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So, to the single 'Smokers & Jokers. A slightly stoned Arctic Monkeys meet The Ordinary Boys for a very non threatening, light and laddish, likeable cod-ska romp, extolling the virtues of, and supporting the legalisation of Cannabis. Now, I'm not here to theorise or point my moral compass at anyone, so I shall sit firmly on the fence on the subject matter! However what I *am* here to do is give my honest view on a bands product and prospects. I happen to know that Fusion Family are pretty decent guys and they have made a good tune, what is apparent however, is that they seem to have a little obsession going with their pet subject ('Smokers & Jokers' not being their only Ganja friendly homage). If your band are drawn together by a mutual interest, thats cool but unfortunately their tastes are not only liable to have their stated desire for record company interest as likely as interest in Jo Brand at a pole dancing audition, but it rather clearly makes their playing sound slightly 'baked' as well. Obviously, committed stoners will love the message but you have to remember, (and I have to point out) that if you want to get signed, as the band say they do, getting on your soapbox on a subject such as sponsoring grass, you will, whether you agree or not, be giving yourself an additional fence to negotiate in the great 'unsigned' steeplechase.
If and when the smoke clears a bit, a little more energy and sharpness would drive this band a lot further forward.
Review by Drumhead
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'Jim Lockhart' review 07 'The Weed Operation single '
"FUSION FAMILYS tracks are excellent, lovely tight bass and drums. They’re well put together too, nice rhythmic stuff happening and good structures – you’ve got a good instinct for what makes a track hold together musically. Also tasty harmonies and nice guitar".
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Hey guys.
1 week agoI was down at the march in May.
Had a great time, and you guys were great.
Keep it up.
Fighting for a good cause.
Smokers and Jokers is such a good song!!!
2 weeks agohey guys,
2 weeks agoDavid here from Clique. Hope all is going well. just wanna let you know about our Christmas Special Recording Rates. Just check our blog for info if you are interested in recording.
Would love to work with you again
cheers
dave
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25 weeks agoIts FREE anyway, so at very least it's a chance for a piss up!!!
Deadly Performance at the gig guys, got a vid of the start.
26 weeks agoyou's are amazin, you sound sort of like ben reel, or atleast his song "cosmic shifting"
27 weeks agoYou guys really were something special on sat, fair play, you've got a new fan in me anyway, legalise!
28 weeks agoyous were deadly at the march...do you have and cd's or singles out yet??
28 weeks agolads great music and thanks for playing at the march
would have loved a fog in Voodoo after!
28 weeks agoNice work on the March lads loved the tune
28 weeks ago