Certain Stars
Wired for Sound
© 2007 Certain Stars (825576926123)
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Putting the rock back in indie rock this melodic powerpop band is similar to Superchunk and the Replacements.
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Milwaukee's Certain Stars presents their second release "Wired for Sound", five new songs of melodic powerpop. Recorded over two feverish days direct to 1" Analog tape, the recording captures the immediacy and high energy of the band's live shows.
Putting the rock back in "indie rock, the album comes charging out of the gates with the two-chord surf-tinged rocker “Wired for Sound”. Guitarist Chris Voss’s Dick Dale-inspired surf guitar and whammy bar octave drops adds an especially exciting element to the song.
Starting with an anticipation-building riff that would fit right in an AC-DC classic, “Can U Dig It?” was penned by drummer Greg Hein. The song won "Kick Ass Guitar Riff of the Year Award" in 88.9 Radio Milwaukee's first annual music awards.
Guitarist and vocalist Chris Hernandez's Superchunk inspired “Slow Down Quickly” is an infectiously breezy tune that will have you pogo-ing in your head!
Getting the most play hits on their MySpace.com page, the Chris Voss sock hop rocker “highschoolalloveragain” is sure to be added to all the kids’ iPod play lists!
The album closer “(You’re A) Caution” finds Kyle Hernandez adopting the dirty sexed-up snarl of Iggy Pop.
Certain Stars believes in the motto "write good songs and play them well". Wired for Sound reveals a seasoned band playing with conviction and confidence. Catch a rising star!
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Great rock CD...period.
author: the Songcast.comThis is a great rock CD with good songs, period. Certain Stars excel by not taking themselves too seriously while still being able to rock out. No heavy metal rap or drum machine beats or even Justin Timberlake . . . just good songs, unique personality and an overall fun CD. RM- the Songcast.
Sounds like you're having fun
author: ChristineThere is something nostalgic about it and it makes me want to have a beer! And, I like the intricacies of the music that I catch at different moments.
Awesome!
author: Southern Girl 1I have totally been jamming in my car to your cd! I like the first song and the high school all over again song the best! Sounds good with the top down!