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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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Patience Please — Parallel Plots Buy it at Amazon
Their vocalist really reminds of John Linnel from They Might Be Giants. And their music is just as jangly and obtuse. Hailing from the Emerald City, Patience Please turn in quirky pop numbers that will be known forever as great upbeat rockers led by organ and keyboards. The songwriting really reminds me of some Elvis Costello hits which is not a major surprise as Costello is a musician that the band aspires to be on the same level with—maybe not quite yet but “Parallel Plots” is a sure footed step in the right direction.
- J-Sin
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