OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS: Drop The World

Other Natural Flavors

Drop The World

© 2003 Other Natural Flavors (824767111027)

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Indie rock band... Sounds like "Fleetwood Mac meets Foo Fighters" with a side order of edgy pop.

tracks

1 Drop the World
2 Where Were You?
3 Give It Back
4 Pushing and Shoving
5 Jenny
6 Tell Me to Run
7 I'm Lookin' for Someone
8 Justified Celebrity
9 Who Do You Think You Are?
10 Miles Away

notes

Contains: carbonated bass lines, caffeinated drumbeats, acidic guitar rhythms, high fructose vocals, and Other Natural Flavors. The mouthwatering music of this inventive band combines a delicious taste of modern rock with a side order of edgy pop. Influences include but are not limited to the Pixies, Stone Temple Pilots, Sublime.

Other Natural Flavors (ONF) is a steadfast quintet consisting of the following ingredients: Chris Van Cott (vocals and guitar), Maritza Rodriguez (vocals), Joe Pangia (bass guitar), Steve Olivera (lead guitar) and George Loiodice (drums). Each member supplies a punch of their own musical tastes, when blended make for a zesty sound unmatched by any band. As one listens to the catalog of ONF music, a distinct, tasteful songwriting style can be noted, but collectively their songs elude a single genre. The diversity of a band like Sublime or the Clash may come to mind when listening to an ONF record, while individual songs combine the modern wit and bite of Foo Fighters with the classic male/female harmonies of Fleetwood Mac. The press has used terms like "organic", "refreshing", "intelligent", "progressive" and "enlightened" to describe the music of this band.

2003 has been a busy year for ONF, beginning with the release of their latest full length CD, Drop the World, recorded at West Hollywood's Paramount Recording Studios (Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin). Veteran engineer, Barry Conley (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sugar Ray) said this about the band, "Great songs, great players... Great record!" Drop the World is a diverse collection of thoughtfully written songs about taking chances, disinterested rock stars, and the media's influence on one's reality. Over 100 U.S. college radio stations have been spinning tracks from the record since February. ONF is presently writing and rehearsing in preparation for their presently untitled second studio effort.

Live performances of ONF reveal the passion of an animated group of musicians who radiate a true zeal for music.
ONF has had the opportunity to share the stage with some of the nation's top performers such as Nine Days (Sony 550), Unified Theory, Goudie (Elektra), Laughing Colors, & Conehead Buddha in some of New York and San Diego's top clubs: the Mercury Lounge, the Elbow Room, Arlene's Grocery, CBGBs, the Belly Up Tavern, Cane's, and Brick by Brick.

ONF has always been a motivated, "Do It Yourself" outfit. The band writes, records, and produces their own music. They book their own gigs. They design their own CD layouts, T-shirts, and website. They also manage their own record label and music publishing company. It is quite clear that this band is an ambitious and energetic bunch!

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  • Love it
    author: Steve

    Really liked the CD back to front listen to it all the time. Looking for new stuff from the band.

  • Somewhat moody, but up-tempo music with a strong pop sensibility and rock that s
    author: Score! Music Magazine

    These New Yorkers, transported to San Diego, contain a “summery-fun” feeling that finds the listener enjoying somewhat moody, but up-tempo music with a strong pop sensibility and rock that simmers just under the surface. While the band has been compared to Fleetwood Mac, the likeness is reserved for Chris Van Cott’s Lindsay Buckingham-esque vocals and the fact that Martiza Rodriguez double teams as lead vocalists. This gives ONF a similar male/female fronted dynamic. Martiza’s vocals are quite a bit sweeter and less sultry than those of Stevie Nicks, which works well with Van Cott. A fine example of their harmonizing can be found on “Where Were You” which has an almost spooky, looking-over-your-shoulder mystique, yet holds on to the party-wise sound of this band. “No More Pushing and Shoving”, which covers the topic of “making it” and signing your life away to be a star, has a great hooky chorus and rings in as a personal favorite.

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