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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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The Qualia — Nevada's Greatest! Buy it at Amazon
Electronic pop that dances around electro-clash and krautrock with vocals straight from Michael Stipe’s efforts. The Qualia never tires out as they race to the finish already holding a trophy as the second coming of Fischerspooner. Talented and complicated textures are painted over with a second and third coat of sonic paint that produces a thick layer of synths, guitars, vocals, and beats. Lyrically it’s serious as it tackles prolific topics in the political and social arenas yet also explores robotic cowboys.
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