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This is One-Eyed Doll's second commercial release, and the last recording the group made as a two-piece.

This disc is a SPECIAL EDITION release with new inside artwork and full lyrics.

Austin TX rock and roll duo One-Eyed Doll released their most prolific and decidedly popular work to date, "Monster" in November 2008 under the precise hand of veteran producer Jason Sewell, who was later to join the band himself.

The new album debuted, to the triumph of their inherently eccentric following, Kimberly's signature dark and heavy hits, "Fight" and "Monster," blending seamlessly with radio pop style ballads like "Brief Candle" and "Pretty Song", and the only performance as drummer by Number Three, who was later to move to bass.

This is the last album that was made by One-Eyed Doll as a two-piece.

REVIEWS:

"One-Eyed Doll's second album is a definite must-hear. Kimberly Freeman is proving herself to be a maelstrom of musicality. With her spot-on guitar work and wonderful high-pitched vocals, it's as if she knows something that the rest of us will hopefully soon figure out. Drumming thespian Paul "P.J." (or #3) Evans reveals his mettle by accompanying Kimberly's frenetic playing style. The simple yet heavy riffs will stick in your head until you find yourself humming some part of a song while you're stuck in traffic... or stuck in a grocery store line... or stuck at work... Suffice it to say, Kimberly pulls some real sticky music out of her... head. The album starts out very light with "We're One-Eyed Doll," a catchy, yet silly song introducing the band (both members). "Be my Friend" is a fun, albeit macabre song about the social plights of being a serial killer. On "Brief Candle," Kimberly's songwriting and vocal abilities shine. The album rides a veritable sine wave of moods - from light and humorous to dark and brooding, sometimes within the same song. This CD gives us a glimpse into Kimberly's chaotic mind. Don't be afraid, it's an interesting place. Overall, this is an excellent sophomore album from a band that is certain to go places. The title track illustrates that real monsters aren't the ones dreamt up by Hollywood or fiction writers, but oftentimes they are the ones in whom we put the most trust. "Pao!" is definitely the quirkiest song on the album. Highly energetic and sung in Mandarin Chinese, it's as if an over- caffeinated, punk rock- loving Chinese girl broke into the studio and recorded the song while holding the producer at gunpoint... And then pulled the trigger...The song "Fight" has Kimberly asking: "Am I crazy?.. Am I de--ranged?" Yes, she's definitely crazy... like a fox... Okay, she's probably more like a bipolar otter... While this album isn't available in stores as of yet, it can easily be bought at the One-Eyed Doll website (oneeyeddoll.com), or better still, at one of their many kick-ass local live shows." - Karsten Kroos, EDGE MAGAZINE 12.2008



"Raucous, in-your-face grunge rock that will kick your ass in a good way, just like the lead singer."
Austin Soundcheck



"In live performance, Kimberly Freeman of One-Eyed Doll, combines the rock-star bravado of a Jack White (or Jack Black) with the visual impact of a Japanese Anime... a super heroine that's alternately fierce, outrageous, vulnerable and sweet. Dressed like a punk-metal baby doll, she punctuates her raging guitar work with a a three-foot mane of hair she whips and flails about rhythmically, mesmerizing the audience with displays of physical agility that literally burst the confines of the stage... If you haven't seen them, what are you waiting for?!"
Marsha Mann, INsite Magazine