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Product Description Whether its songs about losing a woman to another woman, getting hooked on easy credit or the futility of war, the Tabloids make strong statements that remain pop accessible. The group has been compared to the Cars, the Clash and the Cramps. This CD, co-produced by Brett Tyson, former engineer for Smash Mouth, stands out for its tight arrangements, resonant vocals, driving guitars and intelligent lyrics. These 14 songs will appeal to both mainstream and alternative audiences. Review "Critic's Choice" -- Oakland Tribune "Lux Interior of the Cramps fronting Urge Overkill" -- Robert Arriaga, SF Weekly "Suave Rock N' Roll -- East Bay Express "We're BIG FANS of The Tabloids. These guys really rock! . . . . If you buy only one rock record this year, make it this one." -- bizarrenews.com From the Label This band has been compared to the Cars, the Clash, and the Cramps. From the Artist Our influences include the Cars, the Clash and Costello and we've been compared to Iggy Pop, Urge Overkill and the Cramps. About the Artist This San Francisco Bay Area Band is fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Robinson. The band has a distinctive sound owing in large measure to Lead Singer Michael Robinsons deep, gravelly voice and offbeat phrasing. In addition, the Tabloids full sound stems in part from the use of a stereo guitar that blends electric and acoustic tones. Heavily influenced by such seminal rock acts as Joy Division, the Clash, and Elvis Costello, the Tabloids are known for uptempo songs with a strong political bent. Avoiding songs about love and angst, the Tabloids focus on universal themes like greed, ignorance and human cruelty, told through metaphor and biting irony. The band's name was chosen as an indictment of today's increasingly tabloid culture. Band members:  Michael Robinson - guitars/vocals James Nash - lead guitar Kevin Newby - bass Paul Van Duesen - drums Scott Denoia - lead guitar Tomkat Roar - bass Mike Borden - drums Surina Carter - bass Bill Shannon - drums Randy Quiroz - guitar/bass Rob Gracom - lead guitar See more
Tabloids   Format: Audio CD
{"Original Release Date": "1998", "Date First Available": "December 8, 2002", "Number of discs": "1"}