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"Romeo Rocks"

by Jim Phillips.

Romeo Goes To Hell are a staggering testament to rock and roll and self destruction. They are punk, professional, loose, loud, menacing, wild, appealing, beautiful, weird, honest, shocking, suggestive, sensitive, harmful, hilarious, affable and just grand.
Romeo’s recent releases include a contribution to “Rock Outside the Box, Volume 2” ... and “Two Car Garage Rock” on Socyermom Records. Both are well worth getting into your hot little hands. If you want to hear a rock band that is hotter than roof tar, then I suggest: 1) picking up a copy of the cd’s mentioned above or 2) getting yourself to a Romeo live show. Better yet, do both.

(article online at: http://www.newwest.net/index.php/city/main/C110/L110) - New West 1/20/06


"Romeo Goes To Hell : Two Car Garage Rock"

“Two Car Garage Rock,” (Socyermom) the debut studio recording from Albuquerque quintet Romeo Goes To Hell, is very much as its name implies. Rarely does a young band have to practice in a single-car garage these days, and with the added room, comes a more contemporary outlook on punk rock.
Certainly still as rough around the edges as one would expect “garage rock” to be, these 12 songs make the traditional definition of the term look like it’s housing a beat-up, wood-paneled station wagon. Standouts like “Burn Me To The Ground,” “Hearthrobbin’” and “Let’s Go Bang!” (all of which are tracked up front on the record) explode with intense punk fury laced with a good amount of pop sensibility.
Most other tracks stick to this fierce but well-thought-out formula with the exception of the surging instrumental track “She Loves Me She Loves Me Not” and “Black Whole.” The latter refreshingly harkens back to early Mudhoney.
Most impressive is the group’s ability to come up with memorable riffs and inventive rhythms in a genre that is limited at best. This quality makes for a band that has an original take on an old idea. And though it may seem that these bands are a dime a dozen, “Two Car Garage Rock,” as a debut, shows that personality indeed goes a long way.
- Kevin Hopper
- Albuquerque Journal


"Romeo Goes To Hell : Two Car Garage Rock"

ROMEO GOES TO HELL Two-Car Garage Rock (CD 2005)
Socyermom Records http://www.socyermom.com/
So… Romeo Goes to Hell. Heard of ‘em? Who the fuck hasn’t, right? Okay, maybe Helen Keller, but you can’t really blame the girl, can you? Don’t make that face; I doubt she’ll be reading this anyway. I guess what I’m getting at is that there is not ONE tight pants and cheap sunglasses wearing, Buffalo Exchange shopping, Manhattan and Cape Cod drinking, Wig-Wam-Bam reading, all-knowing, cooler than you, Albuquerque hipster who doesn’t know who this band is. So, I’m sure, they ( or you ) already know their CD goes on sale August 5th. Hence, the CD release party at The Launchpad, said date; with opening acts Lousy Robot, Scenester, The Gracchi, Feels Like Sunday, and Unit 7 Drain.
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that Romeo GTH is a punk band. I doubt they would either (call it a hunch). But, regardless of what genre or sub-genre (seriously, what the fuck is “shoegazer”?) you feel like lumping them into, there IS something for everyone here. Whether your idea of a good time is standing nearly motionless (save, your tapping foot and barely nodding head) and sipping Cape Cods, or running around in circles like a maniac and spilling your PBR and everyone else’s drink while your at it; their live acts are a blast, and the CD reflects that nicely. Romeo Goes to Hell does a success-ful job of freeing themselves from any musical constraints that would be thrust upon them. In doing so, they have created an exceptional album. It’s very “poppy“ much of the time, but it only lends credit to the fact that these songs are CATCHY. Certainly much better than a lot of signed acts you would hear on the radio or goddamn, fucking MTV. Also, better than some of the more popular ‘Burque bands ( by the way it’s pronounced “Boor-ke`”, as in Spanish slang, not “Burkey”, dammit. ). This is rock music, pure and simple. Noelan’s timing on the drums is fucking impeccable; especially on Black Whole (seriously, YOU try that shit ), and EVERYone’s got the cool vocals. Frontman Levi does the lead vox on all songs and has a voice all his own. Bassist Rachel reminds me of the singer for The Red Aunts (sorry, I don’t know her name ); all the while lead-guitarist Rex absolutely tears the SHIT out of his guitar doing the solo jobs, and complementing songs with his I-gargle-with-sulphuric-acid growl. Some people might not like it (Harry), but other people don’t like every vocalist to sound like Morrisey either. The key boards, complements of “ Big Dog “ Josh, are subtle, but present (I swear); and the guitar and bass licks are heavy and hard-hitting most of the time, but melodic when called for.
There isn’t anything unbearable, even if there IS a couple of song’s I tend to skip (I liked Let’s Go Bang the first few times, but now I can’t hang). My favorites would have to be, Black Whole , Nobody Succeeds With Success and Petal To the Mettle, probably since they’re the “faster” tracks on the album, and I like fast. The CD sleeve is reversible, giving you a choice of two different, but equally sweet cover layouts. I won’t give away which ones they are, but, unless you’re Helen Keller, you probably already know. All in all, it’s a great CD; and this is coming from a fairly cynical guy… Hey, I just know what I like; and I certainly like this release.
All comments in defense of Helen Keller or hipsters are to be ignored by: BRZRKR JOE@myspace.com - Wig Wam Bam #69 July, 2005


"Romeo Goes To Hell: cd release party"

Romeo Goes To Hell: cd release party Friday 8/5 Launchpad.

The Aluquerque residents most deserving of their own fully-posable action figures, Romeo rocks your face as hard as MR.T pities fools. A double digits show brought to you by people with single digit tollerance for crap rock. Just TRY to miss this show, and then see what happens... - Parched July/August 2005


Discography

Romeo Goes To Hell just released ther debut, Two Car Garge Rock, in August 2005. We have also had tracks on compilations: Socyermom Records Winter Sampler 2004, and Rock Outside the Box Vol.2. Recording for our new disc will start this spring.

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Up-tempo, loud and raw, RGTH comes from the punk rock arena, but is also influenced by 80’s hair metal, power pop, new wave, post punk and indie rock. The unique sound of this band appeals to a wide range of people with various tastes while holding its direction and musical integrity. Recordings of the band offer a chance to hear the subtler aspects incorporated in their music, while live performances exhibit infectious energy that leaves the crowd always wanting more.