Maryz Eyez

Call it punk, call it rock, call it punk rock party music at its finest, but however you label the music, Maryz Eyez is sure to provide you with an extraordinarily good time. Fresh out of one of the nation’s hottest music scenes, Maryz Eyez have been labeled as one of the most energizing and entertaining acts in the business today.
Debut album, “For All the Haters”, recorded by Producer Jamie Hoover, (R.E.M., Spongetones) of Charlotte, NC, and Mastered by Greg Calbi (John Lennon, the Beatles, U2) of Sterling Sound NYC has been turning heads in the music industry. Maryz Eyez has established large local followings in the Tri-State area (Michigan, Indiana, & Ohio), and is quickly gaining fans nationwide. The band’s Mailing List reaches people in all 50 states and 10 countries. They are currently scheduling a National Charity Tour throughout the U.S. for the fall of 2005.
Maryz Eyez provides a show like no other local band. Fueled by the driving beat of one of the most amazing drummers around, Maryz Eyez bring a humorous exhilarating show to the table. Crazy stage antics, humorous true-life songs, and the only band to have a mascot of its own are only a few things witnessed at their show. You never know what to expect. However the band still pushes out a thick dynamic sound with catchy hooks, and much emphasis on the vocals. Three part harmonious melodies are always apparent in a Maryz Eyez song, and all three front men share the lead mic.
Going on their 9th year as a band, Maryz Eyez are no strangers to the scene. They are currently making noise in the music industry, and have locked down representation with Wild Justice Entertainment (Days of the New, Seether). The band feels that it’s only a matter of time and have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Feel free to check out the party at www.maryzeyez.com
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Maryz Eyez – ‘For All The Haters’

Maryz Eyez are a revolutionary young pop-punk band with a style firmly rooted in the past but a gaze that directs it’s attention purposefully toward the future. Their influences obviously range from the Beach Boys and Green Day to certain 80’s metal bands (see the marvelous; ‘Final Days’). When I received this CD and bore witness to the group shot of four, good looking young lads on the cover – I was expecting nothing but weak, punk by numbers. However, what lurks inside is what matters and this record is chock full of surprises and just a hint of nostalgia. Remember, if you will - back to when you first owned a copy of Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ or ‘Basket Case’. Remember that visceral energy, that bratty flamboyance? Well it is here, splattered throughout these 12 very different songs.

Opener ‘Lights Out’ showcases the vocalist nicely and while it certainly doesn’t tread any new ground – there are more hooks in this one song than on an entire New Found Glory record. The production is certainly not the best I’ve heard, especially in these days of major label pop-punk. However it does the trick and may even add a little bit of heart to the final mix. ‘Pourin Rain’ is an instant classic and finds the band showing off their very individual personality. Yes there are hints of Green Day in the time changes and occasionally in the vocal delivery but there is also a marvelously catchy pace present that is sure to get your pulse racing. Add to that the fun little surf guitar bridge and you have yourself a hit single if ever I heard one.

Thankfully the band’s potential doesn’t end there. It continues at a reasonably balanced level throughout the record. However there are dips and spikes that must be focused upon. ‘2nd Sight’ bounds along nicely with a strong chorus and very tropical guitar solo. This is just another example of the band throwing a spanner in the works just before they can be pigeonholed. ‘Over Now’ is better and with good reason. This is the band undertaking yet another epic writing concept and keeping it entertaining and clever without clogging up their simplistic delivery too badly. The acoustic guitars are a really clever touch and the vocal harmonies are second to none - Definitely a track for fans of both emo and pop-punk; not to mention just about any other genre that requires catchy, smart songwriting.

‘Ok’ & ‘County’ find the band reverting back to a far more tried and tested formula and despite a few digressions in ‘County’ things feel a little slow around this stage of the record. Luckily ‘Lost & Proud’ dons it’s cape and raises it’s fist to the sky in a bid to save the flagging middle section and boy does it ever! It is memorable and brooding. Better production would have given it a greater presence but as it is ‘Lost & Found’ is a blinding mid album ditty. ‘1330’ finds the band keeping it simple and unfortunately they do feel a little anonymous. Maryz Eyez are on the verge of great things, both outwardly and internally as their writing and creativity mature.

With tracks like; ‘Final Days’, ‘Pourin Rain’, ‘Over Now’ and ‘Lights Out’ they have not only touched upon, but sexually assaulted greatness and you know what? He doesn’t mind and neither would you; because these songs are the band at their best and if they can continue to develop their style then their next record could be perfect. For now though you simply must check out this band, they are one of the most exciting pop-punk bands since Blink 182. This time however; they will grow with you as you grow with them.

