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9/5/2012 |
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Drum Wallet Sponsors Better Chemistry |
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Thank you Drum Wallet for hooking up Better Chemistry. No more missing wallets and better tones for the snare. Any drummers go check them out...
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9/6/2011 |
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Healing of the Nation article |
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Ladies, throw your hair up in a colorful bandu and gentleman, reach out to your bredren and take them on a journey with you as you explore new ways to maximize your health and the health of our planet through culture, food, music, and awareness.
Your journey commences on September 11th as Long Beach plays host to the 1st Annual “Healing of The Nation Reggae Festival.” In an effort to draw awareness on the various ways people can lead a naturally healthy lifestyle, this all-day event hosted at Alfredo's Beach Club will feature live performances from a variety of international and local reggae bands, organic gardening education, fire dancing, a creative outlet
ADVERTISEMENTyard for the youth, and yoga classes as presented by LB Yogalution and Trilogy Yoga. The event is complimentary and open to all ages.
“What better place to hold a peaceful, educational event than on the beautiful coast of Southern California?” Says Dave Monaco of a Better Chemistry, one of the local bands that will be featured.
Headlining the festival will be Half Pint and Papa “Baddingo” Michigan from Jamaica with support from Better Chemistry, Jah! Fellowship, Long Beach Liberators, Sandollar, and The Divine Crime.
The festival is designed to assist Sol Adventures Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to educate children about organic gardening and music, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated back to their cause. Working with youth in Los Angeles and Jamaica, their mission, says Monaco, is “to assist disenfranchised individuals, especially youth, to discover their gifts and talents and share them with the world and gain strength through reconnecting with the community.”
It was those two aspects –gardening and music –that personally inspired Monaco to contribute to Healing of The Nation along with his band Better Chemistry (their saxophonist, Brian Beekin, is one of the 3 founders).
“I started a garden this year in my backyard and discovered how beneficial it is,” he says. “Growing my own vegetables and herbs is not only cost effective, but cooking with homegrown ingredients makes all the difference in taste. Since gardening and music are two of my biggest passions, I figured this would be something good be a part of.”
And if a green thumb just wasn't included in your DNA makeup? Or if you know you should be eating healthier but are unsure where to begin? Attend one of the many speaker series that will be offered, ranging from “Raw Food Wellness” to “Organic Gardening and Permaculture” to “Yoga Philosophy.”
Once the mind is opened, stretch the body with a variety of yoga courses being offered all day alongside a DJ and full raw cacao bar (chocolate is a direct descendent of cacao . . .ladies)
As our nation continues to mend it's wounds on this 10th anniversary of 9/11, Monaco says “many people out there are in need of a helping hand and we feel this event is a platform to make people aware of the many ways they can be of service.”
“In this day and age of negativity, war, prejudice and recession, an event like this encourages peace, positivity, and giving back,” he says. “Better Chemistry looks forward to being a part of that mission.”
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8/5/2010 |
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Better Chemistry shakes things up - Desert News |
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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700053943/Better-Chemistry-shakes-things-up.html?pg=1
Desert News, Salt Lake City, UT. = Aug. 11th, 2010
By Scott Iwasaki
While Better Chemistry's songs are as diverse as the band members themselves, they all sound like a Better Chemistry tune.
"We have a certain identity," he said. "When you put in a Bob Marley album, you know it's Bob Marley, or if you put in some Dave Matthews Band, you know it's Dave Matthews. And I think if you put in a Better Chemistry CD, you know it's Better Chemistry.
"Whatever we write, whether aggressive or mellow, or about sitting on the beach or having problems with a woman, we always want to be positive and help get through the day," he said.
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7/22/2010 |
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Fallbrook Soul Roll Festival |
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http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/49541/
Andrea Verdin
Staff Writer
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010.
Issue 29, Volume 14.
Reggae has its roots in a large variety of music genres, and Better Chemistry, a six-piece band based out of the Los Angeles area, has found the perfect mix of those influences, plus a few from rock, ska and funk to create a unique sound that’ll bring a fun, refreshing sound to Fallbrook this Saturday at the Soul Roll.
