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"The songs are well-written, hook-laden bursts of cool. And it's the band's
heavier big amp, big riff approach that brings the rock. The Kids prove melody doesn't always have to be
placid or soft. And an opening track Let Her Go is a smash hit just waiting to smash."
"Let Her Go is the radio rocker that will get you singing along after
the first listen. The radio sound is what really gets me into the music of this band. The songs are catchy,
upbeat and rock.
A definite ear opener to your average music listener for feel good times and good melodic
music that will last through this age of fads and emo rock. They are bringing the Rock n` Roll back and
kickin`down the door of this fashion industry of trends and not being afraid to write good rock music.
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"Take one part infectious pop, one part classic rock, throw in a cover tune
best described as "Rick Springfield on steroids," and you begin to understand why The Meddling Kids provide
the cure for the "anti-rock star" blues."
"Like a sugar-coated razor blade, Rochester, New York’s The Meddling Kids
offer up a great mix of finely crafted hard pop songs that hide behind those sweet vocal harmonies some
pretty biting lyrics."
"Let Her Go, Decide, That Something, and Goodbye
are straight up catchy rockers while Drift Away comes from the Axl Rose school of love songs. It's
Over is along the same catchy lines as Cheap Trick's classic, I Want You To Want Me and Turn
Back features a droning guitar reminiscent to the band Medicine."
"The Meddling Kids are a guitar-driven rock band with a sound that combines a classic rock sound with great pop hooks."
"They let it all hang out with this record and really give the listener the
best of what they can offer-–which is some smooth sounding vocals that can carry a song and weave a nice
story, mixed in with some strong guitar work and drumming that doesn’t falter."
"These guys are bringing back memories and creating new melodies. Their vocals
remind of David Bowie meets Bon Jovi. Both GREAT singers to be compared to. Musically melodic.
"Just what I needed - a Rochester-based hard pop powerhouse to kick my
jaded Gen-X butt. If The Meddling Kids are any indication, apparently there's nothing better to do in the snow
belt except overindulge in a whole lot of blissfulicious ear candy, learn the tricks of dynamics and
hooks, and then churn out a fresh, youthful take on the kind of music [to which] we thirty-somethings used to
scream . . . Yes, their originals are a melodic, hard-driving
pop worthy of repeated listens. But their cover songs are a huge treat. Rick Springfield, anyone? How
about a super-duper cover of I've Done Everything For You done . . . get this . . . without irony.
The Meddling Kids are radio-friendly, fun, cute and insanely marketable. "I don't know what you
want, I don't know what you need," goes What You Want. Boys, don't sell yourselves short - you
know exactly what I need. More Meddling Kids!"
"The melodic rock of The Meddling Kids just keeps getting more and more
attention, like when they were chosen by Brother Wease to open for Blues Traveler this past July, and
when they shared stages with Warrant and Firehouse. Now the four-piece is set to release their debut CD at
High Fidelity on Friday, November 9th[, 2008], a recording that showcases the band's knack for crafting
catchy songs, adding a harder edge here, and some pop-leaning there, all for great results. Basically,
these kids rock!"
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| UPCOMING SHOWS |
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| Sat Nov 22, 2008 @ Monirae's |
| 688 County Route 10, Pennelville, NY |
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