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Unimpressive
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The Band Split
Unimpressive
Transistor Sound
2010
Rock, Pop, Garage, Indie
Brooke Horsley
http://www.thebandsplit.com
www.myspace.com/thebandsplit
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3.5 star

When I first received the assignment to review THE BAND SPLIT I thought “oh boy here we go again, another lame garage band that I have to sit and suffer through”. The first track I checked out “Stop Texting Me” is the final track on the CD ”Unimpressive”. I was pleasantly surprised with an instant sigh of relief. Not so painful after all. The lyrics are a trendy and accurate description of texting. BTW this is my favorite tune on the CD :) ~ Share it with ur BFF.

This foursome are a Chicago based garage, indie band that met in 2009 and put together some really good tunes. I read in the bands bio that the CD was recorded in a basement on a very low budget. They have a fresh homemade sound. The song “Cheater” is another good one. The lyrics are a hip description of being “burned” by another without sounding all sappy. They also did a nice black and white video to this song. “Back to You” has a great guitar sound. “Coffee Shop” music is what I relate it to. I could see someone using one of their songs in a soundtrack to a movie.

I like these guys. They have a chic underground sound. If I’m ever in Chicago, I would make it a point to go see them. Good stuff.


Band Lineup:
  • Ryan Gatenby- vocals, guitar
  • Charlie Crane - guitars, vocals
  • Ramsen Issac - bass
  • Andy Miles - drums

 

Track Listing:
  1. Codependent
  2. Unimpressive
  3. Cheater
  4. Please, Please Look My Way
  5. Devil Girl
  6. Brown Line
  7. Peace of Mind
  8. Availability Vibes
  9. Back to You
  10. Sleep With Me
  11. Stop Texting Me

 

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