Trashier than Garbage, Sherry Fraser, the singer/songwriter/bassist behind Two Ton Boa's freakshow grunge act, sports a bleach job with lots of roots, a ton of black eyeliner and a sultry pout. She has a lighthearted and playful lyrical gift:

My heart is floating in a seasick bag of meat
My will is broken and my tongue has lost her feet
My throat unravels spilling out this hopeless cancer
It feels so nice to be a dopesick topless dancer
(from "Two Ton Boa")

On top of that she has a killer voice -- scary, sweet and mysterious, all at the same time!

Check out "Bleeding Heart" for some terrific vocals. "Two Ton Boa" is a dark, ragged dirge. "Comin' Up from Behind" was covered by Marcy Playground for the movie "Cruel Intentions." Even though the movie sucked, the song's still a winner, a swinging frolic out behind the circus tent. Another nice vocal performance highlights "Puppet Charm." The EP ends on a lighter note (musically anyway) with the almost-dancy "Have Mercy."

Despite constant junkie references and generally depressing lyrics, this is actually a pretty fun CD. The music is interesting and well played, and Fraser's vocals consistently hold things together and move the songs along when they're in danger of getting bogged down in "See how dark and depressing I am" land. I have a feeling Two Ton Boa could put on a pretty great live show. Keep your ears open.