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The Shamus Twins - s/t |
Classic power pop that reminds us a lot of the Illinois school of pop---think Off Broadway, Pezband and Titan Records acts. Still, there`s a bit more crunch to the proceedings here than most of those bands, lots `o jangle and open chords rippingly strummed and, of course, the requisite array of memorable hooks that make pop fans drool. Some of these songs, notably "Hello Hello" have a later-day Spongetones feel to them. Power pop with a rock edge. Cool guitars, two lead vocalists with range from a whisper to a scream. Harmonies, big drums and intelligent, well written songs. Modern and classic all at once. There are crunchy guitars, 12 string guitars and wonderful vocal harmonies. There are garage rock songs, psychedelic songs, ballads, songs too cool to label, power pop songs, jazzy chords, even a boot-scootin, two-steppin hillbilly raver. Throughout, theres a loose, humorous, damn-the-mistakes rock and roll attitude. Uppity studio cats these
guys aint, thankfully. "The Shamus Twins` CD is brilliant, full of
surprises...a nonstop roller coaster ride through Rock and Pop land, loud and intelligent...start to finish, the songs are imaginative, memorable and rockin`...more hooks than Sheriff Taylor`s tackle box." - All Access Magazine."ong on the next installment of the "Nuggets" anthology...""-LA Rock City News. Extremely Highly
Recommended.
"Tight musicianship, irresistible hooks & magical rock-pop vibes threaten to overwhelm the unsuspecting listener on this sleeper of an album. This power trio delivers the full gamut of 70s rock styles - from the powerpop of the Raspberries & Badfinger to the post-punk of The Police, Talking Heads & Gang of Four." Fufkin
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| Perfect CD! | |
| Reviewer: Jeff Hamm | | All my favorites (Stones, Who, Beatles) put a mixed bag of styles, from rock to pop to ballads even country on a single album (CD). I like that, they weren't boring. A lot of new stuff I buy is good for maybe half the album, then it gets monotonous, boring. The Shamus Twins' CD (which I got free at one of their shows!) is like my classic CD's, though the music sounds new/classic. They rock, there's great jangley pop, psychedelia, even a hillbilly raver. The musicianship is very good throughout, though guitar heavy (by that I mean it's up in the mix, not that it's heavy as in metal. It's good guitar, though). I'd like more bass, please. And they don't have dumb lyrics. In fact the lyrics would do any artist proud, even the big leaguers. Big fat vocal harmonies and some fun when you're listening in headphones, this Shamus Twins' CD is permantly in my car's changer, and a copy (sorry guys) is always in rotation at home, specially if I'm trying to turn my pals on to some good tunage. The Shamus Twins are one great undiscovered band! Their website has some great reviews of this CD, and it is a cool website in general. BUY IT! (or get it free at one of their gigs like I did!). |
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| Reviewer: Kenny Cox | | All the songs are hook - filled to the brim, lead and harmony vocals are right on, and the guitars are punchy and loud.
These guys sound different than just about everyone. I appreciate that.
They sound like a real band, not a lot of processing on the CD, Guitars that Twang and Jangle.
Hard to classify them. 21st century Power Pop? They are Rock and Roll, too. |
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