Tender Trap - Oh Katrina

by Anthony Strutt

published: 23 / 6 / 2002

Label: Fortuna POP!
Format: 7"

intro

Refreshingly "cool" debut EP from indiepop pioneer, Amelia Fletcher's new project, Tender Trap

'Oh Katrina' is our first introduction to Amelia Fletcher's new project Tender Trap, which uses musicians who were members of her last band, Marine Research. 'Oh Katrina' is jangly, spunky, fast power pop all done with grace from someone who almost invented indie pop while everyone else was just dreaming about it. The first B side, 'Badge of Love, 'the only track here not to appear on thir debut album 'Film Molecules' reminds me of the Seeds of Love, and combines a garage band sound of the 80's with that of the 60's. The final song 'Dyspraxic' is very harsh, almost hardcore, and very direct and to the point. On the whole, a very refreshing record from a bunch of musicians who we thought had done everything possible of them. Cool stuff and a cool label too !

Track Listing:-

1 Oh Katrina
2 Badge of Love
3 Dyspraxic

Band Links:-

http://tendertrapband.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Fletcher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tender_Trap

Label Links:-

http://www.fortunapop.com/
https://twitter.com/fortunapop
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fortuna-POP/202756739792517

interviews

Interview (2010)

Rachel Williams speaks to indie pop group Tender Trap about their new line-up and first album in four years,'Dansette Dansette'

Interview (2002)

live reviews

100 Club, London, 15/12/2010

Despite front woman Amelia Fletcher battling flu, Anthony Strutt sees Tender Trap play an infectious and summery set of indie pop at the 100 Club in London

Brixton JAMM, London, 22/7/2010