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"The Color Guard's new EP/DVD called Cornucopia sounds...like The Breeders performing in a sweaty, greasy garage of That Dog's dude fans. That's a weird scenario, but weird scenarios are appropriate." - The Deli, April 25, 2007 - Splendid Magazine, June 25, 2005 "They are on their way to making one hell of a bold statement. ... Eclectic, poetic rock with thrashing drums and lustrous guitarwork combined with intensified vocals full of stories just waiting to be shared." - OneTimesOne.com, March/April 2005 "Much like their aptly titled new album Dark Pop, NYC's The Color Guard fashion heavy, hooky rock with massive minor chords and layers of harmonies that's just shy of metal." - New York Press, April 6, 2005 |
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"Dark Pop isn't exactly metal, but close enough ... I'd say (listening to vocal parts sprinkled like hemlock over wet woods through which kerosene-driven inventions shift gears in celebration of second-term ecodiscourse), that these maidens and their impared-chromosome familiar are from a village within site of The Gathering's dolmen; that they are cousins of Rasputina, and babysitters of Kittie." - Critic Don Allred on the I Love Music bulletin board, November 3, 2004 LEFT: The Deli, April/May 2005 RATING KEY: burger=rock; cake=melody; lemon=dissonance; banana=prime NYC music |
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"Their third album Dark Pop mines the same sonic quarry as Evanescence, but as a band they show unity and a (generally) healthy willingness to experiment. ...
They write unabashed pop songs ... then dress those songs up in dark, rich material. ... Those who enjoy a dash of artiness in their music will find plenty to enjoy." - PopMatters, February 2005 "Proggy vocals, dark guitar melodies and a healthy dose of irony." - Time Out New York, October 28, 2004 "The band's got mad love for dissonance and minor chord landslides, but they do not forsake a pretty tune." - Village Voice, November 2, 2004 "Ballsy rock songs with touches of punk, pop and new wave, blending together in a well-structured sound that remembered me of Siouxsie and the Banshees and Jefferson Airplane here and there. The latter being a big compliment." - Metal Maidens, The Netherlands, December 2004 |
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ImpactPress.com, October 2002 "Tracks like 'Not My Valentine' and 'Superglue' are dark with harmonies and aggressive with feeling. The music is a lot along the lines of 80's new wave but with a bit more power." - J.C. Carnahan |
College Times, Tempe, Arizona, October 1, 2002 |
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Roctober, issue 34, Fall/Winter 2002 "Strange emo- and metal-inspired punkish rock with weird, stuttering energy and a skewed sense of pop aesthetics." |
Metal Maidens, Leerdam, The Netherlands, issue 30, December 2002 |
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Village Voice Choices,February 4, 2003
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Time Out New York, Oct. 3-10, 2002
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GirlPunk.net, October 2002 "Metal tinges (more like grunge actually) show up, but variety peppers the album. A nifty new find. Singer/guitarist Lalena Fissure stumble-spits 'Not My Valentine''s lyrics before the song explodes into harmony-rich chorus. It even concludes with a tasty bass coda not unlike Fontella Bass's 'Rescue Me.' ... In 'You Haul' guitar lines nicely echo bittersweet lyrics on the dreams and passions of youth. One also begins to notice Jeanne Gilliland's bass prowess. ... 'Wreck My Tea' begins Winnie the Pooh twee, almost like a children's church choir before growing angry then back to sweet calm. Wondrous really, it's like Belle & Sebastian or Air with a raw, driving middle section... "Other cuts mix hard rock, pure pop and even Indian music, sitar-like drone.....an album's worth of catchy, fun and melodic music. Overall, Speech marks the debut of a band worth seeking out." - Matthew Smith |
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Reviews of 2000 self-titled debut EP: |
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ImpactPress.com August-September, 2001 "Beautiful tunes with just enough energy to make them have a rock-edge pour forth on this five-song, debut release. Each track varies, showcasing the quartet's various creative pop rock abilities. The melodies are constant, using at-times-jangly guitar parts. There are many sounds you could compare them to, from Heavenly to Throwing Muses to The Breeders." |
| TrickHips #7, Spring 2001 (by Patrick Phipps of KTRU-Houston) |
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"Think about a little bit of Kim Gordon, a touch of Throwing Muses, and maybe even LeTigre, and you've got The Color Guard. ... The harmonizing vocals and driving melodies are really nice to hear." |
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"The Color Guard started out as Suziblade, and employ various ex-members from some very awesome groups like Kittywinder and The Hissyfits. Their sound can range all over the board, from almost metallic kicks-in-the-ass to lullaby-sweet tunes. They even do a song featuring the poetry of Emily Dickinson! What more can I say, check these ladies out! " |
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LINKS to interviews, live reviews, and more:
INTERVIEW with Lalena on Gothamist, March 3, 2005 |
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