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Frames mix classic rock, punk for unique sound

Brad Lash | Purdue University (WHHR Harrison Hall) | 12/07/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Teenage Frames have simple ideals about their music. Tour, play live, be realistic, and rock. Theyre good at it too. Their newest release '1% Faster' is a showcase of quality rock and roll with classic riffs, pop hooks, punk power, and catchy lyrics. These Chicagoians write songs about life in the city, and being human. '1% Faster' consists of 14 songs with various influences ranging from the Rolling Stones to the Clash. Most of the songs are shorter than three minutes, but the album does not sound choppy. Just about anyone can relate to their lyrics, and anyone can get into their sound. Take my family for example. I like it, my dad likes it. Im 20, my dad is 55. I like punk, dad likes oldies. The Teenage Frames can appeal to such a wide variety of people, so almost anyone who likes music should check out this cd. It holds everything that rock and roll should have, but rarely does anymore. This is the way rock should be."

Teenage frames 1%faster

James Iha | Chicago, IL | 06/17/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Choppy? Wanna be's? Boy, no wonder your just a local legend and not an international one like Teenage Frames. Firstly, if you want people to go buy HOT ROCKS insted, fine. But TF sound nothing like that. Sure, it's got the stones swagger, but the songs are pure, cool post modern rock n roll with a slightly unique bent. This is NOT some copy, this is it's own thing. It may take ten more years for the rest of the world to "get" it, but they will. I got it now, and you should too if you like well written, hook filled rock n roll...BUY IT NOW!"