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5 tracks | 14 minutes
Released May 2007
on Cuba Libre Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:13 Wired for Sound lyrics FREE 02:13 Wired for Sound lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:13 Wired for Sound
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:16 Can U Dig It? lyrics BUY MP3 03:16 Can U Dig It? lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:16 Can U Dig It?
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Putting the rock back in indie rock this melodic powerpop band is similar to Superchunk and the Replacements.
Bio / Background
Milwaukee indie rock four piece Certain Stars presents their second release "Wired for Sound", five new songs of melodic powerpop. Recorded over two feverish days direct to analog tape, the recording captures the immediacy and high energy of the band's live shows.
The album comes charging out of the gates with the two-chord surf-tinged rocker “Wired for Sound”. Guitarist Chris Voss’s Dick Dale-inspired surf guitar and whammy bar octave drops adds an especially exciting element to the song.
Starting with an anticipation-building riff that would fit right in an AC-DC classic, “Can U Dig It?” was penned by drummer Greg Hein. Originally titled “Get Out the Spade” the lyrics describe Hein’s dedication to finding great underground bands by doing a little digging while others complain about the lack of good music offered by the mainstream.
↓ more ↓Guitarist and vocalist Chris Hernandez's Superchunk sound-alike “Slow Down Quickly” is an infectiously breezy tune that will have you pogo-ing in your head!
Getting the most play hits on their MySpace.com page (www.myspace.com/certainstars), the Chris Voss sock hop rocker “highschoolalloveragain” is sure to be added to all the kids’ iPod play lists! With handclaps and group shouts of “hey” this toe tapper equates a music scene to a high school clique.
The album closer “(You’re A) Caution” finds Kyle Hernandez adopting the dirty sexed-up snarl of Iggy Pop. The band breaks into a sped up jam that’s part Sonic Youth part “Slow Ride”, almost veering off the rails to a big rock finish.
Certain Stars believes in the motto "write good songs and play them well". Wired for Sound reveals a seasoned band playing with conviction. Catch a rising star!
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