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| From | "AssociationWorks" <AssociationWorks@comcast.net> |
| Subject | Re: TSAR : "Band-Girls-Money" |
| Date | Thu, 7 Jul 2005 15:50:47 -0700 |
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I have the album (via TVT promo) so no SoundScan pick-up for me :-)
I'm pretty luke warm to the record. Here's a review I did for the next issue
of Amplifier...
TSAR
Band Girls Money
Back in 2000, TSAR set out to be one promising power pop act with an
absolutely stunning debut album. A sparkling, hook-filled gem, it revived
the melodic spirit of rock that had been dormant in many big releases around
that time. Unfortunately, the record did not sell well or move the masses
required for longevity on a major label. So after a five-year hiatus the LA
foursome reinvented themselves, channeled their inner garage rock demons,
and wedged a space on the crowded bandwagon of trashy revivalists like the
Hives, Libertines, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Sounding very little like their
melodically drenched debut, Band Girls Money is an exercise in raw, scathing
rock n' roll fury from start to finish. With nods to the Stooges, Dead Boys,
New York Dolls, and even a little T-Rex, most of the album's scant 10 tracks
are driven by tight, manic tempos, blistering guitars and Jeff Whalen's
emotive, often distorted vocals. There's no doubt the spirit of rock is
surging through this band's veins, but lackluster hooks and overt rock
posturing overshadow any musical semblance or originality. The dynamic and
melodic "Love Explosion" and meaty hook of "Conqueror Worm" offer a hint at
this band's former brilliance but the rest of this low effort rock noise
will leave most wondering.. "we waited five years for this?"
- Jeff Shelton
> Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 11:55:00 -0500
> From: "Scott Phillips" <diggitydawg@earthlink.net>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: TSAR : "Band-Girls-Money"
> Message-ID: <410-2200574716550828@earthlink.net>
>
> I've only been on this list for awhile, mainly as a lurker. But I'm pretty
sure I've seen a member or 2 mention TSAR. Am I the only one who has their
new album?
>
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