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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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Plus 44 — When Your Heart Stops Beating Buy it at Amazon
Angels and Airwaves be damned. +44 is the next band up from Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker and it’s not a space rock juggernaut ala the aforementioned band. Instead +44, concentrates on writing pop-rock songs that follow a certain formula—addicting. The guitars are surprisingly intricate often weaving thick layers upon layers. The percussion and atmospheric ambience gives other songs depth—like the stirring “Baby Come On”, which could easily be a #1 hit for these guys. Be sure to also check out the singles-in-making “When Your Heart Stops Beating”, “155”, and “Little Death”, all of which could easily dominate radio. The music may sound simple enough but it’s much more clever and complex that its appearance.
- J-Sin
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