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Lose Track of Time EP
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Lose Track of Time by Chicane Theory is good. Six alt-rock songs that sound connected to the early 9...Lose Track of Time by Chicane Theory is good. Six alt-rock songs that sound connected to the early 90s, all written and pretty much all performed by Nicholas Roesler. There are some cool guitar licks, nice chord progressions and catchy melodies that allow an even dose of melancholy counterplay with rocking riffs. The opening track, “Decision”, has a guitar intro in the flavor of Coldplay, but it is the second track that really grabs attention. “Fuzzy” is a very Nirvana-esqe track, with heavy guitars, slightly distorted vocals and a dark progression. It sounds like one of the cool b-sides that Nirvana recorded that didn’t see the light of day against all the pop-friendly stuff on Nevermind. The track “Cairo” has some nice vocal harmonies and a catchy chorus. I’ll leave the last three tracks for you to explore, but I assure you that they are good.
RIFT - CD RELEASE PRESS (2008)
Chicane Theory does a great job on their debut album of having a collection of memorable songs. Somewhere in between The Replacements and Buffalo Tom, Nicholas Roesler (guitar and vocals) does double duties well with melodic vocals and a distinct guitar tone. Roesler’s rhythm section helps keep it together with Casey Virock on bass and Jeffrey Bahr on drums. This is definitely a band to check out, if not for the nostalgic influences for a solid musical experience.
Rift CD Compilation (2006)
".... You'll hear a little Paul Westerberg in the vocal phrasing, but the song (Decision) definitely has its own sound."
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Atomic Duster Review
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Chicane Theory - Lose Track Of Time Out Now
T: Well this one usurped me somewhat. I was expecting...Chicane Theory - Lose Track Of Time Out Now
T: Well this one usurped me somewhat. I was expecting some dance beats to come through but instead we have some rather gorgeous, heartfelt Americana. The band have been influenced by such luminaries as Dinosaur Jr, Swervedriver, Meat Puppets and Nirvana amongst others. Even Coldplay make an appearance in their list of references. After the melodic opener, we return to more grunge infested bravado of the aptly titled "Fuzzy", perhaps even owing a debt to Foil's classy debut album "Spread It All Around". And if they've never heard it, they should check it out, because I'm sure they'll like it. Anyway, as much as I like those noise nuggets, it's when the band are at their most restrained that they are most effective.
N: From your opening comment, that's because you were thinking of Chicane! But you are right in that this sometime grungy mix is like a strong, sweet cup of coffee. The vocalist, Nicholas Roesler, and musicians have got the right balance in their presentation, although I'd perhaps like to hear a more tortured delivery.
T: I'm not so sure, I think the gentler numbers benefit greatly from Roesler's tender tones.
N: I was going to say, before you so rudely interrupted, slightly more often, I wasn't dismissing it outright. Of course, you are right in that the low slung, laid back approach he takes in tracks such as "Same Old, Same Old" and "Once" are just delightful. Hell, their whole refrain is low slung and laid back!
T: And after all, it never harmed Stephen Malkmus, did it?
9/10
http://www.atomicduster.com/spotlight/41a/index.php#chicanetheory
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Performing Songwriter
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Despite the ambiguity of their handle and obvious comparisons to Nirvana and Foo Fighters, the songs...Despite the ambiguity of their handle and obvious comparisons to Nirvana and Foo Fighters, the songs that bookend Chicane Theory's debut--"Decision" and "Torch"--bask in a sprawling psychedelic haze. The result's slightly off-kilter but oddly appealing.
-- Performing Songwriter, July/August 2008
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Radio Review
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"On 'Lose Track of Time,' Chicane Theory combines some of the mid-90s 'alt-rock' sounds (a la Dinosu..."On 'Lose Track of Time,' Chicane Theory combines some of the mid-90s 'alt-rock' sounds (a la Dinosuar Jr., Pavement, or Meat Puppets) with contemporary, open lyrics--words which convey emotion and hope that used to be the purvey of folks like Mary Lou Lord. It adds up to be a nice blend of music to hang out with your buddies to, while listening to the lyrics and secretly relating to the songs' themes." -Pam Hill, KFAI
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Phantom Tollbooth
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My ears were pleasantly surprised the first time slipping this beauty of a disc in. Heck, the fifth,...My ears were pleasantly surprised the first time slipping this beauty of a disc in. Heck, the fifth, eighth, and counting… With a varied collection of influences ranging from Sunny Day Real Estate to Dinosaur Jr. to Nirvana, there is just the right bite and balance to making a lasting impression here. With a cross between gritty, but subdued vocals and a blend of Americana meets Foo Fighters with slight distorted darkness, Chicane Theory’s debut makes for an interesting moody ride. (thecannyshark)
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Indie Music Stop
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Rating: 7.9 out of 10
By Senior Writer C.W. Ross
This Midwest (Minnesota) based band is, Nichol...Rating: 7.9 out of 10
By Senior Writer C.W. Ross
This Midwest (Minnesota) based band is, Nicholas Roesler (guitar, vocals), Casey Virock (bass, vocals) and Jeffrey Bahr (drums, vocals).
Lose Track of Time is the 6-song debut EP from Chicane Theory. The release has a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality stylistically with the music found on it.
