"I saw them in Orlando open up for Phantom Planet(who rules), and they were incredible. My friends and I had never heard of them until the night of the concert. Needless to say we were fans by the end of the night. The guys were really cool after the show and were really appreciative of the new fans they just made. When their album dropped I scooped it up. The album is incredible from Plague to Time is Industry. The songs are even better live, so check'em out before everybody starts hears abouth them."
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ed | 05/31/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've seen these guys in Las Vegas opening up for Zebrahead and I've never seen so much energy. John is just totally amazing. Alex impressed everyone with his heavy drumming. Brian's guitar is just totally screaming and James just blow our minds with his bass guitar. Buy the CD and check them out in concert you'll never regret it."
Great band, great CD. BUY IT!!
Mike | LaCrosse, WI | 05/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Lola Ray play in LaCrosse On May 8th with Allister, Split Habit, and Punchline and they were insane. John Balicanta (lead vocalist) is one of the most amazing live performers I have ever seen. The energy he gives off on stage is indescribable. I met the guys after the show in the merch area and they're all awesome. I think the only good thing about GC signing them to DC Flag is that now they'll get the publicity they deserve (hopefully). BUY THIS CD!! You won't be disappointed."
They're frickin' amazing! Go get the CD! See them live!
gngarion | Ithaca, NY USA | 05/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These guys are an amazing new band, full of talent, energy, and emotion. The lyrics are original, thoughtful, and provocative. The tunes are catchy. They have harder songs like "Plague," deep songs like "She's a Tiger," catchy radio-play songs like "Automatic Girl," softer emotional songs like "Charlit Movie Star," etc. This CD is a MUST BUY. They're on tour right now with such big bands as Sugar Ray, Allister, and Zebrahead, I highly recommend seeing them live if you get the chance. They play with a lot of energy and are very friendly and open if you get the chance to meet them after the show. Look for them to make it even bigger in the near future!"
Lola Ray is definitely a band to watch
gngarion | 06/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Pop-rock bands with punk tendencies are a dime a dozen these days, so for one to stand out as much as Lola Ray does is a big deal. As far as I'm concerned, Lola Ray trounces the competition in their genre in every category: first and foremost there are the streamlined, well-written, catchy as hell songs that have all the characteristics of great pop music but also manage to rock hard, then the energetic, charismatic frontperson, hard hitting rhythm section and overall way above average musicianship. From the hit single waiting to happen "Automatic Girl" to the punchy opener "Plague (we need no victims) to the softer "Charlit Movie Star", their first offering on Good Charlotte's D.C. Flag records features unique and well paced songs and energetic performances making for a total winner of a record. I also feel that this band has the potential to be loved by fans of many different genres. Definitely a band to watch because I'm sure they will go places!"