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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 Wars of 1812 — Status Quo Ante Bellum Buy it at Amazon
Wisconsin natives The Wars of 1812 set out to write a sparse alt. country rock album as a side project. Eventually things came together and they formed a band the right way, moving out to the Twin Cities. “Status Quo Ante Bellum” drips soaking wet of influence from Wilco. Nifty and catchy harmonies are bundled together with strong songwriting and cute keyboard melodies. Nice.
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