I've been a fan of these freaky/folky ladies since stumbling across their Beautiful Boyz EP while trying to find Beachwood Sparks' cover of Sade's "By Your Side". But that's neither here nor there. These sisters are artistic anchors of the so-called 'freak-folk' scene in New York and exhibit those qualities I most admire in music; experimentation, daring, vulnerability, and earnestness. Their music is certainly "difficult", but that's hardly an excuse for their ultra low profile in the music world.
Stereogum writer, Brandon Stosuy, and many of his musician friends clearly agree. Follow the link to read a great discussion on the merits of CocoRosie's music and artistic identity. Grocerystowe favorites Antony Hegarty, Doveman, Nico Muhly, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) and William Basinski are among those who weigh in. If you don't take the time to read the piece I strongly suggest you at least download the track "Lemonade", as it's one of the best tracks of 2010 so far.
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