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 SXX- Big Tips
and Hats (Site) Based
out of
Battle Creek
Michigan
, this power rock trio has their stuff together. From the jump and jive
“Sta Smooth George” to the haunting “Alien
Design,” this five song ep delivers the goods. Richard Nuyen’s
vocals come across clear and consistent, resonating with every note. Add
to that the technical expertise of Phil Wiswell’s lead guitar and Shawn
Rainer’s energetic driving drums and you have a group that far surpasses
what passes for local music in the local scene here in
Battle Creek
and
Kalamazoo
. These guys have been playing for years and it shows. Not a wasted note
and they know the meaning of diversity. No two songs sound the same, but
SXX makes them part of a unified voice. At five songs, it’s a little
short for my tastes and leaves me wanting more, but the good news is that
the guys are in the studios recording their next, full length album. Plus,
how can you go wrong with a group that has a song entitled “The Spanish
Inquisition?” If you’re looking for something new, this is the disc
you’re missing. -Douglas A. Waltz
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