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Music:
You have a musically distinctived track here. From the intro through the verses and choruses, the track bristles with energy and focus... 8
Lyrics:
You express some powerful feelings on this track. 6
Arrangement & Production:
The production on this track is very good. The recording is fairly good. The heavy rock guitars are cool and the fills guitar parts are beautiful in their minimalism and melodic note placement. 8
Musicianship:
The band plays with great purpose and unity. The ability to focus clearly over the length of the track and incorporate the different sounds this well speaks of a great sense of musicianship. 9
Originality:
In the sense that you make a sound that you fully inhabit, this track is good. 7
Marketability:
As this fits very neatly into current rock styles, you can get some attention in the industry with this track. 8
General Comments:
As good as you sound on this track, you have the talent to go further. Average Score 7.571
- Reviewed By: Curtis Lowell
Discography
1. letting go
2. sickert
3. virgen of san juan
4. setting it straight
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
ABOVEGROUND was formed six years ago by Ryan Blackmore who had a dream to create music that would fill a void he felt was present in the metal music industry. He struggled for years to find the "missing links" that would share the same dreams, desires and level of commitment that he had. He also wanted to find serious musicians who not only shared a common vision but would form a brotherhood that would last a lifetime. Musicians came and went but he was finally able to form that brotherhood with Christian Hargrove on guitar, Chance Hargrove on bass, who ironically happen to be brothers, Adam Rodriguez on guitar and John McClain on drums.
After spending several months working on originals ABOVEGROUND went into the studio to record their first demo. Although this was their first attempt at recording, the feedback they have gotten has been very encouraging.
While playing local venues in the Rio Grande Valley (where they are originally from) it took no time for ABOVEGROUND to establish a loyal fan base. Fans are pulled in by their unique mixture of presence, energy and hard core musical talent. The rapid success at gaining local attention earned them band of the month in March, 2004 with 91Productions.com, a local band promotion agency. The band has recently relocated to Austin, TX.
ABOVEGROUND will be going into the studio again soon to record their latest originals and they look forward to showing fans how much their music has evolved since they completed their first demo.
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