Been some time since we`ve come across a band from Baltimore to offer up to you fine, sophisticated music fans. Well, sure found one here! Fans of The Figgs, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Joe Jackson, Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, just listen up here! I`ve venture to guess the band are fans of Television and Robert Quine, such are the cool guitar-isms all over "New Twist & Shout". "The term `WTF` was thankfully not accessible when Elvis Costello emerged so many years ago. But, in his beginning stages, it probably would have applied. Thankfully, the artistic revolution happend, and he became a household name. And with this, some brilliant performers were surely to draw influence. One act would be Gary B & The Notions and their gem of an album The New Twist & Shout. Influence, yes. Copycat, definitely not. They simply stir up a 50s pop style with a new age rock mentality to create barroom classics that will assist you in drowning yourself alongside your pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Gary B has a knack for songwriting as far as lyrics are concerned. He knows what a love song is supposed to be about: love. Simple, but quite a few musicians seems to forget that. He also knows how to bring out the sort of punk spirit of his aforementioned predecessor. But, the most impressive spirit this cool ass cat and his Notions possesses is the power of introduction. They keep the songs short, but never fail to lengthen an intro to get your foot tapping and good-time feelings in gear. " - Fensepost. "This will make you sing and make you smile, and may even make you dance a little. Gary B`s innate gift for melody and complex chord changes lay the foundation for off-kilter lyrics about girls, the changing seasons, and growing up in the offbeat town of Baltimore. New Twist & Shout showcases the band`s ability to write crafty pop songs that feel at home on the radio yet retain that indie ethic that sets good pop apart...On "Gimme One Reason", Gary B sings, "Ain`t it funny how wrong we are sometimes, like the Earth shining on the Sun...". But New Twist & Shout is far from wrong--it is so, so right for those warm summer days and warm summer nights, hanging with friends or cruising around town. This record is a true pop gem and should not be missed." - Morphius. Yes, VERY Highly Recommended here, my good pop fan.
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