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When was the last time you just happened
upon a really great pop band? You know, the kind that makes you
want to go buy a new pair of sun glasses and go cruise the park
with the windows down? Akron, OH's "Zero Parade" have
all the makings of a great pop band. Gripping beats, deep hooking
bass lines, chunky riffs and solid vocals all mixed together,
and set to make you smile at first listen.
Bobby Quick (lead vocals/guitar), Tom Terrill
(keyboards/guitar/vocals,) Michael Edwards (bass/vocals) and
Mike Hanna(drums) not only bring great playing ability and fantastic
song writing to the table, but a great sense of humor as well.
The record is infested with a tongue in cheek attitude throughout.
Even their name conjures a humorous tale. The band was named
by an ex-girlfriend of Bobby's. They passed by a K-Mart one night,
when Bobby suggested they go in to buy light bulbs. His ex remarked,
"Like, are you kidding me? It's like a zero parade in there."
Formerly known as the HeebeeGeebees, "Zero
Parade" has toured with the likes of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones,
Dave Mathews Band and most recently Ben Folds Five. Selling over
10,000 copies of their independent releases "HeebeeGeebees"
and "So What," "Zero Parade" are poised to
hit hard and fast with their first major release.
Songs that stand out are: "Time Stood
Still," recounting those life experiences that are etched
in your brain forever; "Keep It Inside," written after
some frustrating moments on a PC, giving a nod to the effects
of technology on life; "Farmers Daughter," poking fun
at country folks and the stereotypes surrounding them, and "Can't
Stand The Part," a song for those who do not want a cookie-cutter
job - or band for that matter.
"Zero Parade" write infectiously
catchy songs that are easily relatable. In short, it's just too
hard to dislike this band. They're that good. A welcome addition
to any collection.
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