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Bugs Multiply hark
upon that post-grunge alternati...
Bugs
Multiply hark upon that post-grunge alternative rock that the Foo
Fighters embraced early on. Easily the independent version of the
aforementioned band with a vocalist who if you close your eyes for a
moment could easily be mistaken for Dave Grohl. Their songs are
driving with fiery moments rarely held in check for long. Lavishing
in harmony in the vocal and guitar departments, Bugs Multiply have
no issue at all with taking the helm of alternative pop's next
radio-friendly champion.
April 2006 Review by BabySue LMNOP [+
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Rather than play
noisy alternative rock, these guy...
Rather
than play noisy alternative rock, these guys present surprisingly
radio-friendly hard pop that is immediately catchy and uplifting.
Mr. Cox (the band's songwriter) comes up with songs that borrow from
1970s, 1980s, and 1990s pop...reinventing them with unusual chord
structures and modern recording techniques. Fourteen smart tracks
here including "Loveyougone," "If You're Wrong," "Perfect Scenes,"
and "All the Everything." Cool, clever, and upbeat. (Rating:
4++++)
Asheville
Mountain Xpress Review [+
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Bugs Multiply, Bugs
Multiply (Coma Gun Music): Fou...
Bugs
Multiply, Bugs Multiply (Coma Gun Music): Four Stars
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Genre(s): Rock, Post-Grunge, Pop
. You'll like it if: You
love grunge that's actually progressed from its early-'90s
heyday.
. Defining song: "If You're Wrong" -- Full of subtle
string arrangements, this multiple-personality tune demonstrates the
trio's ability for hopping from one genre to the next.
I'll
be honest: The term "post-grunge" does a rake down my spine that's
unsettling. However, Asheville trio Bugs Multiply has taken the '90s
format (one reviewer aptly describes them as "Foo-Fighter-esque with
the rawness of punk") and made it digestible for the 21st century.
With hooks catchier than a Gold Glover, Bugs Multiply traverse
through subjects like: dissecting hippie culture, youthful
recollections of a Cheryl Tiegs poster, and even metaphorical
allusions to Hüsker Dü. Despite the radio-friendly format, the
lyrics are open to numerous interpretations, and the constant chord
changes throughout reveal a band that's much deeper than their
surface simplicity.
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Bugs Multiply: Bugs
Multiply (Coma Gun Music)
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Bugs
Multiply: Bugs Multiply (Coma Gun Music)
RIYL: Foo Fighters,
Everclear, Marcy's Playground, Husker Du
Matt Cox heads up
this quartet of ex-Yankees in the sleepy Dixie town of Asheville,
N.C. and, in Bugs Multiply, releases a highly polished first LP,
perfectly honed for radio play. Cox has over 15 years of songwriting
experience in numerous bands and his lyrical talents are featured
prominently. The vocal harmonies and guitar hooks alone make Bugs
Multiply worth checking out. Highlights from this self-titled debut
include "Dins and Feebles," with a glorious chorus, punchy guitars,
and quite possibly the most quirky lyrics ever, "dreams of punk rock
in a taco." Stretched out guitars and distorted keyboards are
showcased on "Thinking Husker Du" and "Cheryl Tiegs" has a fun
summer jam sound to it. With a definite flare for the indie-rock
sound, this band has the potential to garner some much-deserved
adoration. | Mary Beth Hascall
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