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2/15/2010 |
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Live on the Radio |
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Better Chemistry playing live acoustically on OC Rock Radio. 4pm. |
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2/3/2010 |
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Dodgertown USA, sneek peek |
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Another spot on Fox Sports Net. This time it is for the Dodgers.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/video/video.php?v=1349228774476&ref=mf |
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11/6/2009 |
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"Sunday Night, Lakers Night" on air |
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Fox Sports Net will be airing, REPETIVELY our new track for the L.A. Lakers called "Sunday Night, Lakers Night" during the games andrunning promotional adds too. Check out the video line.
http://www.youtube.com/user/bchemistry#p/a/u/2/nKRZ6LmKwSo |
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5/28/2009 |
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BC is Pick of the Week |
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Pick of the Week in the VC Reporter, Ventura County Weekly. WRITES..."Based out of Los Angeles, members of Better Chemistry have indeed created a winning cocktail of roots/dancehall, reggae, jam and Cali-groove sufficient to satisfy anyone's thirst for good vibes." www.vcreporter.com |
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4/20/2009 |
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BC plays to Sold Out House of Blues |
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Thanks to UB40 to giving us the opening spot at their House of Blues, Anahiem show on April 19th, 2009. The place had sold out before we began to play to a packed house. We got great response from the crowd, with loud roars and screams. it was great to meet so many new fans after the show. Thanks to UB40. |
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4/10/2009 |
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New Track on the Radio |
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We just handed off a couple new tunes to KSPC 88.7 FM, in Claremont. Tune in to hear "Live it Up, featuring Pato Banton and "Sweet as Reggae" on Thursday's, from 6-8pm during the "Reggae Niceness Show" with Culture Drew. Its already been played a few time... |
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9/20/2008 |
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IE Weekly "Band of the Week" |
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CITY OF ORIGIN: La Verne
MEMBERS AND INSTRUMENTS: Dave Monaco (lead vocals, guitar); Eric "Dr. Wood" Woodruff (vocals, percussion, turntables); Rene Casas (bass guitar); Chad Junkin (keyboards); Anthony Logerfo (drums); Bryan "Trumpet Bryan" Watson (trumpet); Beeken (saxophone); Eddie Farmer (trombone). Rotating members: Ray Green (lead guitar); Lukas Nelson (lead guitar); Ed Collins (drums, vocals); Rudolpho "Kahz" Castillo (drums).
RECENT RELEASE: 6 Foot Shorty (Chackhouse Records, 2007)
KINDRED SPIRITS: The Clash, Ben Harper, Tippa Irie, Skatalites, Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Specials, The Grateful Dead, Sublime, Spearhead
WEBSITE: www.betterchemistry.net
It’s been said that people are the product of the company they keep. In Better Chemistry’s case, much of that company could be considered living legends. Crack open the reggae/rock hybrid’s latest release, 6 Foot Shorty, and you’ll see that this terrific troupe’s employed the skills of folks like Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na, plus reggae revolutionaries Tippa Irie and Pato Banton. Not an easy feat, to say the least.
“We've been lucky,” says BC’s Eric “Dr. Wood” Woodruff, about wrangling some of these aforementioned names for such guest appearances. “I think that our show has turned some heads that have helped us out along the road.”
And it’s a show that’s been brewing since Better Chemistry first launched in December 2001, playing their inaugural gig at the Black Watch Pub in Upland. Since then, the band’s opened for a host of reggae and rock greats, gained commercial airplay and placement on television programs, and of course, earned the respect of countless fans, both locally and outside the region. So, how did they get there?
“I think that most of us have gone and seen other acts that floored us and gave us a lot of insight,” says Woodruff, on developing that BC sound. “We really want to make people feel good and leave all of their worries and troubles at the door. Just being able to give that back is a blessing to us . . . Better Chemistry is kind of our answer to the boring programmed mainstream radio stations that force feed the kids music that just really isn't all that exciting.”
