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5 Stars for Starless

weezrockmusic | P-town, Oregon | 02/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"First lets just get this out of the way. Jason Gerken is a monster on drums. Absolutly one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, the drummer on previous albums (Splay, Lula Divinia) Tim Dow, is also a great drummer, but I think less musical, and too mathmatical. Gerken is unpredictable and seems to never do anything the same way twice. He drums on the edge, and thats where great music comes from. Tim Dow is reliable, almost to a fault, if that makes sence. I spend so much time on the drummers because I am one so I hope I know a little about it. Other than that, this album is more musical than the previous two and just simply rocks. One great thing about this band is although they have a similar sound to some bands, they make every song on this, and all other albums there own. Buy the cd, its good."

Eggs and Stars

Ayodele Jegede | Hamilton, OH USA | 03/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If "The Egg" could be seen as a foray into differential equations punctured by severely angular guitars and some of the most calculating drumming you'll (quite literally) ever hear, "Starless" abstains from being too mathematically inclined and places most of the force in the emotional content. It's for this reason that "Starless" is more accessible than its [equally good] follow-up. On this album numerous elements of math rock, indie, alt-rock, and even progressive arise, making each song a pleasurable listen.Songs like 'Giant's Chair,' 'Unglued,' 'Lazy Eye,' and 'Semper Fi' swirl with a vitriolic but controlled intent, giving the entire album a subtle and wonderful dark lull. Something must especially be said of the drumming, which is absolutely fantastic. It's probably the most carefully haphazard I've heard in a while. Whereas drummers like Jimmy Chamberlain and Dave Grohl were known for EITHER power OR precision, Jason Gerken's systematic and powerfull throes is Einstein if he decided to play drums as an aside to Physics. But this isn't to relegate the other members to the foreground at all since Malinowski (bass), Josh Newton (guitar), and Allen Epley (lead singer), with his dark cadence and lyrics, are necessary parts to Shiner. Listen to this album and you'll be doing your calculus with ease and gusto."

Starstruck on Starless-A rock Masterpiece

JBSGHELMET | Texas | 04/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As fans of shiner already know, Shiner churns out some of these best rock out there, and Starless is quite a feat. Anyone who is a fan of complex, hard, and melodic rock will dig this album. The guitars soar and rip, the stunning bass churns, and the drums beyond fantastic. Alan Epley's voice has matured into it's own; it's capable of soaring but always maintains that cigarrette-burnt edge that we love. BUY THIS ALBUM! It's that simple. And see them live; they will get your rocks off and redefine your idea of a live show. (Buncha' nice blokes, as well!) Peace..Keep Shinin', Shiner!"