MR FOGG - SECIOV / BLACK HEART

"A delicious slice of electronic pop from Mr Fogg "

review by Mike Bond
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Seciov Black Heart

Off kilter pop that perhaps belongs somewhere between Thom Yorke, mum and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, SECIOV the new single from Mr Fogg is a wonderfully strange and delightful affair.
With vocals that border on the anthemic and slinky electronica sonics, SECIOV is a hauntingly effective sounding song, one that introduces Mr Fogg as someone with a real ear for the more left field end of pop. Flipside, BLACK HEART feels slightly less immediate, but none the less enticing and intriguing, Mr Fogg again injecting enough surreal sound wizardry and intoxicating atmosphere to keep you hooked.
A delicious slice of electronic pop from Mr Fogg, SECIOV is the kind of thing that leaves you satisfied, but ultimately intrigued and hungry for more.

BIOGRAPHY
Lying somewhere in the musical mist between the melodic cries of Peter Gabriel, the soothing sonics of Super Furry Animals and the spikey production of Thom Yorke, Mr Fogg crafts the songs alone in his studio, but turns them completely on their head for the live show, with a full live band. A fantastic voice, clever production, and an ear for the pop-friendly hook have led to many admirers.
Mr Fogg's name is derived from the Jules Verne classic Around The World In 80 Days where Phileas Fogg attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, and travelling the globe may well be in the sights of Mr Fogg if his music continues to impress at the rate it has done.
The new single from Mr Fogg - SECIOV does not disappoint, meshing together a heartfelt vocal, crisp electronic/indie production and a catchy/pop based chorus.

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Review date: December 2007