“Sheer power pop perfection.. Incredibly articulate, poetic wordplay informs each line. Not one thought or sentiment is wasted.. This is blissful pop songwriting at its finest.. It's thinking man's party music.”
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Michael Lidskin, DJ, Twirl Radio
“Comparisons to Fountains of Wayne are inevitable: strong melodies, well-thought-out vocal harmonies, middling tempos, clever lyrics, high-octane guitars… But Vegas With Randolph does more than just deliver rock-and-wry on Above the Blue… the album is successful on any number of levels... Vegas With Randolph is a band to watch.”
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Bill Kopp, Musoscribe -- http://blog.billkopp.com
“A stellar second LP… stone-washed velvet vocals… stunning bass… well-judged pieces combine superbly…These guys are very strong songwriters. Containing sufficient effervescence to sit well in the album, the listener is not short-changed.”
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Tim Whale, indiebandsblog.com
“ebullient, unabashed power pop… takes cues from all of the masters: Beatles, Kinks, Byrds, Beach Boys, The Hollies, etc …(VWR) outdid themselves here and though ABOVE THE BLUE was released this past summer, it’s really essential listening for ANY season.
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Tim Hinely, www.daggerzine.com
“A pop delight. Reminiscent at times of other multi-fronted power pop groups (Fastball, Sloan), the result is a left-field surprise that deserves attention in the power pop community….There are plenty of standouts...This one touches all the power pop bases.”
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Absolute Powerpop.com
“VWR has been known to hit that kind of tough balance Fountains of Wayne does in their best stuff: ironic self-deprecation without sneering…… Probably my favorite VWR song is the sublimely energized "Some Time to Live." As soon as I heard this song, I immediately went out and bought everything they've released.
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Mary E Donnelly,, Powerpop.blogspot.com
“The brilliant, hook-filled debut from this band from the Washington DC area …..In these parts, we call that a "home run"! GREAT!!!!”
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Kool Kat Music.com
“Years ago Rolling Stone ran an April Fool’s story about a band named Guitar which consisted of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix. If that band existed it might sound like Vegas with Randolph…There are inventive guitar licks all over this thing, and they rock like Paul Collins…every song here has good bones–interesting change-ups and hooks.”
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Mike Barron, PopGeekHeaven.com
“An extremely strong, out of nowhere debut from this Washington DC power pop band…..
VERY, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a band that is going to be around for some time bringing pleasure to music fans like you and me
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NotLame.com
“They approach the music with a smart enthusiasm reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne and early Joe Jackson... an excellent value for your musical dollar.”
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Powerpopaholic.com
“Strong pop music that rocks…… a fresh band that people can get behind. A talent in pop/rock that does not come too often, and rarely from the major labels.”
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The Independent Music Scene. com
“If ever a band took the banner of power pop and flew with it, it’s Vegas With Randolph….. “Above The Blue” is an excellent album, without a wasted note, that hits every mood you could possibly have.”
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Powerpopaholic.com
“Going from horn-based rave-up to acoustic interlude to straight-up power pop, Vegas With Randolph remain masters of the medley, and the Abbey Road-style album experience is not to be dismissed in the era of the iPod!”
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Absolute Powerpop.com
“Easy, catchy pop rock ….. all the songs possess the quality that, no matter how hard you try, you just have to tap your foot and bob your head, ala “That Thing You Do.”
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Robert Fulton, On Tap Magazine
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JULIANNE combines a powerfully poignant and razor-honed sharpness with a driving cool that insists with understatement. This, like the rest of your tracks, is a signpost a...
JULIANNE combines a powerfully poignant and razor-honed sharpness with a driving cool that insists with understatement. This, like the rest of your tracks, is a signpost a...
Listening to you on South African radio. Sounding excellent! We have a similar 60s and 70s musical sound! Enjoy the journey!
Great sounding music! A must listen for any 60s & 70s classic rock-n-roll fans. Nice job Eric, Dave, Dan, Brock, John, Paul, George, and Ringo... ; )
Diggin these trax!! keep it goin
Thanks for liking my stuff guys. Appreciated. Returning some of the love! Have a great weekend!!!