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		The Meddling Kids "The Meddling Kids" (Fast Lane Records,2007) Producer: The Meddling Kids Genre: Alternative Rock Format: Album Website: www.themeddlingkid... Reviewed by: Tom Spinelli Add to MySpace Add to Facebook

The Meddling Kids, a 4-piece rock band from Rochester, NY, smack in the middle of the "snow belt" . . . yeah, there isn`t much to do in the dead of winter but fortunately you got the Kids . . . writing songs that will have you singing along, well after the show is over. Tyler (Vocals/Guitar), Rezz (Guitar), Brian (Bass) and Billy (Drums) combine classic rock influences, such as The Beatles, Cheap Trick, Kiss, and the Rolling Stones, with the spirit of the 80`s to produce the soundtrack to your next party.

Let Her Go is the radio rocker that will get you singing along after the first listen. The radio sound is what really gets me into the music of this band. The songs are catchy, upbeat and rock. The strong melodies carries this rock infused power pop with the riding rhythm behind it. The group is heavily influenced by the 80`s which you can tell but its not over the top. Usually you get the 80`s cop pout bands but this group knows how tin integrate the influence into their music and create nice rocking power tunes.

Goodbye is another 80`s pop rock tune reminiscent Bon Jovi meets an almost Weezer vibe to the song mainly of the guitar work. It hits hard with that the old school riff approach and driving backbone. The straight riff of What You Want will instantly remind you Sebastian Bach in the vocal delivery with the punk influenced tones. After the more upbeat tempo songs is the one that stuck out to me called Drift Away. The acoustic based song glimmers with pop euphoria and an almost darker vibe to the albums structure. Its a good mix up to blend the album well and not sounding to repetitive.

Overall a great album from my home base of Rochester, NY and with some good help should get these guys into the main spotlight with their catchy hooks and upbeat music. A definite ear opener to your average music listener for feel good times and good melodic music that will last through this age of fads and emo rock. Its good to hear an album like this, the music business is full of image style bands that care more about their girls pants and eye liner than actually sitting down and making good quality rock music. Thats where the Meddling Kids come in. It may not be your cup of tea but you have to respect what they do. They are bringing the Rock n` Roll back and kickin` down the door of this fashion industry of trends and not being afraid to write good rock music.

Tracklist 1. Let Her Go * 2. Goodbye * 3. What You Want 4. Drift Away * 5. 7 More Days 6. Its Over 7. Guilloteenager 8. Turn Back * 9. That Something 10. Decide * Highlights
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