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Innovative Break-Out

gregkar | SFO Bay Area | 04/21/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The sophomore effort by husband and wife team Kevin and Anita Robinson is a musical *tour de force.* If Hooray For Now was a jet taking off, then Lovers Lead the Way is this same jet reaching cruising altitude. It's more sedate and contemplative than Hooray, but continues to display the creative genius of this very dynamic duo. Their style is difficult to describe. It's a multi-disciplined alternative rock theme, but ecclectic and creative. There is no schlock-rock with these guys! Think of them as a latter day Blue Oyster Cult but without the sinister undertones.Anita Robinson is far and away one of the best guitarists in the business. Kevin is a multi-talented, multi-disciplined musician in his own right.(...)"

~Dreamy Indie Pop~ the way it should be....a must have!!

09/25/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Viva Voce is the husband and wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson, from Portland, Oregon. Their debut album was released a few years back on a major label subsidary, their sophomore full length is a co-release with their own label Amore! Phonics and Asthmatic Kitty. Viva Voce writes great songs, but on top of that their production skills are top notch - it's hard to believe this album was recorded entirely at home by two people. Home recording is a full time fascination for Kevin, who is also a staff writer for Tape Op magazine. The production and overall sound on this record evokes Phil Spector at times and early 90s shoegaze records (think Darling Buds, Drop Nineteens or even My Bloody Valentine). Kevin and Anita trade off vocal duties, often giving the proceedings a 60s feel-good, summertime feel.(info courtesy of Fanatic Promotion)"

All Around Lovely

M. Wright | 11/09/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have not heard any other CD of Viva Voce. However, I am in love with this album. Though not completely, it does keep me interested, but there are a few throw-away songs on there. But I would still recommend buying this, as some of the songs are absoultley breathtaking, and worth having a listen. I enjoy the soultry sounds and head bobbing-beats. It has variation and is all around lovely."