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Great review from U.S. (Indiemusic.com)!
2005-04-10
Artist: The Confusions
CD: Trampoline
Home: Sundsvall,
Sweden
Style: Post New Wave Rock
Quote: "The Confusions will appeal
to listeners who fondly recall music’s New Wave era, back when there was
an abundance of quirky bands like this one."
By Dan MacIntosh
The Confusions is a rock band that sounds a lot like Australia’s The Church. Yet it also retains a distinctive Brit Pop feel. And while such analogies might merely add to the "confusion," so to speak, it’s still difficult to deny the obvious quality of the outfit's new Trampoline CD.
There is an underlying feeling of angst running through these songs which is nonetheless mixed with touches of hope. On "Tonight," for instance, the group sings hopefully: “Tonight we will be lovers, Tonight we will be best friends.” The sound here ranges from the ringing electric guitars that drive “Changing,” to the stuttering acoustic guitar work that underpins the title track. Keyboard sounds, on the other hand, are applied to “Don’t Shed No Tears,” whereas “Everybody” has a bit of a classical vibe to it.
This music is smart and also a tad distant -- in a Go-Betweens/David Bowie manner. Trampoline mixes adventurous rock instrumental touches with an overriding pop sheen to create a winning combination. It's a disc that will most likely appeal to listeners who fondly recall music’s New Wave era, back when there was an abundance of quirky bands like this one. Check out the review at the web:
indie-music.com reviews Confusions
