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"YES THEY DO, THEY KICK ASS....Postmodern Rock seamlessly richochets between Cars-esque New Wave and Big Star-ical power pop and Pavenment-ular indie and Supergrass-y mod rock......this CD is just plain awesome enough to stand out on its own as an example of fun, exciting rock. I've heard demos from a lot of Minnesota bands that have wound up becoming local celebrites, but none of them deserve celebrity more than these guys. TOP HONORS"
"The Melismatics' debut release combines high-school angst with grad-student philosophy."
"Their CD "Postmodern Rock" sounds like The Cars and The Plimsouls had a baby and gave it to Devo to raise---accompanied by a toybox full of socking guitar riffs, stop-start dynamics and whoo-wooing synths."
"If there's such a thing as classic alternative rock, the The Melismatics are champions of it."
"The Melismatics' CD "Postmodern Rock" offers some of the most pleasing and catchy
"Energetic rock four-piece considered one of the best of the current crop in their native Minneapolis."
"The first line on this CD is very clear "I don't like the voices on the radio!" and what then follows is a sort of rock we just don't hear enough on our radio simply cos it...ermmm....rocks!
"Fantastic hooks and super cool electro pop! This CD is a gem!"
"I just call it catchy, growling power-pop that makes you wanna crank up yer tunes an' rip off the knob."
"Smith and his outfit are charming popsmiths with a left-field bent."
"In an age where one song sells a CD, Smith's scope and talent are not only refreshing,
"The band's energy is contagious."
""Can't Relate", from this disc, is careening around the recesses of my brain as I write this. This CD is a rocker from start to finish. Nothing tired or stale. All of it worth listening to."
"Smith has a lot to show off. That Smith's talents are many and great is undisputed."
"His style is original and anti-stagnant and his musical vision is truly alive."
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songs of the year from songwriter Ryan Smith."
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but literally vital ... I want whatever's next from this guy. So will you."
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