Search - Sheila Divine :: New Parade

Wow!

02/11/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For the past few months, I've been seeing the most amazing commercial ever for Cambridge Soundworks. Lonely guy in his apartment. Next door a beautiful woman puts some incredible alienated rockin' music on her stereo. The guy takes a painting off his wall, revealing a peep hole. And then... he puts his ear to the wall to hear the music. So perfect. And for the longest time I desperately wanted to know who the band was. And now I do... The Sheila Divine "opportune moment". Take that song along with what has to be one of the best songs of the decade "Hum" and well.. Who cares about the rest of the album. It is good but those two songs make this a mandatory buy for any alienated heartbroken boy who loves passionate rocking music. The best review I read said the album sounded like "unsatisfied" by the replacements, a classic brilliant song. The other point of reference I'd add would be "You're Living all over me" by Dinosaur Jr -- 'come on babe, come on rescue me, just this last time'. As a whole, the CD isn't the greatest ever, but for a debut album? wow. And those two songs? In twenty years when my future kids sort thru my cd collection, this is the one that'll make their heads turn. Get it."

New Parade is a masterpiece as a whole.

Adam J. Breitwieser | Ohio | 11/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like most people who purchase this album, "HUM" is the song that set me searching for more from this band. The accompanying songs "Automatic Buffalo," "Opportune Moment," and "I'm A Believer" are excellent songs in their own right and will undoubtedly be heard nationwide in the near-future. The only potential problem i can forsee with this CD is the misconception that it might be alot faster and/or harder, strictly by listening only to "HUM.""

A fine debut

Aaron Blight | Westminster, Maryland United States | 10/10/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Lucky me for stumbling across this debut album from The Sheila Divine. New Parade was my first exposure to this band, which obviously has the potential to make it big. The Sheila Divine is a talented set of musicians who can write infectious melodies and deliver a powerful musical performance. Every track on "New Parade" is infectious. The songs range from rhythmic, pounding rockers (such as "Awful Age" or "I'm A Believer") to contemplative, softer reflections (like the title track or "The Amendment"). "Hum" was apparently a preeminent song from this album, which is understandable - it's irresistible angry pop. "Automatic Buffalo" and "Opportune Moment" are soaring, ebullient tunes. Each of the other songs on the album is also a worthy listen in its own right.The truss of New Parade is the dynamic, soaring vocals of Aaron Perrino. There's no doubt this guy can sing with all his heart and soul; whether it's light falsetto or straight screaming, his passion can't be missed. When that kind of singing is supported with interesting songwriting and vigorous musicianship from the band, it's an unstoppable combination. My only criticism of New Parade is in production. Somehow the producers of this album failed to fully capture the texture and strength of Aaron Perrino's vocals. At times the lead singer sounds slightly garbled or subtly muted - precisely what you don't want to do to a voice like his. The Sheila Divine managed to avoid that production problem on their September 2002 release, Secret Society. I enjoyed New Parade so much that I purchased the brand new EP, which consists of six new songs from this talented band. Based on these two discs, it wouldn't surprise me if someday we know The Sheila Divine as rock and roll superstars."