The Damnwells are one of the most talented up-and-coming rock bands performing today. Formed in Brooklyn, NY just a few short years ago, The Damnwells quickly gained a following with their melodic, guitar-based sound. None... more » other than Cheap Trick took notice and invited the then-unsigned band out on tour, while HARP magazine called their music "transcendently catchy...essential listening for everyone." The Damnwells have sinced shared the stage with The Fray, Los Lonely Boys, and the Old 97s to name a few. Their debut Zoe Records release, Air Stereo, features 13 pop/rock gems, including "Golden Days" and "I've Got You."« less
The Damnwells are one of the most talented up-and-coming rock bands performing today. Formed in Brooklyn, NY just a few short years ago, The Damnwells quickly gained a following with their melodic, guitar-based sound. None other than Cheap Trick took notice and invited the then-unsigned band out on tour, while HARP magazine called their music "transcendently catchy...essential listening for everyone." The Damnwells have sinced shared the stage with The Fray, Los Lonely Boys, and the Old 97s to name a few. Their debut Zoe Records release, Air Stereo, features 13 pop/rock gems, including "Golden Days" and "I've Got You."
"Being from Brooklyn myself, I feel a connection with this band.
But even if I wasn't from the Borough of Kings, I would find this album as a must have for all who appreciate real music.
I have a different favorite song at lunch than I did on the drive to work this morning. Part of me can't wait to see this band inevitably rise to their deserved success, but the other part of me wants them all to myself and fans that have come across The Damnwells on their own search for great bands and music.
Not a track I don't enjoy. Just buy it. Trust me.
Matt O"
Could this be my favorite cd EVER?
Good Listener | USA | 08/17/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The talent here is astounding. Just astounding. Lyrics to break your heart. Catchy to the nth degree. This is big, BIG music. Sounds like? Wow - every song is so different. I hear Queen, Whiskeytown, Lennon, Westerberg, Replacements, maybe a little G-n-R (uh-huh - that's right), Jakob Dylan (I've heard Bob in the Damnwells too, but not so much on this cd), Fleetwood Mac, Gin Blossoms, Goo Goo Dolls, Del Amitri & more. Start with "Golden Days", the single. It's infectious, well-written love. It moves you. Favorite lyric at the moment is from "Shiny Bruise", which is a startlingly sincere song: "For every time I doubted you, I give myself a shiny bruise." Wow. Where does that come from? Just amazing. The masses will be talking about these guys in a heartbeat. Hopefully, this is the future of music. I'm in."
WOW.
Valentine Miller | Los Angeles, CA | 08/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This new album from the Damnwells is AAAAA-MAAAAAA-ZING!!! Every song could (and SHOULD) be a hit single! I am so happy that I came across this band. Their last record totally changed my life, and "Air Stereo" promises to do so as well. My favorite track so far is "You Don't Have To Like Me To Love Me." My favorite song on this record changes every day, though--they're all so GOOD!!! God Bless the Damnwells. Forever and ever, Amen. NOW BUY THE RECORD ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!"
Ever better live
JMAN | USA | 08/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw these guys last night at the Knitting Factory in NYC where they played most, if not all, of their new album. All I can say is even though the songs sound amazing on the cd they're a million times funkier live. Buy the cd. Then see them live.
You're welcome."
Should be much bigger, all over the radio
Jefferson Lost | 08/22/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
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That these songs are not already all over radio proves that radio is bad for music. Good lyrics, great musicians, sincere, complex rock and roll that rarely sounds overdone. Buy Air Stereo, then buy Bastards of the Beat, then call your local radio station and get this music out there. I'm thinking Wild Stallions kind of world changing power here!