After just returning from New York's 'CMJ Music Marathon' this is what New York had to say: "Upbeat Irish Rock from Ireland served with a smile. Possibly my favorite discovery at CMJ" says The Limewire. Meanwhile over at Page 6 in the New york Post it read's like "That band Fred came over to New York from Ireland last week at showed the other hundred's of band's how to really write & perform cranking song's ...our festival favorites by far". Fred are a five piece from Cork City, Ireland who take the anguish, angst and pain out of Rock'n'roll, opting instead to just be really good. Some journalists interpret this as 'quirky', but Fred's achievements both live and in their recorded output far exceed any 'quirky' flash in the pan. "Like Sly & The Family Stone in a swordfight with the Flaming Lips, refereed by Brian Wilson" is how national newspaper The Irish Times described Fred. The band independently released their current album, Making Music So You Don't Have To, to a sold out Opera House two years ago. With the release of their latest single "Good One," they have done it again. Released in June of 2007, the band staged "FRED FEST" to capacity crowds in Cork, gaining huge support from both national radio and international radio stations. The release of their third studio album is scheduled for mid 2008, Fred's fan base both at home and abroad has grown at a rapid pace, with the band enlisting droves in the Fred army everywhere they go. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "..They play music that makes them happy, and their happiness makes us happy. As does their really great music. There's clever observations, witty lyrics and tunes so catchy you can't help singing and dancing out loud. Yes, dancing out loud dammit- that's just how good they are!" Dublinks – December 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "....There's no resisting this stuff unless you're a tone-deaf, stone-hearted, know nothing... Judging on tonight's showing, here are the most underrated band on these shores, and the real hope for 2007. Blissed out, loved-up and goddamn down and out funky, Fred we love you..." NME - January 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "...If Fred was an individual, he'd be the life and soul of the party, the kind of guy who'd put fun in a funeral. As it transpires, Fred is five such individuals, bringing all manner of subversive mirth to the show. Fred are as gallant and gifted a band of warriors as has ever defended the spirit of rock'n'roll-your-own" Hot Press ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "...Fred tear up the indie-angst rule-book to create a distinctive, original sound......Tight arrangement, sweet harmonies and a rhythm section that doesn't know when to quit are all strings to Fred's bow, but it is their lyrics, taking an intelligent, left-of-centre look at the world, that make them a breath of fresh air." The Irish Examiner ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Premier indie-funk-rock-soul-train Fred have been on an upward journey for some time now, having two acclaimed albums under their belt. A sterling live reputation, a work ethic that would put most bands to shame and some influencial Fred-Heads in high places, it looks like this five piece are about to surpass their 'cult status' in their home country, with a long overdue buzz beginning in both the UK and America." The Independent ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "They're Ireland's best kept secret but it seems their now doing their level best to change all that." The Limerick Event Guide ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "There is no doubt they are one of the top five bands in Ireland today and what they are producing is utterly contemporary. Fred are a breath of fresh air from the oh-so-serious world of Irish music at present. Their live shows combine their instantly catchy songs, their magnificent musicianship and their wicked sense of humour to great effect." The Weekender ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "...Cork five piece Fred have already carved out an impressive, if understated, niche as a bumbling, breezy outfit with a cheerful head and a punk heart." Hot Press ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "In the rainiest summer since clouds were invented, Fred brought masses of sunshine, to our stereos at least. 'Good One' and 'Damn you Hollywood' are that catchy. they actually sound like cover version's of something you loved as a child. Live they are equally familliar, even if it's your first time, and uber-hallion frontman Joe is as charming as he is hairy, .....They sound like no one else on this island. AU Magazine, October 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::