Dengue still killing thousands
For a band named after a disease that claimed 16,673 deaths in 2006 alone, Dengue Fever is remarkably upbeat. Mixing a pseudo-psychedelic vibe with Khmer lyrics is novel, but can seem a bit contrived on their newest album, “Venus on Earth.” The “psychedelic” sound they are famous for manages to evoke something between the theme of a spy series and a soap opera. In the sixties, that is.
