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The Atomiks : Motordeath
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Dark and desperate rock and roll with paranormal overtones, fronted by published conspiracy theorist Rev. George Pickard.
Genre: Pop: Power Pop
Release Date: 2003
Motordeath
The Atomiks
Record Label: Slovenly Recordings
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1. Motordeath 2:34 + MP3 $0.99
2. Miss World Goodbye 2:10 + MP3 $0.99
3. Dance Of Fools 2:01 + MP3 $0.99
4. Officer 23 2:55 + MP3 $0.99
5. Goodbye 2:24 + MP3 $0.99
6. I Got The News 3:24 + MP3 $0.99
7. Motor Bride 2:20 + MP3 $0.99
8. Carrie 2:29 + MP3 $0.99
9. Ever 2:22 + MP3 $0.99
10. Death In Cars 1:51 + MP3 $0.99
11. Signs Of Life 2:57 + MP3 $0.99
12. Unknown Name 3:02 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

"Motordeath" is the 3rd full-length album from The Atomiks, following the self-released (and long out-of-print) debut CD "PONTIAC" and 1999's ultra fun "Super Honky." Album #3 could be loosely described as a concept record, as the lyrical theme of death in cars is weaved through many of the tracks. Lead singer George Pickard, a published conspiracy theorist, has ventured farther than usual from The Atomiks' original rockabilly roots for this record, exploring territory that could best be described as "paranormal power-pop".

The band on this record was rounded out by stand-up bass player Luke Hoffman, who joined The Atomiks before the recording of "Super Honky," as well as drummer Jason Kellner and lead guitarist Steve Hadley. "Motordeath" features some of the strongest recordings of The Atomiks' career, such as the harrowing "Officer 23." Also, check out the Velvet Underground-inspired "Carrie" for more evidence of George Pickard's robust songwriting chops. "Motordeath" is the strongest album yet from The Atomiks, and is proof positive of why The Atomiks are consistently voted as the best band in their hometown of Reno, Nevada.

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REVIEWS

author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby
                            
Dashed with New Wave eccentricities, a sassy, hair-twirling, gum-snapping, mattress sticker-ripping, Poppin' attitude, the Atomiks name didn't come by accident. Teetering on the edge of neurosis and glue-sniffing hallucinations, this fun, upbeat Pop is only to be ingested at your own risk.

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author: CD Baby
                            
Dashed with New Wave eccentricities, a sassy, hair-twirling, gum-snapping, mattress sticker-ripping, Poppin' attitude, the Atomiks name didn't come by accident. Teetering on the edge of neurosis and glue-sniffing hallucinations, this fun, upbeat Pop is only to be ingested at your own risk. 

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