting in the 1990s. Rhys joins us to talk about "Candylion," his second solo release and first sung in English. And, he performs live in our studio. (Gruff Rhys appears at Hiro Ballroom in Manhattan tonight and at Union Hall in Brooklyn tomorrow.)

Gruff Rhys on MySpace
Video: Gruff Rhys, "Candylion"
Video: Gruff Rhys, "Gyrru Gyrru Gyrru"
Video: Super Furry Animals, "Hello Sunshine"


Comments

  • [1] Roger Walters from East Village September 21, 2007 - 02:39PM

    Surprising how different times are from 1948 to 1968 as mentioned in the first song you played than from 1968 to now. Seems there are clearly fewer differences today as I, at 51, continue to enjoy new music and culture.


  • [2] Roger Walters from East Village September 21, 2007 - 02:44PM

    My mistake. Comment above intended for discussion of "Hair" previously.
  • [3] Joe Bendik from NYC -East Village September 21, 2007 - 10:09PM

    Thank you for letting me air my views today on your show.

    I respect Hair for what it did, but felt compelled to call in, especially after that Alphabet Song.

    BTW. I know all about LBJ & LSD. I just didn't dig the form. Hearing that song cracked me up. It was a period piece, but I didn't dig how it was depicted. It was too 'Broadway', really.

    There are some real classics from this show. There is no denying that, but I just think the Rock Musical is a bad idea. I don't like Rent either.

    Your show rocks! I listen everyday. I applaud you for giving new artists a chance.

    Joe

    http://www.myspace.com/joebendik

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