Hi folks,
Being just one more day before our album drops (I hate that expression) we thought we’d share with you  the thoughts and reactions of our most revered music critics — our own parents! Perhaps these words from an older and wiser generation will sway you (one way or the other). Here goes:

“Ooh, I like this one!”
– Todd’s mom, upon hearing Reunion (though, to be fair, she likes the whole album)

“Can I hear you singing in that? If  I can’t hear you singing I’m not going to listen.”
– Wendy’s dad, re: Reunion (where Wendy’s piano-playing, harmonies and gang vocals are heavily featured)

“Your dad hasn’t plugged in the record player so we haven’t listened to that yet.”
– Wendy’s mom, re: the 7″, sitting on the windowsill

“I really like that song, Wishful Thinking (sic).”
– Dean’s mom (who loves the album, despite the Freudian slip)

“I hear some heavy Kinks and Beatles influence in most of the tracks but that song, Complicate Things reminds me of the Doors. Do you guys practice? You guys really need to work on your vocal harmonies in the live show — that can make or break a band, you know.”
– Dean’s dad (used to play in Garage/Beat bands in the late ’60s)

Bobby: “Hey Dad, did you and mom get a chance to listen to the album yet?”

Bobby’s dad: “Yes, it was good… But you’ll never make it. I wouldn’t buy it and none of my friends would either. Now will you be home for dinner tonight?”

Well there you have it. Reviews are…well…mixed. But who wants to make music their parents would listen to anyway? That ain’t very rock n’ roll, is it? Hmm, moms seem to like it, so maybe it would make a good Mother’s Day gift (but don’t get the 7″ unless your dad’s plugged in the turntable). Perhaps some words from the next generation may teach us something yet:

“Dad, play the ‘Come Out Anyway’ song!”
– Todd’s 3-year old son, requesting Reunion (a frequent occurrence)

OK, that’s more promising

We’ll talk tomorrow,

-dean