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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
Smother Magazine Band Spotlight: Statistics
Statistics might have been your least favorite class but it's guaranteed to be one of your all-time favorite bands. Wailing guitars and a use of distortion not heard since Sonic Youth's hey-day, Statistics conjure up possible comparisons to Hum or the spacey rock of Cave In but in reality
Statistics not only dare to be different--they are. While just the work of one genius--Denver Dalley--the overall sound is monstrous, never begging to be heard but rather demanding it. Combining piano and keyboards with crunchy almost-The-Edge-like arena rock guitars for a juxtaposed soundscape, Statistics are one of the most exciting modern emotional rock acts out there.
Current Releases:
Statistics EP (2003)
Leave Your Name (2004) - Read the review
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