Von Iva - Von Iva (CD)

All Music Guide

"Ladies and Gentleman, we're here to tell you what the world ain't got enough of," exclaims Von Iva frontwoman Jillian Iva on the whitehot motion of "Feel It." The San Francisco fourpiece delivers a brash mix of soul and rock roll on their selftitled debut. They sweat soul. Underneath the foxy synth beats of Becky Kupersmith, Kelly Harris' armorplated drumming and Elizabeth DavisSimpson's sneaky bass lines, this sixsong EP maintains that love is the drug. It's enough to shake what your Mama gave ya, and then some. "Same Sad Song" gives a riotous welcome with its punkinspired undertones. Iva is tough and sexy in her performance, much like her favorite Tina Turner, while also squaring up to current mainstream female artists such as Karen O., Peaches, and Le Tigre. The demands never stop; swivel your hips like it hurts on "Feel It" and match up to the galloplike strut of "Not Hot To Trot." Von Iva's brassy kind of soul is pure. In 2005, not too many are really making this kind of music..., let alone making an honest effort in capturing both the spirit and swagger of rock and roll like Von Iva does. They slap you up good. [The EP also features the video for "Not Hot To Trot")] - MacKenzie Wilson , All Music Guide Read more Less