Name: Cat's Eyes by Cat's Eyes
Brand: Cat's Eyes
SKU: 602527675664
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Despite being written off as trendy garage punks at first, the Horrors have been behind some surprisingly eclectic music. Most obvious was their reinvention into psychedelic shoegazers on their second album, Primary Colours, but the analog synth-heavy side project Spider & the Flies and this collaboration between singer Faris Badwan and soprano Rachel Zeffira also show that there’s more to the band than rehashing the ‘60s in all-black outfits. While Cat’s Eyes love that decade too, they explore different musical territory, mining the drama and romance of Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood's duets as well as the eccentric brilliance of Joe Meek's productions for a sound that’s equal parts campy and vulnerable, mischievous and romantic. However, the actual sound of Cat’s Eyes isn’t as retro as might be expected. The combination of Zeffira’s pristine vocals and the hovering, swooping soundscapes surrounding her suggest Broadcast on the shyly sweet love song “The Best Person I Know” and Felt Mountain-era Goldfrapp on “Bandit,” one of the few times when her operatic training comes to the fore. Though Primary Colours was far less theatrical than the Horrors' debut, Strange House, was, Badwan can’t help but have some influence of Z-grade horror and spy movie themes in his music. At times this adds a playful wink, as on the slinky go-go workouts “Cat’s Eyes” and “Face in the Crowd,” but Badwan's atonal solo turn “Sooner or Later” is the album’s sore thumb. However, he redeems himself on the lovely duet “The Lull,” which just emphasizes that Cat’s Eyes' best moments are often the most delicate. “Over You” and “Not a Friend” use the duo’s fascination with spooky girl group pop vividly, and “I Knew It Was Over” is so hymnal that it doesn’t seem all that gimmicky that it was first performed at the Vatican. Cat’s Eyes is an intriguing album of heartbroken, shadowy pop that transcends its influences when it aims directly for the heart.
© Heather Phares /TiVo

1. Cat's Eyes

by Cat's Eyes

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Drums: Steve Osborne
Nick Marangoni; Performer
Guitar: Steve Osborne; Performer
Engineer: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones
Tom Dalgety; Production
Mastering Engineer: Pete Maher; Production
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Organ: Steve Osborne
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Percussion: Nick Marangoni
Steve Osborne; Performer
Performer: Nick Marangoni
Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan
Steve Osborne; Performer
Piano: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Strings: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production
Recording Assistant: Rodaidh Mcdonald; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Maher
Rodaidh Mcdonald
Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other

2. The Best Person I Know

by Cat's Eyes

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Cor Anglais: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Guitar: Steve Osborne; Performer
Keyboard: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Composer: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Engineer: Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Oboe: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Performer: Steve Osborne
Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Osborne
Faris Badwan; Performer
Vibraphone: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Studio Personnel: Kevin Metcalfe
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

3. I'm Not Stupid

by Cat's Eyes

Cor Anglais: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Orchestra Contractor: Rachel Zeffira; Production
Performer: Musicians Collective Session Orchestra
Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Engineer: Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Andrew Dudman
Tom Dalgety; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Piano: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Strings: Rachel Zeffira
Musicians Collective Session Orchestra; Performer
Synthesizer: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Vibraphone: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Composer: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Studio Personnel: Kevin Metcalfe
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Andrew Dudman
Tom Dalgety; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

4. Face In The Crowd

by Cat's Eyes

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Drums: Steve Osborne
Nick Marangoni; Performer
Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Engineer: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones
Tom Dalgety; Production
Guitar: Steve Osborne; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Recording Assistant: Cameron Craig; Production
Percussion: Nick Marangoni
Steve Osborne; Performer
Performer: Nick Marangoni
Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan
Steve Osborne; Performer
Piano: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Trombone: Steve Osborne; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Studio Personnel: Kevin Metcalfe
Steve Osborne
Cameron Craig
Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

