Fans who dig the sounds of `87-/90-era Replacements, early 90`s Lemoneheads,
Slip Dunlaps` solo album and The Gin Blossoms, you will definitely *not* want to
miss out on "Motel Stars from The Kickbacks. All the songs here
splendifically drift from gentle roots-pop jangle and open chorded sounds to
sweeping, accessible and good-natured melodies always evoking the Westerberg
influence in a fresh way. What`s not enjoy here for fans of this style of
pop? Nothing! Carefree guitars ring clearly and wrap themselves snugly to
these gently jangly ruminations. "Magnificently crafted pop/rock songs."-
Metronome Magazine. " The Boston band`s fourth trip to the plate is an
infectious and lively sonic brew of jangling, guitar-driven pop, gilded
riff-happy rock and enough twang to appeal to the Americana crowd. Motel
Stars may tip the scales at a lightweight half-hour, but the album`s
carefully constructed tunes hit your ears like ten perfectly-timed,
three-minute jolts of electricity... Motel Stars a long shot at rock stardom
but a short walk to some of the highest quality pop-rock jams that your ears
will ever enjoy."- Alt.Culture.Guide. " The Kickbacks hail from Boston,
and on this their fourth CD, they impress with a very tight,compact, summery
pop sound, not a million miles from our own Teenage Fanclub. Lead singer and
songwriter, Tad Overbaugh has an ear for a compelling melody and a telling
hook, and sterling contributions from bassist Matt Arnold, drummer Perry
James,and guitarist / producer Steve Scott gell to great effect, providing a
solid base for Overbaugh`s inspiring and imaginative compositions. Kicking
off with the 10cc ish "All about the Cash" , a taut, compressed little song,
full of thinly veiled venom, they deliver, and continue to do so
consistently throughout the ten tracks. "I Crash Cars" has an irresistible
chorus, and is based around an addictive stacatto guitar riff, "Tip my Girl"
employs some sublime harmonies on top of a beautiful juxtaposition of
raunchy guitars, and mellow pedal steel, but really there is no sign of any
"fillers" in this uplifting collection of intelligently composed and
arranged tunes, which is probably just as well given that the whole album
clocks in at just over 30 minutes."- Americana-UK. "The Kickbacks
hypnotize you with the first song, I don`t know if it`s the strangely
appealing vocal timbre, mellow jangling guitar or reflective vibe, but it
works. Smooth harmonies permeate the songs from this band. I don`t want to
fully compare them to the Gin Blossoms at times, but if so I mean it in the
best light. Sort of a `mature` sound. Introspective slower tunes add a
contemplative aura. There are rocking choruses with enough guitar fuzz to
satisfy an aging 30-something like me, and the songs are delightedly brief.
Nothing worse than hearing what would be a great two minute pop rock song
grinding away for six minutes, which is something I hear a lot these days by
other bands. People undermine that point, but the length of a band`s songs
is really important to the overall impression and potential success. Say
what you have to say and that`s it. Let its confident sound wash over you.
This is music that knows what it is."-TheNoise. Extremely Highly
Recommended!
 Lethal Charm - mp3
Tip My Girl - mp3
Collect Calling For You - mp3
Lazy Eye - mp3
$ $ $ - mp3
I Crash Cars - mp3 | 
