The Exploding Hearts
Punkish Portland, OR, power pop quartet the Exploding Hearts had been playing together for over two years before their debut recording, Guitar Romantic, was released by Seattle-based indie Dirtnap Records in spring of 2003. Taking influence from bands like the Clash, the Undertones, and the Only Ones, the group comprised bassist Matt "Lock" Fitzgerald, drummer Jeremy "Kid Killer" Gage, vocalist/guitarist Adam "Baby" Cox, and guitarist Terry Six; early on, the band also included keyboardist "King" Louie Bankston and original bassist Jim Evans...[more]
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The Exploding Hearts are unabashed disciples of the vibrant, inescapably catchy power pop of bands like the Nerves and the Knack. Mixing the thrust of early punk with melodic sensibilities of the '60s results in a spirited, irresistible product with a sharp edge. It's evident through "Guitar Romantic" that this isn't just merely a pose, nor is it a joke. These are guys who are on their third or fourth copy of "Singles Going Steady" cause they wore them out; guys who wondered what Brian Wilson would have sou [ read more ]
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