Who are Black Lab?
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| "The breakthrough band of 1998"
-San Francisco Examiner Huge, atmospheric guitars, a driving rhythm section, intense vocals, and skillful songwriting combine to make the debut album from this San Francisco quartet a highly-rewarding experience. Dark, reflective, edgy and bold, this album rocks on a grand scale while maintaining a powerful intimacy. Produced by Grammy & reg;-winner David Bianco. |
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The Dark Pop of Black
Lab -Jeff Aster, NYRock
In the sonic pigeonholing scheme of things, Black Lab are part of the “new seriousness,” alongside mega-sellers such as Matchbox 20, The Verve Pipe, et al. What these earnest, austere acts lack in laughs and/or character, they make up for in substance, crafting hook-heavy, emotionally wrought, arena-ready rock. Yet there’s a darker, denser quality to Black Lab’s debut album, Your Body Above Me (Geffen). Their sound does have hints of moody Britpopsters The Psychedelic Furs, especially in Bianco’s late-night growl of a voice, and the rumbling rhythms and sleek melodic grooves that underscore most of the dozen tracks. (U2, The Cure and Sisters of Mercy also make it onto the checklist.)..... |
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| ShowCase had the chance to catch an "acoustic" show a while back; produced by Earthwise Productions at Cubberly Auditorium in Palo Alto. Here are some songs from that show - | |||
| Sleeps
with Angels
4:04 (slide show) |
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7:35 (full motion) |
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