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Woohooo! Went to the Jucifer CD release party @ Lunch Paper last night. You really can't beat free PBR with a whiffle ball bat. Now, if you guys aren't familiar with Jucifer, it's a 2 member band starring Ed and Amber. Amber Valentine is like 5'5" and a voice that makes clouds disappear. She is the lead vocals and plays a mean 6-string bass, donning 12" stacks, 60's go-go outfits and a hairstyle that puts Peggy Bundy to shame. She reminds me alot of PJ Harvey versus Lil' Bo Peep. Her lyrics are emphasised by giddy whispers, yelps, keens, and growls. Ed Livengood is the energy ball behind the drums. Bound by old weathered rubberbands and duct tape, he's sure to get you jumping (either to avoid his spit or by force.) Imagine if you will, Animal from The Muppet Show with old Public Enemy beats stuck in his head and you'll have a good idea on how his H-bomb performance rates. For over 4 years, Jucifer has been delicately blasting Athenians with their own distinctive approach to rocknroll that combines drastic dynamics with minor key melodies, dreamy, sometimes scornful lyrics and a healthy sense of humor. There's already buzz about an IDM remix of a song or two by a friend of mine, Stuart. So, yes, kiddies. Obey. Go get their new album, I Name You Destroyer. Guaranteed to make you sane again.