Cara Means Friend

I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of a new exciting project by Cara from one of my favourite bands, The Defekters. Cara has launched her own solo project and is taking it around the UK this summer busking some towns and playing at various events and festivals.

Cara Means Friend (because it does) is the title of Cara's project and her new 5 track EP. For those of you who know Cara from The Defekters you will know her vocal and writing talents are amazing and this EP does not disappoint.

The opening track, Skankrobber, is her take on the famous Bank Robber song by The Clash with lyrics highlighting the corruption of our government. Second track Fairyfails is a song to all the women that as little girls are told they are princesses. Are You Ready comes next with some lovely group vocals by a local home education group singing a catchy hook that I dare you not to be singing by the second play of the track.

We are Lions is the fourth track and my favorite from this collection, an inspiring song telling people to get up and fight for their rights and for justice. The EP ends with a beautiful love song in a more folky style compared to the rest of the album that has a more reggae/ska/punky feel. Having said that you cannot put Cara in a box but for the purpposes of a review you kind of have to or else readers don't really know what you're talking about! Check her out.....

Buy a digital version of the EP from her BANDCAMP PAGE
Watch the EP launch on her FACEBOOK PAGE
Watch her videos on her YOUTUBE PAGE 

Link up with her Facebook page and you will hear about gigs. Here are a couple of pictures I took on the night of the EP launch....

Thanks for looking :) xxx