Before you dismiss them as another White Stripes clone, replace Jack White’s growl with a voice closer to the Gossip’s Beth Ditto and the garage rock references with chunkier classic rock riffage. They’ve got their formula honed to a sharp point and cram in a lot of hooks...it’s a fun album that will sound good over a case of beer on a humid summer day, and there’s always a need for a few of those in your collection.
EXCLAIM! SAYS:
Little Foot Long Foot are a clever, bluesy kitsch rock duo that have the rare ability to make their Jack-and-Meg-in-reverse novelty work in their favour. Harsh Words delivers on its titular promise, with scathing, gritty send-ups on everything from marriage to Toronto's music scene. It's a refreshing take on some otherwise too-serious subjects (see: music, especially in Toronto). Little Foot Long Foot's full-length debut is a confident and polished effort, and it shouldn't stay off the radar much longer.
HEROHILL.COM SAYS:
I know it’s easy to fall for big guitars and crashing drums, especially with a cute female belting out the vocals - and make no mistake, she has some pipes - and the fact that Isaac Klein's snare might be tighter than the pants they both seem to hate, but Little Foot Long Fit is working to find their own niche in this suddenly over saturated genre. Their modern take on the classic sound adds just enough self-deprecating humor and sarcastic nonchalance (and some country swagger) to the tried and true emotions you expect to hear.
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CONFRONTMAGAZINE.COM SAYS...
‘Harsh Words’ is, thematically, an attack on a lot of different subjects by a very angry duo. But they manage to do so without appearing venomous or self-righteous. In fact, they manage to make their subject matter into an excuse for belting out some near-perfect, ass-kicking Blues Rock."
THE NATIONAL POST SAYS....
"Smith wails through Marriage Ain’t a Promise like it’s an aural punch in the face, and Ego Song will urge you to drive quicker than you probably should... the Toronto twosome manages to capture a distinct tone with Smith’s dirty distortion. The sound makes you feel like you’re trudging through a dusty southern town with a guitar strapped to your back and a revolver sitting on your hip, looking for trouble." Sean D. Fitzgerald, National Post
WE SAY...
our sound is primarily influenced by mary queen of scots and theodor herzl.
buy our brand new full length album 'HARSH WORDS' in hard copy here for $12.50 (shipping included)
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“Little Foot Long Foot's full-length debut is a confident and polished effort, and it shouldn't stay off the radar much longer.” - exclaim.ca
Toronto’s Little Foot Long Foot was born out of necessity and practicality. Following the release of their EP Just About Broke, Joan Smith (vocals, guitar) and Isaac Klein (drums) gained success through college radio, multiple best of 2008 lists, and built up a fan base and reputation as ‘the next awesome Toronto two-piece’ -twowaymonologues.com.
LFLF have released their first full length album, Harsh Words - recorded at Chemical Sound (Tokyo Police Club, Death From Above 1979) and produced by Colin Williams (Crystal Castles) - to scads of rave reviews. With this momentum they’ve been criss-crossing Canada in 2009 and killing it from Halifax to Vancouver.
"Joan Smith plays the guitar like it’s a weapon of mass destruction, and Isaac Klein plays the drums with such controlled precision that it makes his tongue stick out. Joan’s voice commands attention; you have to hear it to believe it. Their country-tinged, bluesy rock-with-bite starts toes tapping, feet stamping, and a dance party in front of the stage." - Backstage Vancouver
Great CD review in Exclaim online 'Little Foot Long Foot are a clever, bluesy kitsch rock duo that have the rare ability to make their Jack-and-Meg-in-reverse novelty work in their favour. Harsh Words delivers on its titular promise, with scathing, gritty send-ups on everything from marriage to Toronto's music scene'
That was a great set at The Rivoli. Speed-adled blues rock imbued with country-twang, exploding with an undeniable classic spirit. The CD release was a success. Onwards and upwards for the band.
Great CD review in this issue of Now Magazine, "Nevertheless, it's a fun album that will sound good over a case of beer on a humid summer, and there's always a need for a few of those in your collection"
Glad to see you'll be returning to Moncton! I had a great time playing with you at Doc Dylan's last year, but can't wait to hear the new album live. I'm loving what I'm hearing so far, see ya at the Paramount !
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