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The Monkey

from Carpe Diem by The Foes of Fern

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Go find the music video for this track on our youtube page and watch everyone rip off Fern's beard.


Jeanette Catherine Lynne of Sharp turn Records
On their latest release "The Monkey" we are greeted with musicianship from every angle, from the tight groovy rhythms to the wailing party-starting horn sections, and lead guitar dancing over top, it's a wild ride. The band brings a solid mix of The Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, and even some New Orleans Zydeco flair. Fern drives the monkey metaphor home singing "So I'll do your dance and ill be your monkey, and ill act a fool and it'll be so funny" followed by a sweet female chorus response singing "just dance, just dance".

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Everyone likes it when you’re one of them.
No they can’t stand a little difference
Some cookie cutter botox renegade
No girl I want to misbehave

But still I play on in their mascaraed
Laughter is gold inside their game
They can’t see it’s all make-believe
Cuz they’ll never get the real me

So I’ll do your dance
And I’ll be your monkey
And I’ll act the fool
It’ll be so fucking funny

Just dance
Just dance

We all love staring in the mirror
Helps us think a little clearer
Look in your eyes and learn how they lie
Fight back that deception and they’ll think you’re fine

Now don’t eat unless you’re hungry
Don’t speak less you got something to say
Our thoughts will boil and marinade
But it’s just a little game we play

So I’ll do your dance
And I’ll be your monkey
And I’ll act the fool
It’ll be so fucking funny

Just dance
Just dance

credits

from Carpe Diem, released November 23, 2020
Drums - Owen Flanagan
Bass - Phul James Marphlak
Synth / Backing Vocals - Branden Steinagle
Acoustic Guitar / Backing Vocals - Joe Pomarico
Percussion - Billy McCabe
Bongos - Andrew J. Ho
Tenor Sax - Magnus Bakken
Alto Sax - Michael Squillace
Trumpet - Bruce Krywinski Jr.
Tuba - Victoria Laurence
Imaginary Uke Chris Dubrow

Mastered by Zach Kornhauser
Recorded and Mixed by Joe Pomarico

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The Foes of Fern Asbury Park, New Jersey

Good things take time, and when it comes to creating lasting art this motto is even more relevant. For Asbury-park supergroup The Foes of Fern led by virtuoso front man Matt “Fern” Fernicola patience has finally paid off with the release of his highly anticipated LP Carpe Diem which has been 4 years in the making.

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