Half Zaftig

Item: Retrograde
Author: Brian A. Smith

Retrograde

(2005)

Reviewed by Brian A. Smith

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Label Wonky RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2005

melodic rock progressive rock

Half Zaftig is Seattle native Yogi's new band. Farley and bandmates Lizzy Daymont (bass), and Pete Johnston (drums) give us four songs from Yogi's first two discs, and a bonus: a cover of the King's X song "Freedom."

"Firefly," "Throw Me a Bone," and "You Fell" are as strong as ever, revealing that Farley's new band is on a par with his previous releases. Half Zaftig could fill a spot in the melodic rock/metal/prog gap that seems to exist for American bands under the age of 50. Hopefully, they will pick up where they left off when their debut CD arrives.

3.5 tocks