Poor But Sexy is:
- David Brown: Vocals, Guitar
- Jason Caddell: Guitar, Recording and Mixing
- David Durst: Keyboards, Vocals
- Bruce Falconer: Drums, Vocals
- Brandon Kalber: Bass
Biography
Lead singer David Brown's exuberant Usher-esque vocals and insane nonstop dancing (a visually compelling hybrid of James Brown and Jarvis Cocker), as well as the band's elastic, neo-soul grooves, have been earning DC's Poor But Sexy some great word of mouth. PBS's debut album, Let's Move In Together, drops today and is a mercilessly brilliant funky soul dance party. It's shameless fun, with a post-punk twist.
Hitfix.com, February 15, 2011
How can anyone resist a band who look like Asexuals Anonymous call themselves Poor But Sexy and have a song called Hotter Than A Poptart? Then they go and make it sound like Prince on Viagra with someone's tongue in his cheek. Irresistible.
The Devil has the Best Tuna, January 13, 2011
If you would have told me in 1997 that two members of The Dismemberment Plan would eventually make insanely catchy Morris Day and the Time-esque semi-funk, I would have shit my pants. I'm still surprised by this development in 2011, but less so. Good times.
Citizen Dick, January 8, 2011
The driving "Cherry Delicious" and a fertile stretch in the second half find Poor But Sexy firing on all cylinders and pushing themselves beyond a simple genre exercise. Fun, funky, and possibly even groovealicious.
PopMatters, February 22, 2011
...one of the most cleverly calculated and manipulative albums that I have heard in a long time!...
Striker Bill, February 18, 2011
...super-tight funk and R&B...The funky "Cut That Hair" sounds like a 30th-century Vampire Weekend, and the relatively minimal arrangement on "Dance Alone" allows the short keyboard/guitar riffs and Motown-inspired background vocals to resonate.
Alternative Press, February 15, 2011
Incorporating everything from Yacht rock, to blue-eyed soul and go-go, Poor But Sexy make an interesting mix for fans of Eli Paperboy Reed and Francis and the Lights...Truly they are one of the most fun bands I've seen live.
The New Gay, January 24, 2011
...sounds like the singer from Barenaked Ladies doing a bad R. Kelly impression.
David Malitz, The Washington Post, February 24, 2011
Interviews
- DC Music Pub: March 8, 2011
- The Washingtonian: June 30, 2009
- Brightest Young Things: March 12, 2009
- Washington City Paper: December 3, 2008
- Brightest Young Things: August 29, 2008
- Express Night Out: May 15, 2008