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GirlPunk.Net | nj | 03/25/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Simplicity is the key when it comes to this Dallas, TX band. Lucy Loves Schroeder isn't breaking any new ground in terms of pop-punk music, but what the band lacks in originality they make up for in an addictive energy that is full of catchy hooks and sweet melodies. Frontwoman Sara Radle demonstrates her vocal range by switching back and forth from sneering growls to girly high pitched "oh-oh-ohs". Accompaning Miss Radle (who also provides talent on the guitar and keyboards) are Andrew Binovi (bass) and Rob Schumacher (drums, percussion) who help pound out 13 garage rock tunes on this release. The trio draws influences from such bands as The Ramones and The Muffs which is exactly what you get, sugary sweet pop colliding with rough and tough punk rock.The cd grabs listeners from the get-go with the high energy "Some Other Way" (it's better than a cup full of sugar!). In fact most of the band's music falls into the "bouncing off the walls" type of energy...and this is a great thing because you can't help but feel anything but good when you listen to this release. The band manages to throw a bit of diversity into their pattern with the somewhat mellower sounds of "Fairweather Friend" (The Muff's influence is detectable here more than on any other song), and the soul-baring acoustic number titled "Better Than You". Songs like "Not Worth It" and "Burned Your Photograph" are among my favorite, full of attitude and straightforward. Although it is Sara's sweet voice that will invade your ears for a great deal of the album, Andrew provides a nice contrast with his somewhat throaty male backing vocals and as he takes over the role of lead vocalist on "What's The Story" and "Back To Me". And because no punk release is complete without a cover song, the band does a nice little rendition of "Then He Kissed Me" (which was originally by The Crystals for you youngin's!). If Lucy Is A Band is just a hint of what to come from this band. I can't wait to hear more."

Lucy is a new brand of punk.

nerdel1 | 10/09/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album blows by with a massive attack of rocking guitars and sweet as silk harmonies. The lead vocals are probably the most original female punk rock vocals i've heard in years. Coupled with the as always amazingly different production of the unstopable John Congelton (who seems to give an unexpected edge to Lucy is a Band) this album is a must for fans of new pop punk."