Seventy Sevens
EP
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Whoo-ha! It's always nice to get a visit from an old friend, which is what this EP feels like. Only five songs are served up here, but the quality is pristine, comparible to the Sticks and Stones collection. These would serve well as a musical resume / demo of the band's talent. It's that beautiful melodic pop music that has the right amount of edgy ambience and tone to set it apart from tired old adult rock, yet light enough to appear boring to the energy-freak fans of hardcore punk or something else that relies heavily on speed to thrill the senses. Not to say the band doesn't rock out at times. "Blue Sky" goes fast and humorous: "Molene, saying what she didn't mean / making like a Dairy Queen / milking me when I was never going to be the king..." If any respectable label hears this EP and doesn't sign this band, something's wrong with the universe. It's a good thing we can enjoy these songs for now. Available from Rad Rockers (see their full page ad in this issue for ordering info).