The Caulfield Sisters - Say It With Fire EP
The Caulfiels Sisters
Say It With Fire EP
American Laundromat Records, 2004
Rating: 8.0/10
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Former members of Pee Shy and Hidden Driveways have teamed up under the moniker of The Caulfield Sisters. They are an all girl trio from Brooklyn, NY who could have fitted perfectly during the times for Jesus and Mary Chain, Throwing Muses, Mazy Star or The Softies. The release of their six-song EP starts with the song “Phoebe’s Song.” If you are familiar with J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher In The Rye”, you may recall the part when Holden has a fond memory of his sister spinning in a blue coat swirling: “I felt all happy all of a sudden.” This song is a strong tribute to Phoebe, the little girl who possesses some possibility: “And if you could have been there too / And seen her dressed in blue/Maybe you could have made some sense of it all.” Mary sings. On ‘Higher’ you immediately feel like you should be swaying from side to side as if you are about to come down from some drug-induced euphoria. The rest of EP is constructed with these haunting and bittersweet songs. You too may be drawn into The Caulfield Sisters’ world a little too fast but pace yourself; you want to enjoy this ride.
Reviewed on: 04.03.05



