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The best music tends to hit a listener from seemingly out of nowhere, fully formed and ready to infiltrate the psyche. Of course even the newest discovery has paid their dues somewhere, which means there are often real treasures often right under our very noses. So it is with Dead Rock West. With a name like Dead Rock West, youd be correct in assuming there are occasional country and folk influences, but really thats just touching on the bands capabilities. Dashes of garage, power pop jangle, and rock n roll populate the set list, played with passion to match the songcraft. The secret weapon here? Its the vocal harmonies. Dont misunderstand. This is one tight band all around. But Wasserman and Drennens voices are a seamless blend that add melody to already impressive hooks. Icing on an already pretty tasty cake. “X meets Wilco? A dream combination for fans of roots-inspired, punk-spirited rock, and one that somehow congeals in Dead Rock West.” --Ventura County Reporter “Honey and Salt Never Tasted So Sweet” --Campus Circle “Can a rock ‘n’ roll record have too many hooks? Don’t ask Dead Rock West. They’ve packed a career’s worth of potential hit songs onto a single disc.” --Amplifier Magazine
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