1997 FETISH’s eponymous debut was a strong introduction to the South African underground in 1997. Their name suggested brazenness and sexuality, attributes underlined by music that was husky with thought and mystery. Vocals, like dark chocolate, interplay with dancing guitar whilst keyboards aid the decadence, a layer that can never fatten in the exercising darkness. [...]

2003 “Gotta grow stronger, move away from the dictates surrounding me.” Four songs meld rock, Brit indie and adult contemporary into music that soars. There’s sufficient diversity for constant listening but it’s ‘Empty Hands’ and ‘Make It Your System’ (because of their strong choruses) that shout as my favourites. It’s an enhanced E.P. possessing many [...]