Deerhoof is a San Francisco musical group, currently consisting of Satomi Matsuzaki (usually vocals and bass), John Dieterich (usually guitar) and Greg Saunier (usually drums).

Although typically classified as an indie rock band, due to their having been on an indie rock label (Kill Rock Stars) for the entirety of their career, the mercurial and unconventional nature of Deerhoof's music makes genre identification difficult, and perhaps inappropriate. But several recurring features can be said to constitute Deerhoof's distinctive sound: unassuming vocal delivery set against hyper-expressive instrumental playing; an elastic approach to group dynamics and rhythm more akin to the rubato of classical music performance practice than rock; odd yet highly memorable melodies; harmonic sophistication and dissonance; disjointed, condensed, asymmetrical and otherwise unconventional song structures; raw and at times strident sound surfaces; improvisation; and general creative restlessness.
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NME
Unfathomable brilliance from start to finish.

ROLLING STONE
a pure expression of musical joy
http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/12845644/review/13232034/friend_op

Q
Spectacular...startlingly original

THE GUARDIAN
fidgeting like a hyperactive child who's just chomped down a few kilos of sweets...no matter how berserk the octopus-limbed percussion, spasms of rock guitar and unnameable noises...every moment proves irresistible.
http://music.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,2029446,00.html

LA WEEKLY
Deerhoof are the most creative band in indie rock today.
http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/open-ears-insert-deerhoof/15437/

THE NEW YORK TIMES
Miraculous...A defining statement...Deerhoof is one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.

PASTE
Downright epic...Deerhoof has forged yet another delightfully odd pop gem, multifaceted and sparkling with creativity.

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