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"Public Uproar "s/t” - Berkley Style punk with just enough pop added to make their style similar to the early days of Rancid. Folks it doesn't get better than this when it comes to a pop driven punk band. I've listened to this album over 15 times, oh yeah I counted, and the lyrics & beat still remain in my head. The best songs would have to be "Look Back," "War & Catastrophe," and "Choke Hold." Although every song on here is perfectly written and very well played out, I would have to say those three are the best. This album is a must have and it has yet to leave my favorite on my IPOD. I look forward to hearing more from these guys and know they have a great future ahead of them. GO NOW AND BUY THE CD DON'T BE A DUMMY! 5/5 " - PunkRockReview
"Public Uproar play front row, hand-slapping, mad-pogoing, straight-ahead punk rock with catchy hooks aplenty filling your head while you sing-a-long at the top of your lungs. Music that sounds like they just stole their supper from the local Honey Farms and escaped fast enough to avoid recognition so they could easily return for dessert a few minutes later, all the while staying on their skateboards. How can’t you want to check out a band like that? If you visit their website – http://www.myspace.com/publicuproar and don’t like what you hear, get to the nearest hospital immediately – sounds like you’ve lost your pulse."
- Brian Gaslow (Wormtown Magazine)
"Ok, so there're two ways to do street punk these days: fucking rad or predictable. Luckily, Public Uproar is the best street punk band I've heard in a long time. Usually, the studded clothes and hairstyles are far more interesting than the music...
Here's the real problem with Public Uproar: I can't decide who is the group's secret weapon. Guitarist/vocalist Pete Shilale and bassist/vocalist Chris Brunelle trade off vocals effortlessly, similar to Lawrence Arms, with plenty of attitude in their delivery.
By the fourth or fifth track you'll notice how the guitar interplay is really tasteful and the leads outstanding. Both guitar players have have a great sense of layering and the tones are awesome. Chris lays down melodic bass lines that are on par with Matt Freeman, and Joe's drumming holds the whole thing together like super glue." - Kellen Kleinfelter
Discography
Bolted E.P. (2006)
Public Uproar s/t Full Length (2007)
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Energy packed punk rock from Worcester, MA with catchy sing-a-long songs that are sure to get any crowd going. A band that lives up to their name not only on the stage, feeding off incredible crowd participation and crazy antics, but also off the stage, writing songs anyone would love to lose their voice to.
Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Pete Shilale and bassist/lead vocalist Chris Brunelle , the duo command any and all crowds joining in on the fun. Stage diving, crowd surfing and nonstop chants are extremely common at every Public Uproar show. Solid guitar leads from Mike Auclair and impressive drum lines from the veteran drummer Joe Reilly really authenticate the sound these guys are trying to produce.
To truly embrace Public Uproar, the music tells all. An energetic mix of raw punk rock mixed with crisp, raspy vocals; singing songs about how life isn't as bad as people portray. These stories about hustlers and flipping teacher's off truly depict the life of Public Uproar.
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