Standout Tracks: ‘Lights Out’, ‘Pourin Rain’ & ‘Over Now’.



Added: September 16th 2004
Reviewer: Liam Thomson
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Hits: 74
Language: english

- State of Emergency Liam Thomson

The new album from Kalamazoo's favorite good time pop punks Maryz Eyez, "For All The Haters", establishes them as a standout amidst the current over-saturation of their genre. The opening track "Lights Out" sets a precedent of memorable choruses and tasty guitar licks that continue throughout the album. Stellar three-part harmonies also compliment every song. The energetic "OK" stands out as a fine example of the band's great job of hook-laden songwriting, as does the fun and bouncy "Pourin Rain". The heartfelt ballad "Your Light" and driving rock "Final Days" prove that Maryz Eyez is not just "three chords and the youth".

Added: April 14th 2004
Reviewer: Bob Shell
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- Bob Shell

Sure, we`re suckers for really good pop-punk but when a band like Maryz Eyez comes along, it gives Not Lame a chance to hold a torch up and say `*here`s* how you DO it!". Green Day still does it better than all the rest, but after a handful of turns w/ this CD, we`ll place ME in the silver medal spot--they are that good. ME have three singers who all could be singing lead, that strong the vocals are here(certainly, not a hallmark for 97% of the bands in the genre). Heck, there are acoustic guitars driving hard int he mix! Way to go, guys--follow your own path `n rules inside the myopia of the punk-pop genre. They are constantly focused on maximum pop affect thru all the driving beats, ME has the control of this formula. Witness the perfect treasure of "Pourin Rain". If they were on a major label, this would be a hit single, video, you name it ---whatever comprises mainstream media entertainment these days(translation: if you have a cool teenager in the house, give them this as antidote to what`s being forefed them thru their mass-youth-culture media). "Highly melodic punk with pop elements taken from Bob Marley, NOFX, The Beach Boys and much more. The three singers switch lead vocal duties throughout the album and produce some of the best three part punk harmonies around. "-Recoil Magazine. "The best thing to happen to pop punk since Blink 182"-State of Emergency. If you get one CD in this style of rockin` punky pop, you can do not better than Maryz Eyez, rest assured. Very Highly Recommended - Bruce Brodeen

Quick Facts
MARYZ EYEZ

• Currently working with Entertainment Mgr. Rick Smith of Wild Justice entertainment, who also represents Seether, and is responsible for Days of the New
• Have showcased for record labels such as RCA, V2, and Atlantic records
• During summer of 2004 Maryz Eyez is touring the entire country and have dates set in Europe for the fall of 2004
• Headlined a Tri-State Punkothon tour during the fall/winter of 2003 in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois
• Picked out of 1000+ bands for the Detroit Warped Tour/Clear Channel contest & Featured artist on 2004 Vans Warped tour webpage for 3 consecutive months. 2005 picked to play the Kevin Says stage on the Warped Tour.
• Have won Battle of the bands all over the state of Michigan including several in Kalamazoo, Livonia, and Mt. Pleasant
• Independently recorded debut album, “For All The Haters”, with Producer Jamie Hoover of Charlotte, NC and Mastered the album with Greg Calbi of Sterling Sounds in New York City
• Mailing list reaches over 1500 fans weekly and is growing at an average rate of 4 signups per day
• Completed top 40 station 103.3 WKFR’s Smash it or Trash it show and received an overwhelming response. Beat out several national bands on 97.9 WGRD's band to band combat
• Airplay by many college and indie stations throughout the state including 92.1 the Zoo and 89.1 WIDR
• Chosen to play 103.3 WKFR’s sponsored “Bronco Bash” for Western Michigan University 2004
• Received the honor of being named the #1 band in Kalamazoo, by magazine “The Kalamazoo Guide”, in 2004
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Maryz Eyez

"Call it punk, call it rock, call it punk rock party music at it's finest." That's the slogan of local punk-rock sensation Maryz Eyez who have grown from local music heroes to a group that is gaining national attention for their energetic stage performances and catchy hooks. The band has established large local followings in teh Tri-State area (MIchigan, Indiana, Ohio) and recently wrapped a national tour and recorded their debut album, "For All The Haters."
Maryz Eyez provides a show like no other local band. Fueled by the driving beat of one of the most amazing drummers around, Maryz Eyez bring a humorous exhilarating show to the table. Crazy stage antics, humorous true-life songs, and the only band to have a mascot of its own are only a few things witnessed at a show. - Kalamazoo, Today