Bonus MP3: Fate Lions -- "Calendar Girls"

A few weeks back, Kelly Dearmore gave Fate Lions' recently released Good Enough For You a few spins and offered up his thoughts on the offering from the Dallas-based quintet. In short: He liked what he'd heard. Wrote Dearmore:Over the course of its thirteen songs, Good Enough For You negotiates...

By Pete Freedman

May 28, 2010

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A few weeks back, Kelly Dearmore gave Fate Lions' recently released Good Enough For You a few spins and offered up his thoughts on the offering from the Dallas-based quintet. In short: He liked what he'd heard. Wrote Dearmore:

Over the course of its thirteen songs, Good Enough For You negotiates the fine line that lies between simple monotony and a band showcasing its signature sound. Thanks to an energy that's bright, urgent and raw, Fate Lions successfully land on the side of the latter. Continue reading...

After the jump, you can judge the band's sound for yourself. The band's been kind enough to pass along its song "Calendar Girls" for your listening and downloading pleasure. Check it out.

Bonus mp3:

Fate Lions -- "Calendar Girls"

Catchy stuff, for sure. Also, I'm generally a fan of any song that includes references "one dollar handjobs." Stay classy, Fate Lions. Stay classy, indeed.

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