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Richard Hell & the Voidoids
Oh
Album: MUSICBLITZ Exclusive
Genres: Alternative,Punk
After 23 years, the original Voidoids have reunited for “Oh,” a MUSICBLITZ Exclusive that recalls all the power and passion of the band’s halcyon days. Check out this slice of punk rock heaven -- courtesy of Richard Hell ! |
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After 23 years, the original Voidoids have reunited for “Oh,” a MUSICBLITZ Exclusive that recalls all the power and passion of the band’s halcyon days. While the subject matter may seem odd to longtime Hell fans (who would have expected such feel-good lyrics as “The sun is breaking through the clouds / The sky is like the face of God”?), the artist’s pleasantly atonal croak is in fine form, and the indie-rockish fuzzy guitar is a deliciously dark touch. The effect is something akin to the Smiths in reverse -- where Morrissey would sound morose over Johnny Marr’s sunny, jangly guitar lines, Hell is pleasantly upbeat over Robert Quine and Ivan Julian’s drony, (yet full-flavored) riffs. The song (produced by Bryan Martin with Hell and the Voidoids) has a stark beauty, and its catchy chorus will linger in your head like a pleasant memory of childhood. It's great to have the Voidoids back after such a long absence, especially in such fine form. While their fury may have mellowed a bit with age, this track is still as compelling as anything they did back in '77.
Words & Music by Richard Hell. Published by: Automatic Music (BMI). Middle Solo: Robert Quine. Outro Solo: Ivan Julian.
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Julio Diaz |
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Julio Diaz is the Editor-In-Chief for Ink 19, the largest music magazine in the Southeast US, and the third largest regional magazine in the country. He is the former Webmaster of The Florida Ska Web Page! and the former Vice President of A&R and Marketing for Citrus Records. His work has also been published in Focus magazine and translated into French for Dig It! magazine.
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really great
James
Excellent - a fully operational Viodoid, making top notch edgy indie rock the way its supposed to be. What a gift!!
MasterG
only just got a snippet, but it sounds pretty cool. either way its good to have mr. dont give a fuck back on the scene in some way, not to mentioned the finest named band to ever beam down from outer space.
ciaran
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more reviews
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for Richard Hell & the Voidoids
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Official Richard Hell Site
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All Music Guide: Richard Hell
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Richard Hell Interview @ Furious.com
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