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Released this year on Valentine's Day, FURFAG is the sophomore EP of the 18+ furry musician and self-described "pupstar" Pent Up Pup. The first track greets you with lush vocal harmonies, infectious songwriting, and an incredibly polished sound that endures throughout the 6 track EP. Furry art is many things—creative, allegorical, silly, provocative—but it is rarely accessible in the way that FURFAG is. Compared to the sounds of other furry musicians Ashley Ninelives or Patricia Taxxon, the EP is tame…at least, sonically; lyrically it is hypersexual and deeply rooted in furry culture with casual references to puppy play, Anthrocon, pooltoys (spelt without the space between them),and generally being kinky, horny, and playful. It's not subtle, it's not restrained, and I absolutely love it.

While the album as a whole could be described as electropop, I think it's at its best when it integrates punk rock elements into its sound. The second track, PASS THAT POOLTOY, does not do that, leaning fully into an uninspired pop sound that excels mainly at giving PUP's stellar vocals room to breathe. KNOT SONG is more my speed, marking a shift in the EP towards faster, more danceable beats that integrate crunchy, 8-bit elements. PITS is my favorite track, having some of the filthiest lyrics, most playful vocals, and crowd pleasing choruses off the EP. CHANGED returns to a more minimal, electronic sound, only to crescendo in a delightful, blaring outro. The final track is the perfect distillation of the EP’s themes and sound, ending on an expectedly horny, energetic, and unexpectedly heartwarming note.  

Fucking funny and fucking hot, FURFAG is a well-written, and wonderfully produced collection of songs that I highly reccomend. Even in its dullest moments, the raunchy lyrics, tight production, and playful energy will keep you engaged throughout.