Prince Perry
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | INDIE
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Spanish text, please see link. - La Nacion (Costa Rica's National Newspaper)
Toronto, ON's Prince Perry transports listeners back to the heyday of the two-Tone era with this EP, and while the record isn't exactly an exercise in revivalism, it successfully channels the songwriting and passion of Coventry, circa 1980.
Perry's debut album featured quirky originals next to novel arrangements of the Police, the Clash and a brooding, dub-y take on ska guru Toots Hibbert's "Sweet and Dandy."
This sophomore release tightens the band's scope into a punchy, confident sound that could fill any dance floor. Perry's shoegazer lyrics ("Say You Won't"), mixed with a sense of irreverent humour (geriatric sex-drive saga "Love at the End of the Century") and theatrical flair, à la Violent Femmes, makes for a lively, layered listening experience. The two sonic left turns at the end of the album are uneven additions though. The dark, anthemic "Wire" provides a promise of an exciting new direction for the band, but "Yo Te Vi," a repetitive acoustic track sung in Spanish, never manages to go anywhere. - Exclaim Magazine (CAN)
The Hotknives und vor allem auch The Madness müssen sich warm anziehen. Neben Buster Shuffle aus ihrem eigenen Land, kommt nun auch aus Kanada eine neue Ska-Pop-Sensation ganz unprätentiös aber absolut überzeugend daher. Mit der EP „Whatever" kündigen sich Prince Perry aus Toronto in der weltweiten Skaszene an. Und ihre Musik ist einfach umwerfend. Sie haben das Zeug zum ganz großen Kino und werden aus ihrem „Extended Player" schnell eine ausgedehnte Karriere basteln. In astreinem englisch und mit einem Goodie für die spanischsprachige Welt „Yo Te Vi" überzeugen sie mit eindrucksvollen Kompositionen, sagenhaften Melodien mit Ohrwurmcharakter und SIng-A-Long Refrains, die den erfolgreichsten Brit-Pop-Bands der jüngsten Geschichte in nichts, aber auch gar nichts, nachstehen. Bereits der Opener „Until It Don`t Happen" ist hitverdächtig. „Whatever You Can Get Away" ist eine ruhige Nummer, die stark an die genialen „Smooth Beans" erinnert. Und „Love At The End Of The Century" ist definitiv ein Hit. Und das ist noch lange nicht alles. Engländer zieht Euch warm an. Die Kanadier kommen auf der Überholspur. Skankin Pop mit den eingängstigen Melodien seit langem.
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The Hotknives and especially The Madness must wrap up warm. In addition to Buster Shuffle from their own country, is now coming from Canada, a new ska-pop sensation, therefore, quite unpretentious, but absolutely compelling. With the EP "Whatever" is Prince Perry from Toronto to announce the worldwide Skaszene. And their music is just amazing. You have the makings of a very large movie and are from their "Extended Player 'fast craft an extended career. In knot-English and exude a goodie for the Spanish speaking world, "Yo Te Vi" them with impressive compositions, incredible melodies catchy and sing-a-long choruses, the most successful Brit-pop bands of recent history in anything, but also nothing inferior. Already the opener "Until It Don` t Happen "is a real hit. "Whatever You Can Get Away" is a quiet number, which greatly inspired the "Smooth Beans" reminds. And "Love At The End Of The Century" is a definite hit. And that's not all. Englishman pulls you warm. The Canadians are on the fast track. Skankin pop melodies with the eingängstigen long. - Rocking Steady (GER)
CIUT 89.5FM- Toronto Top 30
#12 for the week ending Nov. 24, 2009
CKXU 88.3FM- Lethbridge
#9 for the weeke ending Nov. 24, 2009 - http://www.earshot-online.com
Discography
'Songs About Girls' (LP), Winterbeard Records, Jan, 2010
With a nod to his roots, Perry's debut album is an expression of his true passion for ska, reggae and his favourite distraction.
‘Whatever You Can Get Away With (EP), Winterbeard Records, 2010
Six-song promotional EP
‘Love At The End Of The Century’ (LP), Zebra Libre, 2011
A bum-shaking, sing-along adventure that you'll play at parties, in your car and have you dancing while you clean the house.
Both long play records are produced by Mitch ‘King Kong’ Girio (Emma-Lee, The Kingpins, The Expos), and have charted top ten on campus and community stations across Canada, Europe and South America.
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Prince Perry is a force on stage and his infectious, reggae-infused pop and rock and roll is guaranteed to get feet moving and have you feeling like it’s not too late to be happy with your life.
Dubbed the new Prince of Ska, Perry's upbeat sound is fresh, urgent and energetic drawing comparisons to Elvis Costello, Joe Strummer and The Special's Terry Hall.
Perry's passion for singing and music has already caught the attention of tens of thousands of followers. He has toured Europe, Canada, South America, the US and his performance is equally effective on the biggest stages or in the smallest clubs.
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