I'm sure glad this CD is finally out. This kind of heavy modern rock (tough guitars, eye-opening melodies, and strong, but delicate female vocals) continues to be popular among those who are in touch with, and appreciate, today's music scene. The band has definitely progressed since you heard their rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," that they recorded for the very first HM sampler comp. Still here are the gutsy guitar grooves and feather soft vocals of Anita Robinson, as well as her husband (Kevin)'s, one-man rhythm section. I guess the closest stylistic comparison to something I've already heard would be Miss Angie.
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Joe RockstrohViva Voce: Italian for "by word of mouth." It seems like that's probably the only way to find out about Viva Voce, the latest offering from Cadence. This album reminds me a lot of their fellow label mates Shaded Red's debut in that this is a solid, yet unheralded, disc. Viva Voce seems to have found that perfect "alternative" niche, reminding me most of Gish and Siamese Dream era Smashing…Puddlegum 1998Reviewed by Paul DendiuThough I could easily provide this album with the shortest review in the history of Puddlegum, I'll attempt to expound somewhat solely for the sake of this website's clientele. As the last track of Hooray For Now finished spinning in my boom box, I sat in pure awe. I couldn't believe what I'd just heard. Someone has done it, I thought to myself. Someone's finally done it. Viva Voce has done for…The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by James StewartAppearances can be important. The front cover of this album made me initially wary, and didn't quite suggest the brooding alternative rock sounds that its contents hold. Female vocals mixed with alternative music, the guitars are abrasive and varied; there's a slight surf feel to them in places. The vocals have a slightly chilled edge to them, and are sometimes reminiscent of Plumb's Tiffany…Similar sounding releases
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