Press
“Joy and inventiveness pour out of every note … layered, luscious and a lot of fun.”
“An adventure in every note and every sound.”
“This isn't just another Cat Temper album, the goal-posts have shifted once again in terms of songwriting and production as well as videos and artwork.”
“A magical experience, with high sound quality and incomparable irony, listened to with a smile and brightens the day.”
“Cat puns aside, this is a serious Synthwave album…perfect instrumental pop songs”
"I took inspiration from the somewhat schizophrenic yet entertaining behavior of a few cats I've owned who purr for attention and then sink their teeth into you without reason or warning.”
“An ideal album for listening during the season of darkness and mists preceding Halloween…The music haunts and enchants me.”
“Synths sing, howl and twist to weave an auditory fabric that is endlessly interesting”
“The cinematic style of Cat Temper’s music has never been more evident on an album and Furio will leave you purring for more.”
“Cat Temper evokes dangers hidden in the shadows, creates deliciously creepy moments and imbues his melodies with mystical mystery. This is spooky season listening at its most enjoyable.”
“An ominous atmosphere of pulsating bass lines, thumping beats, and haunting synth melodies, sure to thrill, run shivers up your spine, and prompt you to double check the flashlight has fresh batteries.”
“Filled with furious guitar grooves, atmospheric synths, and thunderous drums akin to aggressive 80's Punk, New Wave, and Metal, there's plenty to satisfy music enthusiasts who appreciate music done in a clever, creative manner.”
“This is music with weight and muscle … an energetic, hard rocking sensibility with strong melodies, atmospheric synths and an ever-present sense of fun”
“A vibe that’s part Janet Jackson ‘Black Cat’ meets Rammstein with a touch of Friday night neon mall vibes.”
“Kitties, stay back! The big paws are playing keys tonight! Synths that claw, riffs that roar!”
“Cat Temper signal a mew beginning of their musical tail and so far, it’s sounding purrfect.”
“A mysterious journey through the dark corners of space where all sorts of stray cats lurk”
“A tale of adventure, danger and hope across a lushly textured, layered musical landscape”
“Cat Temper is a wild electronic world. Buzzing guitars, industrial drums, and chaotic synths build a world of dark intentions.”
“Raw energy, bursting exuberance and occasional ferocity””
“A journey on the back of a furious cat machine ... Growling leads and sharp synths spoil your ears”
“Melodies gently pounce across an assaulting backdrop that hisses, growls, and snarls. … Kitty Hate Machine stays in the red from start to finish.“
“Those who like the quirkier side of retro synth music will enjoy the album, especially if they like bit of a bite … a future cult classic.”
“Isn’t it inviting when the cat meows with its friends all through the night?”
“Well-executed, sonically sharp and brimming with humour and excellent vocal performances…Cat Temper and his collaborators are clearly having fun.“
“A delightful, vast array of feline-themed bangers, showcasing clever lyricism spanning from quirky, cuddly, lovable to fierce and ferociously deadly over some seriously catchy melodies”
“Enlisting a slew of vocalists, Cat Temper bends his molten synth songs into irresistible melodic structures, all of which are guaranteed to appeal to anyone who, like me, spent their teenage years in a cloud of fog in an industrial club”
“An album on which every song is sung by a different artist. Cat Temper has taken the style of the singers well into account and treats us again to exciting new sounds.”
“This meowing synth loving rocker is unstoppable”
“Recommended for: Synth-warriors of all makes and models and their fuzzy feline companions.”
“Fun and entertaining … One of the more unique explorations of synth sounds out there right now.”
“Tails up from excitement…strong, fun and full of catitude!”
“It’s brilliant. It’s insane. It’s genius on a level that straddles lunacy…one of the greatest albums that I have ever heard.”
Retro Danger Zone review of Something Whiskered This Way Comes
“Cat Temper keeps things bright, bubbly, and endearing. Or to put it another way: it’s catnip.”
Bandcamp Daily “Essential Releases” review of Something Whiskered This Way Comes
“Something Whiskered This Way Comes is the interdimensional cat you rescued from the streets, which surprises you at every step of the way”
“Cat Temper might have a wicked sense of humor when it comes to the titles of his songs but the music is deadly serious; striking at hearts and minds with the sharpest of claws.”
“Cat Temper wants you to play. With a combination of over-the-top imagery and musical meowess, we have been given the pun-tastic album we never knew we needed.”
Pastel Wasteland review of Something Whiskered This Way Comes
“A must listen for any fan of Synthwave and music that is just off the beaten path, music that just doesn't abide by the status quo.”
“The temptations of Cat Temper’s music had gone out and hunted me down like a televised pussycat that finally successfully caught its overly smart thinking mouse.”
Yeah I Know It Sucks review of Something Whiskered This Way Comes
“The synth work has an amazing depth and Cat Temper is an absolute master of the genre.”
“One of the true credible ongoing voices in the world of underground music. TOP PICK.”
“I can happily admit to having goosebumps from the outset…it’s bold, it’s brave and it’s ballsy.”
5 Against 4 review of Henry (An electronic soundtrack to Eraserhead)
“It’s dark, weird, heavy, and dystopian, just like the film that inspired it.”
Complex Distractions review of Henry (An electronic soundtrack to Eraserhead)
“Blending new school synthwave, old school synthpop, and the power of 80’s metal into an equally headbanging and dance worthy affair, Purring for Vengeance is one amazing debut.”
Echosynthetic review of Purring For Vengeance
“Easy on the ears and mind while challenging in terms of overall vibe. Everything Mike Langlie releases looks and sounds great.”
“Oh, yeah, it’s weird. But it’s the best possible weird.”