Better Chemistry is currently in the middle of recording a fourth album of original material and a cover songs album, both of which should be out early next year. And with a successful seven-year run under their belts, these Chemists promise to keep at it “until the wheels fall off,” Woodruff says. After all, he notes, “we've all been at it for too long to turn back now.”
http://www.ieweekly.com/cms/story/detail/better_chemistry/1610/
–Waleed Rashidi
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7/21/2008 |
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BC and Yamaha Team up for new Ad campaign |
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Thank you to Yamaha Motor Corp and Marshall Advertising for choosing Better Chemistry's song MCII (2002) for their new ad campaign. The campaign is for the new YZ450 Motorcycle, which features Yamaha team riders on a track with BC tunes as background music. check it out http://www.yamahaynotu.com |
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7/5/2008 |
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Beach Fire features BC on Fuel TV commercial |
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Beach Fire in Ladera Ranch has featured Better Chemistry in their commercial spot running on Fuel TV. We appreciate the support and thank the staff of Beach Fire for this great exposure. http://www.beachfire.com |
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6/6/2008 |
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Lakers Single "Purple and Gold |
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Our single "Purple and Gold" has just been released. We recorded for a commercial on FSN, that was aired multiple times. Now the full length song with additional bonus tracks are available. Thank you FSN, The Lakers, Steve Guerrero, Chali 2na and the BC CREW!!! |
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4/11/2008 |
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BC tunes for the Lakers Game |
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BC did a song for the L.A. Lakers that was aired during the game on April 11th as the lead in music to the 4th quarter. The title of the song is "Purple and Gold" and look for us to release the song to our fans shortly. Song features Chali 2na, from Jurasic 5. |
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11/12/2007 |
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CD Sales after 5 years |
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The grassroots movement of Better Chemistry is spreading and growing rapidly. We have sold out of CD's and have more in the works. That puts Better Chemistry at over 5,000 units sold with NO DISTRIBUTION, NO LABELS, NO CONTRACTS. And does not include internet sales or downloads. We sale our CD's at our LIVE performances!!! Thanks you to everyone who is enjoying our music. |
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8/26/2007 |
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BC video on FSN's Prime Ticket |
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Thanks to AVP for placing our video, "6 Foot Shorty" on FSN's Prime Ticket television program. The video ran as a promo for Womens Pro Beach Volleyball. Aired for 3 weeks during Prime ticket starting Aug. 26th, 2007 |
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6/18/2007 |
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Show Review in Music Connection |
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Music Connection Magazine has printed a review on our show at the House of Blues, Anaheim. It is on page 53, in Vol. XXXI, No. 13 (6/18/07 to 7/1/07). Here are a couple quotes from Bob Legget, "BC's musicianship is above board, and features some of the best in the business." "The overall group's sound is contagious and sucessfully lifts a crowd up and on to the dance floor." THANK BOB, we are humbled by your positive comments. |
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6/18/2007 |
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Music Connection Review |
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There is a new review of our show at the House of Blues, Anaheim in Music Connection magazine. Vol. XXXI, No. 13 (6/18/07 to 7/1/07), with quotes from Bob Legget such as "BC's musicianship is above board, and features some of the best in the business." and "The overall group's sound is contagious and sucessfully lifts a crowd up and on to the dance floor." Thank you Bob for the awsome review!!! |
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5/27/2007 |
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Radio Airplay |
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Thanks to Native Wayne for playing our new track "2 Steps Back" on his Sunday, May 27th, 2007 show. Check it out every Sunday!!!! |
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4/12/2007 |
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BC writes opener song for Los Angeles Kings |
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Thanks to Dinc Design for putting our song "Frozen in your Tracks" to some awsome hockey action and having it aired on FSN as the Kings game opener. You can see the video on You Tube or My Space...
