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Mardo

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Do you yearn for the halcyon days of the early-70's? Do you agree with Jim Carey when he demanded MTV play some more Foghat? Do you need a new tape for your 1974 Chevy Camaro? Do you think it's a damned shame more people haven't experienced the psychedelic roar of bands like Vanilla Fudge and Blue Cheer? Do you need, I mean really need a cover of "I Want a New Drug" featuring decidedly non-Huey Lewis lyrics about wanting to "huff paint and sniff glue"? Most important: Do you want your rock, (excuse me, RAWK) served in thick, meaty slabs?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions Mardo is for you. The band, a power-trio led by brothers Aron and Robert Mardo, serve up a heaping helping of old-school metal. This is an undeniable throwback album. And it's good too, for what it is. The "I Want a New Drug" cover is pretty pointless, but that is overshadowed by originals like the sneering "Anyone but Me" and the ZZ Top-style boogie of "Cold Creepin'". The brothers also show some interest in expanding past the style they've established: the vocal harmonies of "Poor Paul" are surprisingly intricate, and "Broken Bones" contains just a smidgen of thrash. The best thing that Mardo has going for it is brevity. Unlike the real early-70's metal bands, they keep things short and punchy. No extended solos here save for the mostly instrumental "Catch a Thief", a track that lays down a nice Sabbath-like groove but never really goes anywhere.

This album is a must-own only if you're a big proto-metal fan, an interesting diversion if not.

If it only came on 8-track, then it would be perfect

The entire cd will completely blow you away!

The energy on each track is about as close to a live show as you can get without actually being there. The first couple of songs, "Anyone But Me", "Here She Comes" and "Poor Paul", get you moving. From there they show their creative side with an awesome, mind-bending rendition of the Huey Lewis tune, "I Want a New Drug". "Hey, Girl!" is my personal favorite, then they finish with an awe-inspiring ballad, "I'm the One".

Although they are undoubtedly from another era, Mardo has a gritty, tough sound that keeps you wanting more!

i liked this cd alot. it reminded me of diff classic rock bands all wraped up in one. all in all its well worth a buy!

I play this CD daily. The freshest music to come along in years. Mardo has the right idea when it comes to rock. Their new CD is also great. Buy this you won't regret it.

One of the best albums/artist 'no one heard of'. The CD is filled with some really original and fun rock songs that are really just fun to listen to. The best songs are at the beginning of the CD, but the CD is still well worth your money and time. If you are reading this review and you don't have the CD, buy it.

THESE GUYS RAWK!!! Mardo are a Californian brother duo of Aron and Robert Mardo, and guitarist Rob Small. The sound of Mardo in a nutshell -- heavy, heavy guitars, tempered with irony and retro nostalgia. From references to Guns & Roses, Thin Lizzy, The Darkness, and The Datsuns, I can't get enough of this album! Watch out for the catchy cover of Huey Lewis's "I want a new drug", IT WILL GRAB YA!!!!!!!