"At its core,SAVE ME 4 THE SPANK BANKis an emotional battlefield. The title track sees Klovis pleading for love and recognition, while ‘HORNED UP HAZY BABY’ exposes the wounds of sexual abuse and abandonment. Sonically, the album swings between delicate piano melodies and explosive crescendos, making it as unnerving as it is mesmerising."

"Gaynor's cries for redemption are visceral and unrelenting, captured in a soundscape that feels urgent and timeless. It's a record that demands attention, challenging listeners to confront their own complexities while offering a rare glimpse into one artist's fearless pursuit of honesty, hope, and healing."

"This album is far away from manufactured and closer to human reflection. It's an album that hurts, makes you uncomfortable, and, at the same time, liberates. When appreciated for what it is, it might be seen as a catharsis, a desperate cry for salvation, a public confession, and a piece of art that will resonate with those who dare to listen."

"Imagine Leonard Cohen covering Queen, and you’ll have an inkling of what “HORNED UP HAZY BABY” sounds like – raw and emotionally searing. “BABY PINK SPLIFFS” rolls out on a dark piano riding loose, potent percussion as the vocals reveal turmoil-ridden passion, urgent and fuming."

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"It's a a high-octane anthem of hedonism that grabs your attention and never lets go."

"The guitars wail with relentless intensity, the drums pound with almost unrestrained ferocity, and through it all, the raw vocals cut through, binding the elements into a singular, unrelenting force."

"Since forming in 2023, the group has carved out a particular niche for themselves, presenting their music that is a chaotic yet deliberate mix of vulnerability and defiance. Their songs raise issues of fear, lust, love, and liberation."

"In a world rife with hate and bigotry, “MYSOPHILIAC” serves as a rallying cry for the queer and punk communities, urging individuals to confront their shadows and redefine their moral compasses. Klovis Gaynor emphasizes the transformative power of acceptance found in shared experiences, reminding us that embracing our true selves can lead to collective empowerment..."

"...a bold exploration of sex, sadness, failure, and fame. Accompanied by an extensive national tour, their live performances aim to foster queer connection and community. Beyond music, Klovis expands their universe through video art, including the short film BABY PINK, and future works such as MYSOPHILIAC and HORNED UP HAZY BABY, along with handmade zines and fashion pieces. They are not just a band, they are a movement that redefines queer expression in music and art..."

"As we step into the new year, we invite you to explore FAULT’s Artists to Watch list for 2025. These rising stars are poised to make waves, ensuring that the gift of music keeps on giving…...By far the loudest and most shocking queer-and-here artist out there, Klovis Gaynor blazes a path very few have dared and does so with utmost confidence and temerity, taking even traumatic personal experiences and turning them into full-blown rock anthems...."

"Klovis Gaynor’s “BABY PINK SPLIFFS” is chock-full of surprises and subversion. And there is so much put into it that even on repeated listens, you’re bound to find things that had escaped you before, and what this means, of course, is that everyone involved was bringing their A-game to recording every single time, delivering something that is first and foremost MEMORABLE, perhaps the most unapologetic group of songs that you’ll ever listen to in your life."

"...Klovis paints these sexual encounters as being therapeutic. He adds, “Something special about Sniffies in the summer / Something special about a map of local dick and hole pics.”  He’s brutally honest, isn’t he? Ah, the openness of sex positivity.  Besides the bold, colorful lyrics, the musical accompaniment is also colorful – picturesque...."

"...let’s just say if your fire’s not fully stoked by Klovis & Co’s heady mix of religion and eroticism and pleas to give Jesus head well you’re made of stronger stuff than us…

…sonically the song’s a sumptuous feast for the ears so unbridled in its passion that it’s on the verge of being obscene even before you take in the lyrics with florid pianistic flourishes supplied by none other than bandleader Klovis Gaynor themselves as supported by his merry band of urinal cakes—a worthy epithet for a collective whose playing can be hard and heavy as a deodorizing hockey puck one moment, soft and squishy as a pink spongy sea anemone that’s been peed on repeatedly at another"

"Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes are an incredibly queer quintet coming out of NY. The vibe is one part smoky piano bar, one part glam rock, a dash of cabaret, and a sprinkle of punk sensibilities. Klovis' voice reminds me at times of a sultry Tim Curry, and at other times like a wailing John Nolan. Lush strings and gentle piano arrangements sound like something that could have been written for the debut ANOHNI "Antony and The Johnsons" LP. There's a delicious, although too brief, fuzzy glammed out guitar solo that I just adore. Above it all, lyrics like "god turned me on / that fag made me gay" or "lord come and fuck me / lord rail me hard" ring out with earnestness. Can't wait to hear what the impending album sounds like!"

"In five tracks, Klovis creates a near-theatrical experience, confronting the taboo subjects that deeply impact the Queer community—a community facing ignorance, judgment, and the shadow of censorship."

"Klovis’ mastery of piano ushers listeners through this range of emotions— at times the keys are choppy, bright, and rhythmic; at others they are smooth and tender alongside an accompanying cello. The lyrics and sonics together grab the gentle and the callous for one big, cathartic hug."

"...that was Sniffies In The Summer by Klovis Gaynor..."