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9/15/2006 |
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Airplay on KROQ, Los Angeles |
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A big thanks to Kevin and Bean for playing a snipet of our new song "6' Shorty" and also to Kat for playing it again later that day in its entirety. KROQ is the largest staion in Los Angeles playing rock and new music, so thats a great accomplishment. The video for the song wil be completed soon so stay tuned. |
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6/10/2006 |
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Santa Barbara Carribean Festival |
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We were honored to headline the 6th Annual Carribean Arts Festival in Santa Barbara on June 10th, 2006. A beautiful setting in Oak Park with great musicians, dancers and talent. Better Chemistry played an original set and than backlined Shinehead, while the dance floor moved like a sea happy folks!!! Thanks Santa Barbara and everyone involved. |
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5/5/2006 |
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Music Connection Review |
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We would like to thank the Music Connection for an excellant review of our show at King King in Hollywood. We will post the article up very shortly. |
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4/28/2006 |
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Video Shoot |
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John Detemple from Dinc Design is producing our video for "6' Shorty" featuring CHarlie 2na and Tippa Irie. The shooting is complete, its post production time and soon to be released. |
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11/9/2005 |
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Open for BB King 11/09/05 |
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Wow, what a show! We, Better Chemistry, opened for Mr. BB King last night, at BB King's Blues Club in Universal City, CA, and it was amazing! First, Midnight Blues band performed, then Better Chemistry went on and got the place fired up. What an honor it was to open for BB King! When BB went on the stage with his band, it was the most amazing show! He had the whole place smiling! That man really knows how to make his guitar sing! |
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11/8/2005 |
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Peter Tosh Tribute album |
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The pre-release has been out now for quite some time. You can pick it up on the p-tosh.com web site,or hold out for the full length version featuring:Eric Clapton,Jerry Garcia,Sean Paul,Ben Harper,Better Chemistry w/Tippa Irie,and many more! |
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6/27/2005 |
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Adelphia Cable Live Performance |
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Look our live performance coming soon. We will give posting dates here. The show will run weekly so if you miss it...you'll have another opportunity to see it again. |
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6/15/2005 |
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Open for Steel Pulse |
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06/15/2005 07:00 PM - THE GROVE-Steel Pulse & Better Chemistry/with Tippa Irie
2200 e.Katela ave, Anaheim, CA 92806,US - $18.00
LIVE AT THE GROVE IN ANAHEIM LEGENDARY STEEL PULSE AND BETTER CHEMISTRY |
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5/18/2005 |
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Radio Interview |
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The Desert Welcome wagon is opening up for the
L.A. Rock/Ska/Raggae fusion band BETTER CHEMISTRY.
They are performing at the Ale House May 27th, and we have them coming into the studio today, (May 18th, 2005) from 6-7pm. Tune into 99.5 FM The Works. DJ Dwight Arnold will be hosting members of the band for some insight into what make Better Chemistry, BETTER!!!! They have informed us of a special surprise, a new song to be aired today. |
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7/17/2003 |
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MTV article :Better Chemistry,on the Tosh Tribute Album |
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Sean Paul, Ex-GN'R Members To Do Covers On Peter Tosh Tribute
by Jon Wiederhorn
The reggae grooves of Peter Tosh appeal to a cross section of music lovers, which explains why dancehall artist Sean Paul, hip-hop stoners Cypress Hill and former Guns N' Roses members guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum have all agreed to create Tosh covers for The Peter Tosh Tribute Album, a toast to the late reggae great.
Others appearing on The Peter Tosh Tribute Album include the Motels' Martha Davis, Bob Andy, Lasana Bandelé, Donald Kinsey, Edi Fitzroy, Tippa Irie with Better Chemistry, Luciano, Jeffrey Gaines, Lucky Dube, Maxi Priest, Aswad and David Lindley.
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1/1/2003 |
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CD Review in Skinnie Magazine - HIS Opinion |
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Review By Mikey Atilano:
I was having a pretty shitty day until I heard Better Chemistry. This band is aptly named, as they do have better chemistry. Their chemistry includes blues, jungle, reggae, rock, hip-hop, ska, metal, disco, soul, funk, pop, punk, surf, gospel, and a few other influences that I'm sure I'm forgetting to include. They do an excellent job arranging these influences and their ideas to fit their music together nicely. Undiscovered Elements, the full-length release from Better Chemistry, demonstrates their musicality as a band. I predict that the party vibe they have will soon spread because this a band with the ability to easily produce multiople CDs of classic tunes. |
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1/1/2003 |
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CD Review in Skinnie Magazine |
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Review By Antoinette Bernal:
The obvious cultural unity is brought to you from this six-piece band with their undeniable style and talent to showcase their plentiful and vast influences. An immediate good vibe places itself over you. When the music is playing, there is no way for the crowd to resist swaying its hips and minglingtheir bodies. On this twelve-track album, you can find lyrics dealing with deep thoughts on life, love, and friendship. All of which is flavored creatively on a non-stop and easy flow. On "Corre, Corre," you'll find the union of English and Spanish lyrics put tot he sultry beats of reggae, latin and rock complete with the finesse of a keyboard. |
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5/5/2002 |
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CD review notes by CD Baby |
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Rock and Reggae combo style with a hint of funk, with or without the kegger, is great party music. |
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