A LOUDER DISASTER—REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY!
Posted on June 17th, 2009 by ekko
A Louder Disaster has an unmistakably L.A. sound—it’s slick, well-produced, has a hotly talented bass player and the lead singer/guitarist has a pitch-perfect voice. Oh, and her name is Marie Catastrophe. But classifying the band as L.A. powerpop isn’t so simple. After all, they cover Alkaline Trio, an esoteric (and tasteful) choice, to be sure. “Stop the Sound” could be on a soundtrack, it’s easy to imagine a young Geena Davis riding shotgun in a black Caddie, light rain making reflections on the hood, with Harrison Ford in control, driving too fast. “The Art of Scapegoating” is the best track here, in my view, with it’s near-to-Go Gos infectious chorus and great drumming in the background.
Plus, they’re generous!
You can win a copy of a tote bag holding their EP, with the afore mentioned A-Trio cover, just by being one of the first people to e-mail me your address. As long as you live in the U.S. or Canada. Actually, you could live in both places. But you’re only getting one prize.
Comment By: kath
June 17th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Anything that reminds the listener of Geena in a caddie being a bad girl must be fun!
Comment By: JD
June 18th, 2009 at 4:28 am
I want one!
Comment By: ekko
June 18th, 2009 at 4:30 am
If you want one, you gotta e-mail me your addy.
Comment By: licta
June 20th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
por favor
Comment By: ekko
June 21st, 2009 at 3:44 am
You need to e-mail me withyour address!
Comment By: rex
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
LA? PowerPop? Free Stuff? Please? Pretty Please?
Comment By: ekko
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Sorry-Already gave ‘em all away!