Customer Reviews

For Madmen Only

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This cd is awesome. There is so much variety; the songs range from hard, powerful guitar to soft and acoustic maudlin stuff. There are screams and sighs, and climaxes in all the strange places. Waxwing has an incredible grasp of music and composition paying close attention to dynamics- keeping the songs interesting. I can't recommend this cd strongly enough.

Rocky Votolato is absolutely amazing. Waxwing is a remarkeable composition of extremeley talented music. If you have ever considered buying this album, DO IT. Definitely 5 stars for its quality from beginning of the album to the very end. Good lyrics, good instruments, and great voice. What more could you ask for?

Waxwing's music is as moody and moving as the rugged reaches of Northwest Washington from which they hail. Emotions pour out of the lyrics as they tackle love, loss, death ... the works. Don't get me wrong now people -- it's not depressing, just expressive.

Perhaps more so than the emotional lyrics, a visit should be made to Waxwing's exceptional music. Madmen has some of the most complex guitar riffs I have heard in a long while - at times bordering on math rock the likes of Slint's Spiderland. The songs are climactic and intricate, building and driving to peaks then crashing down to do it over again. The great guitar and rhythm work is offset by the expressive and off-key vocals that add legitimacy to that indie rock sound that the kids love these days Standout songs include: Deadly Wisdom, Spanish Quartet, and Cemeteries.

Just to warn you, there's a bit of the loudness and the screaming but I guarantee you will feel everything that Waxwing feel. Check this one out.

Waxwings first full length. Full of great sing along tunes that are well put together. Any Waxwing is good Waxwing and it appeals as much to punk as it does for indie fans

one of the best records by one of the best bands to come out of seattle.

I just listened to this album for the first time this evening and I am so impressed. I first heard of Waxwing a couple of years back when I met the drummer, Rudy (who also drums for Bugs in Amber--another great band). Unfortunately I didn't get my hands on one of their CDs until now. It is one of the few albums that I own that I can honestly listen to the entire way through! This is one of the best musical purchases I have made. Rocky's lyrics along with the fresh musical talent of the rest of the band is great. I would recommend that everyone listen to this album!