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    HM Magazine #81
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    Stereo Deluxx — So Clearly cover

    Stereo Deluxx

    So Clearly

    Reviewed by A Girl Called Gordon

    Label Organic RecordsHM Magazine #81January 2000
    pop rock

    Just wait til the WB and Fox get a hold of this CD. This is perfect high school party background music! Good thing too, this band has targeted you young uns, and they hit the mark. Don't get me wrong, this is good music for all ages, but the style and lyrics seem to be more for those that are searching and going through times brought by being a teenager. I know . . . I remember. It's a tough time and getting worse and Stereo Deluxx is here to help. "So clearly, so clearly, You speak Your peace to me So clearly, So clearly, Though I'm full of worry You open up my eyes for me to see." What a wonderful phrase. This enhanced CD also includes a video game called "Stereo Speedway." It's a lot of fun! They also have a comic book with an accompanying cd with a music montage and the comic book dialogue . . . very cool! Okay, back to the music . . . pretty good. This trio make neat-o music using a lot of guitar and synthesizer. They seem to enjoy the crunchy sound a distorted guitar has to offer. It is a good sound and is complimented by Stacey Tiernan's clear Miss Angie-esque voice. If you want to be the first on your block to beat the TV networks, buy this album before they try and charge you an arm and a leg for it just because you can hear it on Dawson's Creek or Get Real.

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