LOCKGROOVE
Rewired (Krave)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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Lockgroove is one of Boston's hottest club bands and their first Krave Records release shows why they've captured the Beantown rock scene by storm. Lockgroove's grooves are longer than most, five to eight minute rockers, suitable for jamming, dancing and repeat listenings. While the opening chords of "Take It Away" reminded me of early Gin Blossoms, this talented band stormed into my speakers with a long, loud jam propelled by Adam Brilla's guitar, Dave Goodman's bass and Martin Rex's drums. Ryan Rex's vocals on the opening cut have the right mix of jagged desperation. The dissonant "Dragonfly" ambles darkly until until it picks up speed, all metal and mayhem behind strong punk-influenced vocals. The multi layered "So Small" is one of the most radio friendly indie releases to hit the CD shelves, and I hope it will be the disc's leading single. Lockgroove has been a Boston Globe Critic's Pick and winner of the Boston Phoenix's Best Music Poll, but Rewired won't be released until New Year's Day. Until then, check 'em out when they're in the Boston area at venues like TT The Bear's Place or online at http://www.kraverec.com.

Track List:

Take It Away * Sundown * Dragonfly * So Small * Come On * Traced in Fire

(C) 1998 - Eric Steiner