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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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the.story.of — The World's Affair Buy it at Amazon
Art-rockers the.story.of once again up the proverbial ante with an ingenious album entitled “The World’s Affair”. At once an ode to XTC and yet a firm nod to delicious indie pop, “The World’s Affair” boasts creative melodic hooks and wise lyrics sung with occasional female backups. Brilliantly recorded in the homes of some of the band members as well as their two engineers, “The World’s Affair” is intelligent lo-fi indie pop that is vastly conducive to coherent and warm pop. Yet one more reason that Austin, Texas is where it’s at.
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