Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (CD, Apr-2003, Polydor Records UK)

Ok, let me first say one thing. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs 2003 album "Fever to Tell" is not for the faint of heart. If you are not into indie, punk, emo, or what I would call chaotic melodies and rhythms you should just place the cd back on the shelf and step away slowly. Yet if you do fall under the category of true rock and roll fan this album will surely blow your socks off. Karen O's (lead vocalist) vocals are a masterpiece switching from sweet school girl to punk rock bitch in a matter of seconds. The drums are also extremely organized yet almost feel off rhythm half the time, and the guitar leads the way with sharp rhythms that bind everything together. This is a great CD but even a listener who really wants to like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs will have to spend some time listening and learning to love the uniqueness of their sound.