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"Clever hooks and tight melodies are predominant throughout the disk. "Candy,Kisses,Sunshine" and "In The Dead Of Night" are prime examples of some of the country's hottest new sounds which aren't being heard enough. There really isn't a bad track on the album - and everyone's going to have their own favourites. Just about any of them is as good, if not better, than what you heard on the radio yesterday and can expect to hear today. Tomorrow's agenda could only improve with any number of tracks from WICKED STILL." - Dan Brisebois
"It's pretty noisy in Toronto. It can be annoying for the most part, but there are times when a racket of bangs, booms and beeps are blended to make some of the best sounds around. Case in point is Toronto's EARRL. Their latest CD, Wicked still is exactly that since it was released in November 2002. You could say they sound like a mix of The Tragically Hip, and Rage Against The Machine. And their sound is refreshing in a world that pop-culture seems to rule." - Patrick Kane
"One hears something akin to an unholy union between Michael Hutchence and Roch Voisine. This allows Earrl to be flexible in it's choice of influences. Hence, some of the music presented here is a bit more funk and roots-driven than expected (In The Sun), though the album still remains power ballad-friendly throughout. Overall, a solid, radio-oriented record that breathes some new life into a very tired genre." - Karyn Bonham
"It's been four years since Earrl has been able to play The Opera House located on Queen East near Broadview, and judging by the crowd that came out to hear them - it's been too long. From the opening number you know this is a straight ahead rock and roll band, no fuss, no muss, just good rocking music. Right when lead singer, Rich Swinamer, comes out confidently strutting his stuff and showcasing his great voice, you know you're in for a grand night's entertainment." - Roz Fulwell
Discography
WICKED STILL - 2002
1.Tom Thomson... 2.Candy, Kisses, Sunshine 3.Morris' Song 4.In The Sun 5.Headshop Store 6.In The Dead Of Night 7.The Portable Song 8.The Shaft 9.Tinted 10.Leonard Peltier 11.Eyelid 12.Super Lava Flow 13.Dear Prudence
THE FIRST SIX DIVIDED - 1998
1.Vic 2.Pete's Old Dog 3.Smc 4.Tanika 5.Sweetwater Eucalyptus 6.Feet
EARRL - SELF TITLED - 1997
1.Messiah & The Fear 2.Burned 3.The Grey 4.Unwind 5.Scoobie Where's Earrl 6.Six Pack 7.Shiner 8.Bender/Bootie Free 9.Feather 10.Villified Suicide 11.Man Of 100 Miles
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Bio
“The music comes first so check your ego at the door."
earrl, a rock n’ roll band from Toronto, Canada embraces this philosophy and it has become their mantra. Formed in 1994, the band has released three CD’s: 1997’s EARRL, which contained 11 original tracks, THE FIRST SIX DIVIDED. Released in 1998, a 6 song EP inspired by the ancient book of Chinese wisdom known as the "I Ching" & The new disc WICKED STILL released in November 2002.
earrl have developed a powerful live show which is supported by the likes of Edge 102.1’s Dave Bookman who dubbed them "the hardest working band in show business". Earrl has worked with producer Peter Prelisnik (Sarah Harmer) and are a favourite of DJ Al Joynes formerly of Q107. Many college stations have covered the band as has Rogers television. earrl have had the opportunity to play numerous gigs throughout Ontario, Quebec and parts of the United States including the 2003 Millenium Music conference in Harrisburg PA. and the prestigious North by Northeast Festival in Toronto.
Currently earrl are back on the road in support of the new album WICKED STILL. They have also released a video for the song "tom thomson…" which was an official selection of the 2001 Toronto Online Film Festival. The band is indebted to the music for allowing them to meet many great people along the way and they are continuing their quest to become a kick ass rock n’ roll machine making music that matters.
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