It’s the last day of November and time for another Get it or Forget. Today we’re reviewing three Noisy Ghost PR clients, with three totally different sounds. As we get closer to Christmas, sit back and learn about some new music you may want to check out for the holidays.
Artist Name: JERK
Album Name: Jerk
Label: Very Jazzed
Genre: Dance Pop
Track Listing: 1. Couch Surf; 2. Accidents; 3. Delicacy; 4. Robert Palmer; 5. Stand Tall
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: With a dense bed of bass and booming rhythms, JERK provides some interesting tunes that will have you dancing in no time at all. Composed of Austin Smith, Zach Alderman and Vicki Lynn, this band knows how to boogie. Unashamedly inspired by the music of ABBA, JERK builds on their danceable disco flavor to create its own style. The vocal harmonies build their home on the perfect foundation, giving the listener a taste of the greatness that awaits this band. Their songs bear a striking resemblance to Twenty-One Pilots, so if you like them, you’ll love JERK. All five songs are wonderfully created, but “Delicacy” has the kind of unique sound that would play well on the radio, especially college or public radio.
Recommendation: Definitely add JERK to your holiday shopping plans. We’re sure there’s someone on your list that would enjoy these beats, so be sure to Get It.
Artist Name: Solilians
Album Name: Shin
Label: Goodbye Better
Genre: Psychadelic World Pop
Track Listing: 1. Hine Ma Tov (Merc Yes mix); 2. Hatikvah The Next Generation; 3. Lamedvavniks; 4. Rev’s Gold; 5. Hine Ma Tov (Space Drone Dream mix); 6. I have Been, and Always Shall be, Your Friend; 7. Planet Binah; 8. Post – Rev’s Reprise
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Solilians’ debut release contains some interesting sounds that would fit best in a futuristic sci-fi film, say a remake of Blade Runner. Based on Middle Eastern and Hebraic music, Solilians transform these ancient notes into something that is distinctly other-worldly. Their version of “space rock” makes an ideal soundtrack for watching your favorite anime, but is not the stuff you would put on just to listen to. This band has a place in the grand musical scheme, but their music will probably not appeal to the general public.
Recommendation: Unless you are a fan of futuristic soundtracks, you will probably not want this disc. We recommend to most of you that you just Forget it.
Artist Name: Spelling Reform
Album Name: No One’s Ever Changed
Label: Black Rd Records
Genre: Indie Pop Rock
Track Listing: 1. Microscope; 2. Expiration Date; 3. Tuscaloosa; 4. For Clair Patterson; 5. Everyone Else’s Experiences; 6. No One’s Ever Changed; 7. Tourniquet; 8. Everybody’s Going Home With Someone Else; 9. Let’s Start Over; 10. Drag Your Horse; 11. The Coolest Guy
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Imagine if Weird Al was the lead vocalist of an energetic indie rock band and you have a good understanding of the magic of Philly-based Spelling Reform. With driving guitars, frenzied vocals and interesting lyrics, these four lads are destined to take the Indie Rock community hostage with their unique blend of music. We can only imagine how much fun they must be during a live performance, and would love to have the opportunity to do just that. This is definitely the type of album you put on and listen to from start to finish, it’s that good. We love it.
Recommendation: If you don’t rush out and Get It, you should have your head examined. These guys know how to rock and we expect they will be rocking for a long time to come.