Customer Reviews

Nico Vega

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I wish I could give 7 stars. This CD is just that much better than most real five star CDs. Nico Vega's first album just takes you over, much of it on the strength of Aja Volkman's vocals. Remember that name. She could carry a mediocre group with her voice alone, but her bandmates are far from mediocre. Great tunes reflecting pretty much any genre of music you want, incredible performances, and one of the most enchanting vocalists I've ever heard. What more do you need? If you can see them live, do not hesitate. If you can't see them, you need this cd. I started to list my favorites here but the list became too long. I have to say that I like their earlier version of "Beast," but the one here is great too. I love it that you cannot type Nico Vega. It's been a long time since I've heard a band this versatile. Full disclosure: I do not like slow songs, ballady type things, I just don't. But "Wooden Dolls" gives me the chills, and if they tried to torture me by playing "Iron Man" a thousand times in a row, I would just smile.

great CD, i say it sound like hip new way of singing rock, but it's more inde style music. Check out there myspace to sample there music for you self.

This band really rocks. Whatever your mood, there is a song on this album for you. You can really feel the passion coming from every member of this band. To create such a full sound with only three members is not an easy task, but this band surpasses that mark with ease. I have listened to this album many times over, always from beginning to end and it never gets old.

I don't often get into new music and very rarely buy cds but I heard Gravity on the radio and had to buy the cd. I loved it the moment I put in in my stereo and I haven't taken it out in the ten days I've had it! Definitely the cd to buy this year!

This album is rock solid. I think I'm in love with Nico Vega now. I highly recommend this album to just about anyone. She has a great voice, the band rocks hard, the songs are catchy and it's fun to sing along.

I originally heard Nico Vega a few tracks at a time, usually from web videos of live/acoustic performances. I will say the full length is more gritty, angry and boot-stomping than those web videos, despite the fact that nearly half the album's tracks are the same songs. Don't get me wrong, there has always been a raw edge to the Nico Vega sound, but it was difficult at first to make the jump from those bathroom, rooftop, kitchen videos of Aja and guitarist Rick giving the honest to acoustic goodness treatment to tracks like 'Wooden Dolls' and 'Medicine Man' on to the aggressive, hard rock/metal kissed likes of 'Million Years' on the full length. By the time the last track rolls around though (Beast, which lives up to the name), a journey and a realization have occurred: These guys want it, they feel it, from the gentleness to the "I'm gonna bite your face"-ness. And Aja shouldn't be relegated to the gal-who-sits-on-the-toilet-singing-in-her-pajamas category, however beautiful she makes it look and sound. They borrow from one, from all, and it's definitely, seemingly, coming together. I wish Nico Vega all the best, albeit selfishly, because I want more!

Fell in love with the guys the minute I heard them, hated that I could find this album in stores but got it at a great price here. Hope to hear many more things from Nico Vega!

I rarely write reviews. But this band has moved me to say that they deserve far more attention than they get. Aja, the lead singer, has a wonderful, unique and sexy voice. She's intense, she doesn't hold back. The music is fierce and passionate. I've only had this release for two hours and I'm totally in love with them. If you appreciate great lyrics, great musicians, great vocals, and a great album... Buy this. It won't disappoint!

Saw these guys were coming to town for a show so I first checked them out online and new I had to buy the songs. It made for an awesome show having already listened to them so much. I check out a lot of new bands and these guys really stand apart. I too had jaw dropping moments listening to the vocals. Songs also have great staying power and grow on you. Great for working out -- so much so sometimes I start listening and feel like jaming along with a good workout or run, also great for driving. One of those gems you feel lucky to have stumbled across before they go huge. Great CD to share with others, they will be just as blown away and if not they're fools!

I love Nico Vega! Their eclectic mix of many styles from rock to goth punk is outstanding!