Waterloo loves me! · 10 November 06
I just found this review of my cd on the University of Waterloo’s Official Student Newspaper’s website – The Imprint (yes, I was ego surfing):
Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeats
Cerebral Re-Runs
Frozen Puck
Listening to Cerebral Re-Runs is like being in a wacky dream. Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeat’s lyrics are vivid and clear, yet somewhat bizarre. You never know what to expect. One moment you’re listening to a slow “I don’t love you” ballad; the next, you’re on your feet shaking your bonbons, doing the twist, dancing to the same song played to a fast paced 80s rock and roll beat.
Just when you think you’ve caught a grasp of the dream’s plot, the band throws a curve-ball at you. Suddenly you’re listening to “The Devil Went Down East” watching Satan come out of a cave and into the real world.
The song is dark and gloomy. Words are spoken to a mysterious creepy beat. The dream has transformed into a nightmare where Lucifer is the antagonist.
But wait! What’s this? As the song continues to play, you find out that the lord of evil isn’t what he seems. Human beings are the real antagonists. They beat the poor guy up and file down his horns. The song ends with the devil going back home, only to find out that police officers have stolen his watch.
In my opinion, the only thing comparable to good lyrics and beat is a catchy chorus. Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeat combine all three of these elements in their songs. People who like Matt Osborne, quirky music or well-written light rock should definitely give Cerebral Re-Runs a listen. Those who like whiny “emo” bands like Simple Plan and Good Charlotte should stay far away.
I am tickled. Thank you U of W. Thank you and your unnamed music reviewers! It is so nice to be understood.
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