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'Thinmen are a rock band that delivers well-crafted and well-thought songs with odd, math-rock time signatures and generally speaking, an incredible sense of range and talent. Musically, they're hard to pigeonhole, and I think that's one of the reasons I ended up enjoying this disc so much. I might call them a light rock band, but they dabble in everything from jazz to world beat, and occasionally they like to kick back with some mysterious grooves and infectious timings that make you really appreciate the incredible sense of musical diversity this group has to offer. The first track, Free Yourself, is by far the best tune on this disc. Its a well-structured song with some great dynamics; the guitars sound ethereal and play on your expectations, but its got a traditional rhythm and a catchy execution of verse and chorus that really brings you into the song. Its a damn catchy tune, and it really raised the bar way above my expectations. By this point, the first solid comparison I could make for this band was a Security-era Peter Gabriel. Much to my surprise, they confirmed my suspicions by the time track three rolled around, performing a great rendition of said artist's famous song, Shock the Monkey, from the aforementioned 1982 album. They don't perform a carbon-copy cover of the song, however. Instead, they rework it into an upbeat, fusion based medley that both compliments the original and takes it to a wider range of understanding. The vocals are great on this disc, and though these guys look like real tools from their insert photo, the lyrics are sensible, honest, and to-the-point. The musicianship is top notch, ranging from dissonant sounds to pop-sensitive anthems. These guys cover a lot of bases on this disc, they're mature and experienced players who know what to play and when to play it, and all fans of this type of music should pick this up immediately. Great job, guys.
March 2003 - Jon Gingrich - Ear Candy Mag - the eclectic, internet-only, music magazine
'~ Jon Gingrich - Ear Candy Mag '(RE: Stand Or Fall) A tour de force cover of The Fixx classic track. Thinmen deliver the goods with accomplished vocals and superb musical dexterity, which should make them a college campus staple before long! Anyone who hasn't listened to this track, simply has no idea what they are missing. The vocals are simply incredible and the band sounds as polished as any from a massive studio. Another CD to add to my growing collection...'~ Mike Ventarola - Hidden Sanctuary 'RE: Breathe) Very powerful and grabbing, Breathe makes you breathe a sigh of relief, that there does exist some really good music out there. Sometimes it takes a while to come across it and when you find a gem like this one, you don't want to let go.'~ Loren McDonald - GodsOf Music.com |
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