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Free Music Review: "MINDBLOWING" - VH1.COM
Hit: 5 Stars
"Reunion" and "supergroup" - no two words loom more suspiciously in rock and roll. After all, how many such liaisons are not overblown, pompous reruns from musicians riding the coattails of past glory? Luckily, even though Unified Theory reunite two former Blind Melon members, guitarist Christopher Thorn and bassist Brad Smith, and pairs them with one-time Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen and introduces a relative newcomer, lead vocalist Chris Shinn (formerly of the Tool-like Celia Green), the quartet's self-titled debut bears no such stigma. Kickoff track "Cessna" erupts in a barrage of underwater alterna-guitar sounds as Shinn's voice aches despairingly, soothed only by Smith's angelic harmonies. The next two tracks are equally pensive but heavy and driving: First single "California" adds Zeppelin guitar crunch to Jane's Addiction-esque high-pitched vocal earnestness, and wham-dinger dynamo "Instead of Running" nails the opening triptych with the kind of melodic hook that remains long after song's end. Produced by Thorn, Smith, and Shinn (and with Matthew Steer drumming on some tracks), the album follows with mainly lighter, clever chill-out rock, nicely perked up by "Self Medicate," a skyward-bound guitar pop number a la Manic Street Preachers. With no desperate rap or gratuitous hip-hop headbanger in sight, this band's engulfing, prog-rockish, blues-based alternative rock, with its nod to classic roots is indeed a unified theory.
Free Music Review: Superior Music
Hit: 5 Stars
This music is perhaps the best I have ever heard, certainly the best in YEARS. I was originally a HUGE Blind Melon fan (still am) and that is what made me check this out. Christopher Thorn (Guitar) and Brad Smith (Bass) from Blind Melon are in this band, as is Dave Krusen (Drums), the original drummer from Pearl Jam.
The element that shocks me to this day is the fact that I would like the one dude I didn't know in the line up from the start. Lead vocalist/guitarist extroirdinare, Chris Shinn. His vocals are hauntingly beautiful/awesome. EVERYONE that I have had check the band out have come away with an appreciation for real music and an addiction to this band.
They just released a new CD online on Rhapsody entitled "Cinematic" and it will be available on itunes in the next month or so. I paid the $9 to download it and it is equally impressive. What's even more impressive is Chris Shinn's new band, EVERYTHING IS ENERGY. They are currently on tour and I have seen them twice as well as met the band. Hell I was fortunate enough to hang out with them and have breakfast after one of the shows! But I digress, this CD rocks, get it, get "Cinematic" and then check out EVERYTHING IS ENERGY. Their new CD is arguably even better than the Unified Theory stuff, and that's saying A LOT considering the talent U.T. had.
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Free Music Review: Simply a Great Album
Hit: 5 Stars
The self-titled debut album by Unified Theory has just arrived, and its outstanding. The band is composed of Blind Melon members Brad Smith and Chris Thorn, former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen and newcomer, lead singer Chris Shinn. The songs which stand out to me are Cessna, Wither, Passive and Keep On. Cessna is placed wisely at the beginning of the cd, its a strong alt-rock song that carries a great melody and introduces the amazing vocals of chris shinn. Wither is on the mellow side, it begins with a bit of acoustic guitar and then moves into a rhythm that is impossible to forget. You find yourself repeating the lyrics "and so i'll sit, and watch you wither, on by" many times aloud and in your head. Passive is another soft song, it begins with an electric riff and quiet vocals which continue to get louder until you hear shinn belt out "closer then i ever thought i could be, i believe now..." it a gorgeous song. Keep on is best described as haunting, it is carried by a piano piece and shinns changing vocals. This whole album is great, unified theory has added a twist to the alternative rock sound and its an amazing twist. They should have no trouble making it big, incredible sound, incredible cd, buy it.Free Music Review: Definitely the best album released in 2000
Hit: 5 Stars
Whether or not you happen to be a Blind Melon fan, you will love this album. I didn't own any Blind Melon albums until I heard this, then I ran right out and bought them all; just because I couldn't get enough of these guys! This is such a smart album from beginning to end....The vocal harmonizing, amazing guitar hooks and effects, smooth bass lines and in-your-face drumming all come together to create the most unique and powerful album you'll ever hear.After you listen to this CD once, you'll be hooked immediately. I purchased this about 1 month after it was released, and it still resides in my CD player! New albums come out and they get a fair shake, but after about 3 or 4 listens, Unified Theory gets thrown back in!
To further this, I've seen these guys play live twice, and I have to say that they are without a doubt the BEST LIVE BAND I have ever seen (and I go to a lot of concerts)! If they show up in your state, DO NOT miss that show. After the last concert, I was lucky enough to meet the band and get their autographs. They are all genuinely outgoing and very friendly! I can't say enough about this band, and especially this album....JUST BUY IT!
Free Music Review: Blown away
Hit: 5 Stars
Now, I knew this album would be great, but I had no idea it was going to be this great. This album is incredible. The guitar work is phenominal and the vocals are amazing aswell. The guys did a great job with this one. "Wither" is an awesome song with great lyrics and an incredible chorus. "Fin" starts out breezy and then turns into an absolute whirlwind of sound. "California", although it is the first single, is actually my least favorite song here because I feel it lacks something that the other songs seem to reach. "Not Dead" will leave you in a trace with it's pinching guitar work, and "Passive" seems to take you some place in the Middle East. Another impressive song here is "A.M. Radio" which seems to be the most radio friendly song on the album. Now, I've heard that guitarist Chris Thorn has to use 36 pedals to complete the sounds live, and it shows. The sounds that channel into your ears will leave you absolutley stunned. Trust me. If you get one album this year, make it "Unified Theory"