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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
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Lyric Road — Lyric Road Buy it at Amazon
Taking approximately six years to put to tape, Lyric Road’s self-titled debut is a modern approach to the tried and true singer/songwriter format. Nestled in Cleveland, Ohio, Lyric Road might have spent a lot of time recording and writing the album but the resulting tunes wouldn’t have told that tale. The singing is typically off and horribly mixed. While they’re certainly are some nice catchy pop hooks hidden in there, they’re infrequent and disguised behind horrid musicianship and singing. I hope he keeps it up though because his voice and songs are something that most pop songs aren’t—honest.
- J-Sin
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