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"A semi-lengthy sound check did nothing to disperse the crowd for the second band of the night, Spring Gun. I was happy to see I wasn't the only one excited for the official EP release. I was also eager to hear how the band would sound with the debut of their second drummer. Let's just say I wasn't disappointed. The addition of the second drummer brings a new full-bodied sound and surprisingly seemed to even out the levels of all of the instruments. There was also some peripheral percussion that added new elements and a freshness to the recorded songs. It was definitely a new high-point for Spring Gun, but don't expect them to settle. While I came in with the knowledge that this would be the debut of their fifth member, it turns out that it was also their first official show with their SIXTH member! As of Friday, it was decided that J.J. Idt would become an official member of the band. So this was a show marking a new start for a band that shows no signs of stopping."

LAZY-I.COM
"I realize that most bands are in a constant state of evolution, but Spring Gun takes it to the extreme. When I saw them at The Saddle Creek Bar in May, they were a wall-of-sound four-piece heavy on power and light on melody. Saturday night they grew into a 6-piece, sporting three guitars (one guy doubles on keyboards), a bass and two drummers -- enormous sound. But even more impressive was how the lead singer has grown into his frontman role, really capturing the essence of the songs' melodies, belting them out over the din. It left me wondering where I put that copy of their new album, which I didn't remember sounding this good. The guy next to me -- a local music power broker -- said if he had a record label, he'd put out these guys' CD -- he called them Nebraska's version of The Sea and Cake. Not bad, though these guys have an even bigger sound. Somehow, Spring Gun has emerged as one of the more important indie rock bands on the Omaha/Lincoln music landscape. There is an enormous buzz about these guys right now. Check them out when they open for Bishop Allen Wednesday night at Slowdown Jr."

OMAHA WORLD HERALD

"They call themselves Spring Gun, and their new record is "Lover Slain." Andy Koeneke of Spring Gun gives his guitar a workout on the band's debut CD, "Lover Slain," which is less violent and more musical than the title suggests. But there really isn't anything violent or brutal about Spring Gun's music. Actually, it's pretty pleasing. The only thing remotely violent is the beating Andy Koeneke's guitar gets when he whales on it. The Lincoln/Omaha-based indie-rock band, which celebrates the release of its debut record at the Waiting Room Lounge on Saturday, makes loud, layered and beautiful music marked by shimmering guitars and propulsive drums."