GARRISON
The Model (Iodine Recordings)
Reviewed by Holly Day

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Nice, melodic, emo/math-rock/post-punk (whatever the hell this stuff falls under nowadays) that really strives for originality and a distinctive sound. The songs are evocative and moody and high energy at the same time, with great lead vocals and guitar work from Joseph Grillo and Ed McNamara. The arrangements are all tight and full of surprises (like the well-timed, gentle piano interlude in "Patient Mouth") and even though this is a formula that's been done to death, they prove that it's still possible to create good music within the confines of the genre. The way the backup vocals weave in with the guitar and lead singer's voice in a lot of these songs reminds me of early Cheap Trick ala "Surrender," even though the band doesn't really sound like Cheap Trick at all.

© 2003 - Holly Day