 Denison
Marrs
Self-titled CD
Floodgate
Records
Genres: rock, modern rock
May 2 - 8 2005 |
Denison Marrs is a strong melodic rock band on the consistently
solid Floodgate label. This album's songs are dramatic, dynamic
rock compositions that combine a Dismemberment Plan and No
Knife cutting-edgeness with a mainstream accessibility. The
album is very addictive in its own way; what it lacks in originality
it makes up for in sheer catchiness. Tunes like "Last
Hope" and "Secret Sinner" are incredibly enjoyable and
intense, easily good enough to break into mainstream alternative
radio. The band can be a tad homogeneous, however; the only real break
from their trademark intensity is "Secret Sinner," a more
extended, drawn-out rocker that gradually builds to a powerful
climax. All in all, Denison Marrs' self-titled album is a perfect fit
for fans of energetic, modern rock music. Impressive. 83%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
10 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