5. Not A Friend

by Cat's Eyes

Bass ( Vocal): Faris Badwan; Performer
Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Bass (vocal): Faris Badwan; Performer
Cor Anglais: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Guitar: Faris Badwan; Performer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Oboe: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Percussion: Faris Badwan; Performer
Performer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Engineer: Joe Jones
Tom Dalgety
Steve Osborne; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones
Tom Dalgety
Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

6. Bandit

by Cat's Eyes

Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Cor Anglais: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Horn: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Oboe: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Percussion: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones; Performer
Performer: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones
Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan; Performer
Trombone: Steve Osborne; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Whistle: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Engineer: Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne; Production
Mastering Engineer: Pete Maher; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production
Studio Personnel: Pete Maher
Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne; Production

7. Sooner Or Later

by Cat's Eyes

Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Guitar: Steve Osborne; Performer
Harmonium: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Orchestra Leader: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Percussion: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones; Performer
Performer: Musicians Collective Session Orchestra
Joe Jones
Rachel Zeffira
Andy Wood
Owen Slade
Faris Badwan
Steve Osborne
Mike Lovatt; Performer
Engineer: Steve Osborne
Joe Jones
Tom Dalgety; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Programmer: Andrew Dudman; Production
Strings: Musicians Collective Session Orchestra; Performer
Studio Personnel: Kevin Metcalfe
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones; Production
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan; Performer
Trombone: Andy Wood; Performer
Trumpet: Mike Lovatt; Performer
Tuba: Owen Slade; Performer
Vocals: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

8. The Lull

by Cat's Eyes

Harmonium: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
French Horn: Alex Hambleton; Performer
Orchestra Leader: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Engineer: Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones
Andrew Dudman
Steve Osborne; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Recording Assistant: Tom Dalgety; Production
Percussion: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Performer: Musicians Collective Session Orchestra
Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan
Alex Hambleton; Performer
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Strings: Musicians Collective Session Orchestra; Performer
Synthesizer: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Vibraphone: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production
Studio Personnel: Joe Jones
Kevin Metcalfe
Steve Osborne
Andrew Dudman
Tom Dalgety; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other

9. Over You

by Cat's Eyes

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Osborne; Performer
Cor Anglais: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Drums: Nick Marangoni; Performer
Guitar: Steve Osborne; Performer
Composer: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Engineer: Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Recording Assistant: Mark Bishop; Production
Oboe: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Percussion: Nick Marangoni; Performer
Performer: Faris Badwan
Nick Marangoni
Rachel Zeffira
Steve Osborne; Performer
Piano: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Strings: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan; Performer
Trombone: Steve Osborne; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Studio Personnel: Joe Jones
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety
Mark Bishop
Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other
Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production

10. I Knew It Was Over

by Cat's Eyes

Primary Artist: Cat's Eyes; Main Performer
Performer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Piano: Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Synthesizer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Performer
Vocals: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Performer
Composer: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Zeffira
Faris Badwan; Composer
Engineer: Tom Dalgety
Joe Jones
Steve Osborne; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Producer: Steve Osborne; Production
Recording Assistant: Tom Dalgety; Production
Studio Personnel: Joe Jones
Kevin Metcalfe
Steve Osborne
Tom Dalgety; Production
Composer Lyricist: Faris Badwan
Rachel Zeffira; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

28 minutes and 22 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1535x1535 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Co-operative Music

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 2, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602527675664

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Cat's Eyes

1. Cat's Eyes

2. The Best Person I Know

3. I'm Not Stupid

4. Face In The Crowd

5. Not A Friend

6. Bandit

7. Sooner Or Later

8. The Lull

9. Over You

10. I Knew It Was Over

Technical Specifications

Cat's Eyes

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1. Cat's Eyes

2. The Best Person I Know

3. I'm Not Stupid

4. Face In The Crowd

5. Not A Friend

6. Bandit

7. Sooner Or Later

8. The Lull

9. Over You

10. I Knew It Was Over

Technical Specifications