ARTIST: Mr. Gnome
TITLE: Mr. Gnome
LABEL: Self Released
GENRE: Rock
BITRATE: 185kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 18m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-00-00
RIP DATE: 2007-02-09
Track List
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1. Truffle Shuffle 3:46
2. Barb's Revenge 3:30
3. Chunk Og Spine Fur 4:35
4. Dr. Cakorkian 1:57
5. Long Three Years 4:37
Release Notes:
Described in the musical press as "a definitively bipolar Massive Attack, with a
whisper-to-shout, gentle-femininity-to-testosterone-rage." ôWith catchy guitar
riffs, layered chords and an inimitable punch-draw approach to their music, this
two-piece experiment is quickly becoming known for its chaotic sound that
explores unpredictable shades of violence and intensity.ö
With over 130 shows in 45 plus cities and 2 countries under their belt, radio
airplay across the US and Canada, Mr. Gnome, a two-piece alternative rock act
from Cleveland, Ohio, has been hard at work since its formation in the summer of
2004. Critical and audience response to their debut EP ("Echoes on the Ground"
- Released October 2005), their new self-title EP ("mr. Gnome"-Released December
2006) and live show, has been overwhelmingly positive, with publications
focusing on singer/guitarist Nicole Barille's passionate vocals and drummer Sam
Meister's highly-synchronized, rhythmic shifts.
ôLike Tool, Mr. Gnome creates a new brand of raging Psychedelic Rock for a
generation of Metal, Indie and Prog fans.ö ~Cincinnati CityBeat
ôMr. Gnome glides through catchy and crunchy hard rock arrangements, thanks to
big sonic blasts of aggressive elegance.ô ~Amplifier Magazine
"An indie gem in the cacophonous rough."
~Oregon Daily Emerald
ôMr. Gnome is what other rock indie bands should be aspiring to - a unique and
incredible soundö ~Unsigned Music Magazine
ôWith trip-hopÆs downtempo beats, rockÆs thrills, and gorgeous vocals that youÆd
expect from Tricky or PortisheadÆs more enigmatic journeys, Mr. Gnome is the
trick to anyoneÆs treat.ö ~Smother Magazine
"Two Midwestern kids who play the kind of rock 'n' roll you thought no one
played anymore, the kind of heavy/loud that actually becomes meditative."
~Tucson Weekly
"This duo continues to push the sonic envelope,incorporating "math-rock"
elements, baroque bohemianism, off-beat time signatures and melodic psychedelics
into one defiantly mysterious apparition.ö ~Cool Cleveland
"It's beyond dynamic; beat barrages explode unannounced as quiet oblivion ends
in sudden full-frontal assaults." ~Scene Magazine
ôThe Cleveland duo filters trip-hop rhythms through fuzzed-out speakers
resulting in a Sabbath-meets-Tricky mash-up.ö ~Salt Lake City Weekly
ôCleveland rocks, indeed: This Midwestern two-piece
manipulates easy rock clichΘs and uses deliciously off-balance, schizophrenic
time changes of their songs to make enviable and glorious noise.ö ~Las Vegas
CityLife
ôIntense, singer-ly vocals are set against distorted guitar and huge drums, and
it's hard to believe all that noise comes from just two people.ö ~Tucson Citizen
ôA mix of Death From Above 1979 with the intense vocal wail of Diamanda Galas,
while Kurt Cobain sits in on guitar. In short, Mr. Gnome makes a lot of
beautiful noise.ö ~Albuquerque Journal
ôMr. Gnome breaks new ground with a tidal wave of sonic expression and
indie-minded eclecticism.ö ~Cleveland Plain Dealer