On tracks 1 and 4 ("Decision," and "Same Old, Same Old") the band goes for a light pop edge. The band shifts musical gears with Track-2 ("Fuzzy"), an all out alt. rocker filled with distortion effects. Track-3 ("Cairo") is a moody alt. rock track.
On Track 5 ("Once") the band goes the soft guitar ballad route. It all ends up with the 6 minutes plus song, "Torch." This song sums up the feel of the entire release with its alternating between mild and forceful moments. Just as it sounds like the songs is about to end it springs back to life with an explosion of musical sounds.
The glue that holds it all together is the lead vocals of Nicholas Roesler. He's also joined with some well-done vocal harmonies from the other band members.
The band's reputation is already growing with their song, "Decision" appearing on two different compilation type releases (Rift Magazine, Broadjam).
This EP offers up a nice profile of the band's sound that is headed in the right direction as long as they refrain from going too far down the musical experimenting road with the band's sound.
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Tasty - UK
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Chicane Theory - "Lose Track Of Time"
"...happily combines Kurt Cobain's dystopian themes with th...Chicane Theory - "Lose Track Of Time"
"...happily combines Kurt Cobain's dystopian themes with the same wilfully atonal ear for melody, most prominently here on 'Fuzzy' and 'Same Old, Same Old'.
"Opening track 'Decision' borrows the kind of pounding drums that the English band Doves really should have patented by now, and marries them to a pleasant melody worthy of a soundtrack or two. 'Fuzzy' keeps the drums, but drops in some angular riffs and walking bass lines to crank up the energy level.
"'Cairo' is more brooding and claustrophobic, until the tune kicks into a brief chorus that could have come straight from Nirvana's 'Nevermind'. Then "Same Old, Same Old" begins with a great rhythm track..."
"... Chicane Theory have some time to digest and refine their ideas before releasing their debut album, due sometime next year. Nirvana fans, take note."
-Chris McCague
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Perfect Pitch
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Chicane Theory has mastered something most alternative, indie bands find impossible to do: not sucki...Chicane Theory has mastered something most alternative, indie bands find impossible to do: not sucking. While not conjuring up a truly self-made sound (”Fuzzy” and “Cairo” resemble old Nirvana tracks), but singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist Nicholas Roesler at least appears to be trying to bring something melody-rich and lyrically idiot-free to the table.
The pop of “Decision” is nicely offset with a beautiful ethereal guitar part; the drums on “Same Old, Same Old” are somewhat bland, but the bass line has great movement and lifts the song to a better level; and instead of copping out with a half-assed downtrodden chord progression on the romantically challenged “Torch”, Roesler offered up something somewhat dark and slightly foreboding … a nice twist from the norm and a good way to portray what love is really like.
For a six-song EP, Lose Track of Time isn’t so bad. Granted, it could use a little cleaning up here and there and maybe some more time spent on production, but that will mostly come with time. Or money. Or both. Let’s just hope that Chicane Theory gets out of the small clubs and into bigger venues ’cause America deserves to hear a high-quality band like this.
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SHORT SCALE: CD reviews in 200 words or less
By Rachel Heisler
CD review: Chicane Theory, Lose Track of Time EP (NRGalaxy Music)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 geetars
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Pluginmusic.com
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Chicane Theory wants to be a little edgy on “Lose Track Of Time,” their debut EP. But even before th...Chicane Theory wants to be a little edgy on “Lose Track Of Time,” their debut EP. But even before the end of the EP it is clear that Chicane Theory’s strength lies in a gentler sound. A clean-cut melody on the release’s opening track “Decision” is the first thing to stick out and that impression lasts as the tracks progress. Chicane Theory know how to change their sound up and keep things interesting without being pigeon-holed.
Sounds Like: Soft indie rock
Key Tracks: “Decision”
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More reviews
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"Nicholas Roesler’s track Decision was included on the first Rift Magazine compilation this past sum..."Nicholas Roesler’s track Decision was included on the first Rift Magazine compilation this past summer, and it’s an appealing track strung along a sparklingly clean guitar hook. Roesler’s MySpace page also demonstrates his ability to switch it up and play higher octane music on Fuzzy."- Pulse of the Twin Cities
(4/9/08) The hump day dance party continues loud and proud. Guitars happily introduce the narrator who “feels so good to be home and lose track of time.” Although the narrator initially sounds depressed, after reaching home he makes a firm commitment to “decide to live”, and sings in chorus with band mates to the happy guitars making the dance a joy to swirl to. -Eartaster.com
Yet another great band that is going to get passed over by many people due to a lame-ass CD cover. I thought I was in store for light-jazz, what I got was nice mellow alternative that had me thinking of Foo Fighters for some reason. It's not that the band sounded like the Foo's, it's just that I can hear tinges of their song structure (and a bit of Nirvana as well) in some of the songs, most notably "Cairo" and "Fuzzy". The tune "Once" reminds be a bit of the Foo's "Virginia Moon". Overall, this 2 man band has put together one hell of a CD, not they just need more time on a decent CD cover because with all the music out there it does make a difference.
-- The Chicken Fish Speaks, Mite Mutant (2008)
