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Dolls on Fire

Leawood, Kansas, United States | SELF

Leawood, Kansas, United States | SELF
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"Dolls On Fire - Ladies and Gentlemen"

For years, the battle of the sexes has raged on and on. Has either gender been able to gain the upper hand? One can debate that, but few have put the ongoing war into the musical format as interestingly as this harmony-laden debut EP suggests.

There’s a swagger that vocalists Zach Hodson and Rachel Jaggard presents that cuts right through the lyrics. Emotionally, they seem to be rolling the dice and going for broke – especially on “Give Me A Reason To Love” and “Hosanna (On The Radio),” which are two of the major highlights here.

What works well here does so winningly. I love the sensual vibe that Jaggard applies to “Minotaur,” and the ultimate battle described in “Jem Vs. The Volcano,” but I didn’t really get into the strange “GFY (300 Hands)” as much. However, the album ends on a striking note with the cool vibe of the interestingly-titled “No One Will Love You Unless You’re A Man.” I don’t know about that, but it does make for an interesting musical thesis!
- Music News Nashville


"Dolls On Fire - Ladies and Gentlemen"

For years, the battle of the sexes has raged on and on. Has either gender been able to gain the upper hand? One can debate that, but few have put the ongoing war into the musical format as interestingly as this harmony-laden debut EP suggests.

There’s a swagger that vocalists Zach Hodson and Rachel Jaggard presents that cuts right through the lyrics. Emotionally, they seem to be rolling the dice and going for broke – especially on “Give Me A Reason To Love” and “Hosanna (On The Radio),” which are two of the major highlights here.

What works well here does so winningly. I love the sensual vibe that Jaggard applies to “Minotaur,” and the ultimate battle described in “Jem Vs. The Volcano,” but I didn’t really get into the strange “GFY (300 Hands)” as much. However, the album ends on a striking note with the cool vibe of the interestingly-titled “No One Will Love You Unless You’re A Man.” I don’t know about that, but it does make for an interesting musical thesis!
- Music News Nashville


"Album Review: Dolls on Fire, Ladies and Gentlemen ..."

"There are swirling synths. There are crunchy guitars. There are layers upon layers of pop harmonies and new wave influences all around, as well as a heavy dose of intelligent nerd punk, ‘90s nostalgia, and lounge music theatricality."

-The Deli Magazine Kansas City, November 2012-
- The Deli Magazine KC


"Album Review: Dolls on Fire, Ladies and Gentlemen ..."

"There are swirling synths. There are crunchy guitars. There are layers upon layers of pop harmonies and new wave influences all around, as well as a heavy dose of intelligent nerd punk, ‘90s nostalgia, and lounge music theatricality."

-The Deli Magazine Kansas City, November 2012-
- The Deli Magazine KC


"Dolls on Fire, Ladies and Gentlemen…"

Precision playing and slick vocals combine with an aggressive sonic mix into a timeless kind of sound, neither up-to-the-minute nor retro ... This is clearly a band with the courage of its convictions."

-BlogCritics.org, November 2012-
- Blogcritics.org


"Dolls on Fire, Ladies and Gentlemen…"

Precision playing and slick vocals combine with an aggressive sonic mix into a timeless kind of sound, neither up-to-the-minute nor retro ... This is clearly a band with the courage of its convictions."

-BlogCritics.org, November 2012-
- Blogcritics.org


"Dolls On Fire - Ladies and Gentlemen"

“... characteristic pop genius with deconstructive melodic sensibilities.”

“… deliciously catchy pop songs that are just off-kilter enough to make you uncomfortable, but with big enough hooks to drag you along for the ride.”

-Wildy’s World, December 2012-
- Wildy's World


"Dolls On Fire - Ladies and Gentlemen"

“... characteristic pop genius with deconstructive melodic sensibilities.”

“… deliciously catchy pop songs that are just off-kilter enough to make you uncomfortable, but with big enough hooks to drag you along for the ride.”

-Wildy’s World, December 2012-
- Wildy's World


Discography

"Ladies and Gentlemen ..."
debut 7 song LP, released 11-13-12

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Dear listeners,

Welcome to our humble musical abode. No need to check your mind or manners at the door; were all here to have a good time and we promise to be rocking out with you the whole way. Sure, we're spinning feisty metaphoric odes on life, love, friends, enemies, even mythical beasts, but that's just the icing on this brand of high-energy, vocally-driven synth pop we call our own. The hooks and harmonies are free of charge; please join us in belting them out, and invite your friends along for the ride. You may find yourself drumming too hard on the steering wheel, or pulling some air guitar riffs when no one is looking; that's ok, we proudly do it too. We don't have a list of side effects, but if you find yourself a little sassier, a little spunkier, perhaps humming incessantly later...well...then your DoF prescription has finally kicked in. Take as many as you want, enjoy the mint on your pillow, and we promise to call you the next day.

Hugs and kisses,

Dolls on Fire