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New Song & Dance

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I tend to think people expect too much out of music sometimes. I saw these guys live last night and they rocked. I bougt the cd at the show and talked to roman for a couple minutes about stuff in general. This group isn't the flamming lips but I like what they do. they remind me of a cross between Fugazi, The Rolling stones and a little Pixies (mostly the lead guitar). If you want to buy a cd that sounds great in a car stereo going down the highway then buy this record. If you're looking for some sonic masterpiece go buy a built to spill cd. this is good just not spectacular. There's something to be said for simplicity I think.

OK Mr. Fuchs, it's been 20 years since the Gang of 4 put out a good album, so why knock this? I'm too old to complain about stuff I used to listen to. I like this AND I bought the vinyl so I supported them. I like this and YES it reminds me of the Clash and Gang of 4, but who cares? If I want weird, I'll listen to my Arthur Doyle free jazz albums.

I just found out about this band recently. They sound like Gang Of Four with Joe Jackson handling vocals.

Simply great!

this record to me is a superb. i dont care about their past bands, people move to different avenues of art, so i dont hold any expectations of radio 4. "new song and dance" melts punk and subtle surf with the great sound of indie fender guitar with smooth grooving bass lines, perfectly executed drumming and good melodic vocals. i saw them live with rainer maria and both the bassist and guitarist sang songs, and some songs had duel vocals at the choruses. it highly reminds me of a clash record, or simply just good 80s influenced rock and roll. have fun with this one.

this album is great if you appreciate late 70's, early 80's punk / alternative music. infused with some awesome funky bass playing. now only if they could put out another great album like this, and drop the keyboards and percussionist...

This is one of those albums that gradually works its way into your regular listening rotation, both in your head and in your stereo. The first song is unforgettable from the first listen; what follows is rock and roll with a mellow dub-ish sound thrown in--you can't help but nod your head and even shake your hips. I'm not a big fan of dub bands, reggae, ska, or the clash, but I love this stuff. Its fast paced, upbeat, and everything that popular indie/emo music is not today. This is just a band who knows how to get people moving, and I don't see anything wrong with that.

romans great but only with his last band garden variety. that band was incredible in every way. this new bands good but way way too close to its influences..too bad gv is gone. its a shame.

I think the band is competent and on the right track and they most certainly borrow from a great band but they need to find their own voice.I guess it's the same way I feel about Seattle's Turn Ons - why would you listen to that when there are at least 50 great albums worth of T. Rex and Bowie (who wrote way better songs!)When I hear this it makes me want to listen to the later Gang of Four CDs that weren't as good as those first two classics.I don't mean to harsh on these guys, I'm sure they are a blast live and they could get interesting at some point...