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Godspeed the Shazam by The Shazam
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fave it Power Pop | Beatles-pop
12 tracks | 38 minutes
Released Sep 2003
on Not Lame Recordings
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:18 Super Tuesday lyrics BUY MP3 03:18 Super Tuesday lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:18 Super Tuesday
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Sunshine Tonight lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 Sunshine Tonight lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Sunshine Tonight
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:59 The Stranded Stars lyrics BUY MP3 03:59 The Stranded Stars lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:59 The Stranded Stars
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:42 Sparkleroom lyrics BUY MP3 02:42 Sparkleroom lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:42 Sparkleroom
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:48 Some Other Time lyrics BUY MP3 02:48 Some Other Time lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:48 Some Other Time
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 RU Recieving lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 RU Recieving lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 RU Recieving
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:56 Chipper Cherry Daylily lyrics BUY MP3 02:56 Chipper Cherry Daylily lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:56 Chipper Cherry Daylily
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:13 Calling Sydney lyrics BUY MP3 03:13 Calling Sydney lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:13 Calling Sydney
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:54 City Smasher lyrics BUY MP3 02:54 City Smasher lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:54 City Smasher
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:37 Sweet Bitch lyrics BUY MP3 03:37 Sweet Bitch lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:37 Sweet Bitch
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:03 A Better World lyrics BUY MP3 03:03 A Better World lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:03 A Better World
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Gonna Miss Yer Train lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Gonna Miss Yer Train lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Gonna Miss Yer Train
THIS is rock 'n roll for pop fans.
Editorial review
Taking cues primarily from early Cheap Trick and Electric Light Orchestra, The Shazam mold hard rock that, initially, sounds out of place on the Not Lame label, which focuses entirely on power pop. However, on repeat listens it becomes obvious why this group is so often lumped in with fine pop acts; their hooks are remarkably strong and melodic. While they're clearly out of step with the times (The music here is entirely steeped in the late '70s, and while it may have sold millions then, it is unlikely to go past "cult" status now), Godspeed the Shazam is an excellent hard rock pleasure. Many of these songs sound like lost classics, especially the excellent "Super Tuesday" (an anthemic rocker on the lament of the loser of a presidential election) and "Gonna Miss Yer Train." The Shazam also occasionally dip into glam, especially on "Sunshine Tonight" and "The Stranded Stars" and, not surprisingly, they make that work too. It all amounts to yet another gem on the Not Lame label. ~ Jason Damas, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
THIS is rock 'n roll for pop fans. Produced by Brad Jones, this band embodies everything. Updating the wacky wizardry of The Move and Cheap Trick more than anyone on the planet and making those bands' past vitality their own sound. A jaw-dropping testament of the power pop rock 'n roll and one of 1991's long buzzing releases. Magical, unfiltered pure rocking pop passion and God Head. Period!