Posted on Apr 21, 2007
Just in from Leo's Hard Rock Review:
Straight out of Jersey and Brooklyn but not straight out of the typical rock scene. Caution people, this is not modern rock or metal this is INDIANBURN. This band is so original that the genre they are in should be named after them, but they refer to themselves as "LAWNROCK". The vocals styles of Chris Belding can only be compared to those of Clutch but stopping there would be to cut down an amazing vocal chameleon. The guitar work of Greg Jarrow and Barry Holsten is amazing, they complement each other well. Although no band is complete without a rhythm section as good as the combination of Markus Jarrow on drums and Jason Fritz on bass. A rhythm section like this one is hard to find.
CD: INDIANBURN "FIVE SONG SAMPLER"
On "In a World" Indianburn takes a page out of the Clutch song book, but they do not stop there with their hypnotic guitars and driving bass lines. Every song is its own new chapter in the new genre of LAWNROCK. "Crying Shirt" is a mid tempo ballad that shows Chris Belding's ability to reinvent his vocals with every opportunity he gets. "Crying Shirt" starts up like a ballad but soon becomes an exercise in rock domination. Once again on the up tempo rocker "Smile With My Arm" Indianburn stay true to the Lawnrock genre while displaying that they can still write crafty hook laden songs worthy of radio air time. With the Elvis Costello inspired "Circus", Indianburn show their softer side, displaying some of their less apparent influences. Indianburn closes the set with the psychedelic eerie "How Do You Know When You're Gone" which builds with hope and explodes into a mid tempo rock classic. This is a band that lacks definition. To define them or lump them into one genre would be unjust. Just go to their Myspace page and look at their influences and you will be left scratching your head. Just as when you listen to their CD Five Song Sampler. It isn't rock, people⦠it's LAWNROCK.
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