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"CD review: The Maladies"

Edition Date: 10/19/07
Link:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/music/story/187681.html

Despite being influenced by the Clash, Kinks and a spectrum of other rock traditions, The Maladies sound remarkably fresh. Why? Because the Hailey-based quartet strives to be creative without feeling forced. Song subjects are irreverent, stylish vocals are delivered with a wink, and the playing is consistently inventive.
The Maladies change speeds, keys — even personalities — within the same song. Guitars drive these rock tunes, but The Maladies maintain a playful spirit using drum and bass bursts, handclaps, shoutalong group backing vocals and lyrics about doll torture ("Jessica is Dead") or falling for your girl's mother ("Yogamom").

Despite standouts such as "STBY" — which stands for "sucks to be you" — it's not all horseplay. Alt-rock power ballad "All the Way (Carrie's Song)" flirts with emotional depth. And you can't help but grin at the sheer enthusiasm of these song arrangements. During "Our Destruction," The Maladies abruptly shift gears from call-and-response pub punk to a twin-guitar break straight from a late '70s Judas Priest album.

It would have been nice to hear this CD produced with more — as vocalist Erik Gillberg warns on "Yogamom" — snap. The Maladies already are at the point where they'd benefit from bigger-time production. Still, this self-titled debut sounds plenty good enough to immediately make The Maladies one of Idaho's most intriguing alternative-rock bands.

Michael Deeds - Idaho Statesman Music Scene


Discography

2003 - The Sick (EP)
2005- What Doesn't Kill You (EP)
2007 - The Maladies (LP)
2009 - Many More Maladies (TBA)

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After playing together in 3Px and Man Or Machine, singer/songwriter/guitarist Erik Gillberg and bassist Michael Parente formed The Maladies in 2003. Patrick Adams (Guitar) and Joe Spencer (Drums) joined the band in winter 2005 and work began on what would become The Maladies self-titled full-length debut. The album, which was released on Darkjoy Records in May 2007, reflects the beginnings of what has become a strong chemistry between band-members.
Tracking is almost complete on a second album which is slated for release in early 2009.
Since coming together two years ago, the band has been playing continuously at local bars, theaters, clubs, and outdoor venues to an appreciative and growing number of fans.
Local radio stations KSKI 103.7 and Kech 95.3 have been regularly playing The Maladies to appreciative listeners.
To support their new album The Maladies recently hit the road in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States, bringing a unique blend of hooky guitar rock, potent song craft, and a dynamic and entertaining live show.