CATNYP the band

Post punk power pop.

"David Bowie was always aware of what was around the corner in terms of modern music. He was among the first to recognize the greatness of Pixies. And, while many others would soon embrace the quartet, Bowie also realized what it was that made them great in the first place.

He called them 'the psychotic Beatles' and made reference to their innovative use of loud-soft dynamics. Perhaps, no other critic was as direct and memorable in describing the group. Now, Pixies have influenced many a top-selling band, but there’s something about their genuine and unsettling weirdness that even their most ardent followers steer away from. 

Catnyp, on the other hand, jumps right into the nuttiness that often accompanies Frank Black’s vocals. Catnyp sounds like a raised by the television set who suddenly gets a job as a preacher—like Pixies covering Bob Dylan for a tribute record that may never see the light of day. It’s the eccentricity that makes it a winner." 

- Alt77