kc Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 PJC welcomes, The Pocket Dwellers with Flatt St. and DJ Hurstsack. 19+, advance tickets $12, day of $15. Pepper Jack Cafe 38 King William, Hamilton, (905)525-6666 www.pepperjackcafe.com www.pocketdwellers.com Exclaim! Album review: PD-Atrics By Susana Ferreira October 04, 2005 Hot damn, I love this band. While they’ve consistently impressed with their live show, they had yet to deliver a comparably magical record. That is, until PD-Atrics came into the world. Whatever it was that was holding them down in that “great live, so-so in the studio†rut, they’ve not only overcome it, they’ve kicked its ass straight out of sight. PD-Atrics is a beautiful record — written, performed and produced entirely by seven Pocket Dweller brothers at the very top of their game. The album features their strongest songwriting, finest compositions and most matured approaches to music yet, managing to capture a great deal of diversity in sound and subject matter while still flowing beautifully from beginning to end. In “Circus†and “Critical Acclaim†they berate the grand hype machine of the music industry, moving on to critique image-obsessed victims of plastic surgery (“Are those your lips?â€) on “Photogenic.†Yes, there is a song about weed (the slow, seductive “Mary Janeâ€), and yes, there is a raucous party-starter (the thunderous “Play This Musicâ€). They slow things down for “Marvelous†and “Poor Little Girl,†a sharp, somewhat painful account of racism. You may think you know the Pocket Dwellers, but if PD-Atrics is any indication, we’re really only starting to see what these seven are capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Just got their new CD. Havent listened to it yet, but you've inspired me.Im puttin it on now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I saw these guys at the Attic in Halifax - it was, hands down, the best humpity-bumpity jumpin' good time I ever had at that shitty smelly venue. Don't me wrong, the Attic is the only decent venue halifax has to offer right now (sadly)...but they can use better! All the bus, swift, and nero shows were great times, but the Pocket dwellers had the place jumping up and down.Excellent work ken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 they owe me a beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 THis weeks view article: http://viewmag.com/viewstory.php?storyid=3524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 i'd like to hear their new cd, won't be able to make the show however.have fun! humpity-bumpity jumpin' good times for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 PDs kick ass.Their new CD is sounding great, I wish them the best of luck as I've been following these guys for about 7 years now.Solid players and inventive music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 "good time had by all"keep 'em comming kc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paan Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Wow, very impressed by these guys. The rapping and turntable were not too over-powering, very funky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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