Infectious, English Indie Pop Band, Alternative Music, Indie
pop, Download Music
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Independent Reviews of Infectious |
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Sue Nami - Live Magazine ( US Music Magazine ) "For once the name
of an indie album is accurate. Infectious, a self-titled profusion of pop
selections is truly infectious. There were so many things I loved about this
CD. First of all it's one of the best examples of high quality music on a
limited budget. I can buy a major label CD with triple the resources and half
the skill in songwriting and production that I find on the Infectious CD. The
other thing I loved - this is not an endless trail of songs sounding all the
same. Every track seems to take you in another similar yet very unique
direction. Lyrically this CD is strong, thought-provoking and honestly
insightful; yet they still refrain from bordering on self-indulgent pity. And
to top it off both of the singers in this band, Chris Watts and Gordon Gennis
sound great. This CD is mellow but just upbeat enough to enjoy in almost any
mood. Buy it now on www.warholmusic.com". |
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Michael Allison -
THEGLOBALMUSE.COM (US Music Magazine). “Some CD's are just so
damn good, they make reviewing them more of a pleasure than a job. That is
the feeling that I got with this band and this music. They are one of those
bands that keep your thoughts on the music as it allows your mind to create
the imagery. Not many albums have that sort of power over me, but this is one
of the few. It's music like this that
makes you stop and look at the world in a whole new light. Most of the songs
on this CD are of a mellow nature. Great songwriting and very thoughtful
lyrical journeys. This music is nothing short of fantastic". |
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Terry
Allen - hEARd Review ( Australian Music Magazine ). Read the hEARd Magazine
Review "A
band who are based out of Liverpool in England, Infectious are certainly
apart from many bands whose music has come out of that country, relating
little to some of the best known bands you might have heard of. What the band
do have, is their own interesting style which combines snippets of those
better known bands with a more unique feel. There are slower edged numbers
like "Celebrity" which really stand out, alongside the wonderful
closing number "Something's Got To Give", while I preferred a whole
slew of songs through the middle of the album which have more verve, like
"Heaven Falls On Me" & my pick, "Everything I Ever
Asked". If you want something more than Brit-pop has been able to offer
of late, check this band out, they certainly have what you're looking
for". |
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Michael Allison -
THEGLOBALMUSE.COM (US Music Magazine). Read the original review “It's been a while since
I had listened to this album for the first time. It brought back a lot of
feelings and thoughts that I had, plus a few that I hadn't realized at the
time. They have an intelligent pop/rock style that is much like that of
Steely Dan and Sting. The musicianship is excellent and the vocals are very
warm and sincere. Most of the music is on the mellow adult contemporary side
of pop. The first thing that I noticed from this album was the great lyrics.
These songs are so well written, I couldn't find one that didn't ooze with
true artistic qualities. The emotion and feeling that is portrayed through
the music is also very stimulating. Sometimes you need to listen to an album
more than a few times in order to get it. This is one of those bands that
have that sort of quality. Their appeal may not be something for the
mainstream music fans, but to those who like their music presented in a more
intelligent and higher quality fashion this is the band that will never
fade". |
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MISH MASH Review (US Music Magazine). The Mish Mash
Review "With a classic
80s-era pop sound, the band are infectious, jingle-jangling their way into
your brain with a special blend of catchy indie rock. It's a moody sound that
brings to mind early R.E.M and the Smiths, while adding a touch of mod in the
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Yolanda Best - Editor
of sexyamerica.net ( US Music Magazine ). "In surfing an
"indie webring" wave a few months ago, I came across one of the
most tangiable things that I've ever found on the internet. Under normal
circumstances, I would have simply surfed on by. However, not to sound like
"Ally McBeal", their eyes made me stay. Within a short period, I
knew I had found a new band. Mixing a soft edge metallic funk with soft
vocals, the band proved that there are still gems left unturned on the web.
It's my privilege today to introduce you to one of the best bands I've ever
come across. Their self titled album 'Infectious' is from one of the best
unknown groups gracing the music scene. "Making quite a rustle in |
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Jounce Kuda on
Garageband.com reviewing the debut single ‘Everything I Ever Asked’ "My toes started
tapping when this song cranked up, a great guitar intro. The verses and
chorus lived up to the guitar intro. This is a professionally crafted song by
talented individuals. This is real pop music. Sign these guys now before the
weekend! It's Friday and I'm in love with this song! I honestly can hear this
hook-laden, energetic sound on my radio while breezing down the road. If I did
hear it on the radio, I would go immediately to the music store and buy
it". |
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Fraser Grant -
Artistic Director, "I am a HUGE Squeeze
fan and I found listening to your music a comparable experience. Why did you
pick 'Everything I Ever Asked' as the single?? I think it's a great song.
There is definitely someone in the band who is a fan of ABC and Human League
( 'Heaven Falls On Me', Remember the Good Ones' and 'Celebrity' - but I think
all the songs are FAB ! ) I've downloaded ALL the tracks onto my handheld pc,
and have played them back now at least 20 times. My fave song is 'Infectious'
- although I am hugely partial to 'No More Lonely Cornflakes' and 'Darker
Than Blue' too. In fact I really like all of them. I'm going to buy the album
and you can't get greater praise than that!" |
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Across the Pond, Bob
Vieira, bobvieira@hotmail.com. "They are absolutely
brilliant. Very reminiscent of that great 80's mellow British sound. I really
enjoyed "Everything I Ever Asked" and many of the other songs. Keep
up the GREAT work! I would definitely play these guys on my show. Let me know
when their CD comes out. I would love to do an e-mail interview with the band
once the site is up and post it on the site". |
……hmm brilliant!