Stanley
© Copyright-REZIN
(634479106545)
Record Label: PROJECTILE RECORDS
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A four member band from Washington, DC has been performing regionally since 1992. Each of Rezin's band members bring their own unique playing style to the mix, and together have created a distinct hard rock sound that is apparent in all three of their full length CDs: Stanley (1998), Summer of the Brain Dead Everyone (2000), and Everything Happens (2004).
Rezin currently performs in the Mid-Atlantic area, eight to ten times a month in support of their existing (Stanley, Summer of the Braindead Everyone) and upcoming (Everything Happens) CD's. The CD's were produced by Frank Marchand, who has worked with acts such as The Toadies, Nothingface, The Breeders, Good Charlotte, Jimmie's Chicken Shack and Aaron Lewis of Staind. The latest release was mastered at Air Show Studios in Arlington, VA., by Grammy Award winner Charlie Pilzer.
Songs from all three releases have enjoyed frequent airplay on 98 Rock, DC101, WHFS 99.1, and WZBH The Beach. Rezin also appears on Music Monthly's "Music Monthly Music Volume I" compilation CD, as well as being chosen to be on an OASIS compilation CD. Among Rezin's various accomplishments are two awards from SAW's 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for Frank 1937 and Ride which are both featured in Stanley.
Rezin is comprised of Peter Swindler: guitar and vocals; Jon Blank: bass; Andy Hughes: guitar; and Matt Collazo: drums. Pete's strong, powerful voice brings the emotions in the songs alive, and his guitar playing compliments Andy's rhythmic blues based melodic overtones. Jon adds uniqueness to the band with his flowing bass lines; he's the glue between their individual stylistic differences that makes their music work and achieve such cohesion. Matt completes the sound of Rezin with his contagious, energetic, and aggressive style. Together they create an intense, emotional connection between the music, lyrics, and singing that is particularly evident in the live performances.
Singularly Jon, Matt, and Pete have been hired by numerous bands and studio engineers as session players.
With the CD receiving such rave reviews, Rezin is a band to watch for. As Unsung Hero put it," This is the stellar concussion of Baltimore's next generation as it refuels, explodes, and evolves."
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Powerful vocals backed up with enough metal to crush most ofthe competition. The
author: http://www.rockhousemethod.com
Fascinatingly enough this CD made it by "Fingers" at the main
office. Well anyway, first impressions, Slaughter meets Foreigner.
Powerful vocals backed up with enough metal to crush most of
the competition. The attack is relentless "stand up and shout it out!"
And he does! The attack on the guitars, drums and bass are sharp
and rapid fire timed as well. Similar to the breaks you would have
heard done by Rush. With the guitar blazing away leads like fingers
of flame from a roaring bonfire and the rest of the groups synchronicity,
there's a real combustive cohesion being created. After several listens
to the CD, I only seemed to like it more and more. The melodic song
"Promises" really seems to capture the soul of this band and splays it
out for the rest of us to appreciate. Being around about 10 years, I
can only wonder why this band hasn't been assimilated by the music
industry machine. With so much mediocrity being passed off as good
music, this CD stresses the need for a stronger indie push.
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"I can only wonder why this band hasn't been assimilated by the music industry m
author: http://www.realtimerecords.com
Fascinatingly enough this CD made it by "Fingers" at the main office. Well anyway, first impressions, Slaughter meets Foreigner. Powerful vocals backed up with enough metal to crush most of the competition. The attack is relentless "stand up and shout it out!" And he does! The attack on the guitars, drums and bass are sharp and rapid fire timed as well. Similar to the breaks you would have heard done by Rush. With the guitar blazing away leads like fingers of flame from a roaring bonfire and the rest of the groups synchronicity, there's a real combustive cohesion being created. After several listens to the CD, I only seemed to like it more and more. The melodic song "Promises" really seems to capture the soul of this band and splays it out for the rest of us to appreciate. Being around about 10 years, I can only wonder why this band hasn't been assimilated by the music industry machine. With so much mediocrity being passed off as good music, this CD stresses the need for a stronger indie push.
Read more...