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Casey, Marty & Lovehammers
Marty Casey & the Lovehammers
Casey, Marty & Lovehammers
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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It's hard to believe, on hearing Marty Casey & Lovehammers, that Marty Casey is the Bo Bice of "Rock Star: INXS"--that is, the guy who didn't win, but put his chops on display so fiercely night after night that he dese...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: Marty Casey & the Lovehammers
Title: Casey, Marty & Lovehammers
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 1/24/2006
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: American Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Casey, Marty & Lovehammers
UPC: 828767687322

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It's hard to believe, on hearing Marty Casey & Lovehammers, that Marty Casey is the Bo Bice of "Rock Star: INXS"--that is, the guy who didn't win, but put his chops on display so fiercely night after night that he deserved a cushy consolation prize. So steeped are Casey and his backing players in pushing the surly, hard-charging agenda of modern rock that they come across as Nickelback's likable kid brothers--a fully realized band too farsighted to get sucked into a cred-shattering TV show. Where that leaves this disc is in a strange place: fans of Lovehammers, the band Marty Casey fronted before putting his name out front seemed a smart publicity move, will love the bulk of these 11 songs, especially the pained and furious "Clinic" and the hot-headed "The Tunnel." Fans of the show, on the other hand--pleased as they'll be with the infectiousness of "Trees" and "The Riddle," both of which creep in a vaguely Kelly Clarkson-ish direction--will wish Casey could find another vehicle for exploring his versatility. -Tammy La Gorce

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Robyn P. (makesomebodyhappy) from WAYCROSS, GA
Reviewed on 1/14/2008...
I absolutely love this cd! I requested it for Trees b/c I had heard it on Rockstar INXS. The entire cd is really good. It reminds me of Daughtry. The first song would be great if you were doing the music for an army movie that had basic training it. "rise and fall climb the wall won't stop till I have it all. Persistence...resistence...one man can make a difference. The fire's inside of me. The fight's begun, but not yet one and I won't become one more casualty." I have listened to this cd over and over since I swapped for it.

CD Reviews

Raw rocker turns Rockstar
R. Zappelli | Rockford,IL USA | 01/24/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"As showcased on Rockstar INXS Marty Casey has a big rock voice. In fact though I am willing to concede that JD was the right choice to try and fill role as lead singer for INXS it was Marty along with Mig who were my favorites on the show.



Marty impressed with his renditions of songs with a bit of an edge such as Lithium.... Creep..... I Alone and Mr. Brightside and also showed he can put away the scream with a subtle version of Pink Floyd's Wish you were here.



Here along with his band the Lovehammer's Marty continues in a similar vein. Though he dosn't really need to let his voice out at full throttle as he has terrific control and range he lets himself go with abandon on numerous occasions which can sometimes distract from the song.



The Lovehammer's are a more than adapt foil for Mr.Casey and togther the quartet are part The Calling, part Nickleback, part Puddle of Mudd and a little bit Foo.



There's plenty to like in the songs as well....



Casualty starts like a lower tempo power ballad and morphs into something loud and brash for the chorus with a killer backbeat



Soaring guitars lead into Hold On which is an upbeat rocker



Trees would be familiar to viewers of Rockstar though here it has been polished, stripped off and is less manic than the previous music. It's still corny, quirky and catchy as hell



Rain on the Brain may be a less than stellar title but the song has a good feel to it and is strung togther by some tight work on the keyboard



The Tunnel is more of a balls out rocker with the repeat chorus and heavy work on the skin and bass



Eyes cant see is another ballady song that amps up for the chorus and another example where Marty could probably get away without the screams. That being said Eyes is one of the best songs on the album



Another strong song follows with the Riddle which is almost pop and is up there with trees in the catchy song stakes with the 'dare you not to bounce' chourus.



The Clinic starts off like a Puddle of Mudd song with a Nickelback chorus it gets a bit heavyhanded in the middle but Marty puts his guts into getting the most his voice will allow...he could make a great death metal album if he were so inclined



Call of distress is another rocker and has a soaring hook in the chorus



Straight as an arrrow starts of as feedback and then dueling fast guitars battle it out between either side of the stereo and from there it is straight ahead rock



Clouds is perhaps the mellowest song on the album and a perfect closer. It also serves as the perfect example of why Marty does not need the screams. It showcases what a fine singing voice he has when he does sing. Clouds is a great ballad and for mine it just edges out Eyes cant see,Trees and Casualty as best song on the album.



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FANFRICKINGTASTIC!
Michael Bethman | Chi-Town | 01/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Just put it in and press play, every song is great.

It's impossible to replicate what seeing the Lovehammers live is like, but this is a great primer. The album concentrates more on Marty's vocals then thier previous recordings, which were more raw and we got to hear the rest of the band be more themselves (all very talented btw). This is a springboard for what will be a great career, long overdue. My only wish is that the change the name back to Lovehammers.

ROCK IS BACK!"