I am impressed with the CD. The band has solid lyrics as well as an ability to play tight.  Hopefully, they will get signed quickly and be able to tour worldwide so everyone gets a chance to hear this great band.
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Excellent fresh performances delivered with confidence. This band deserve to go far and really stand out from the crowd.
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At long last, a rock band with authentic attitude and the requisite sense of humor to keep things interesting. This New York-based quintet is self-assured and damned near capable of anything.

The 12 cuts on dog-ger-el run the gamut from psychedelia to glam rock, from new wave to reggae-ska, from technopop to power pop. Like this year's runaway hit act, Scissor Sisters, The Strines expertly craft new songs that sound like vintage radio hits. Kudos to guitarist Eric Kaye and bassist Erika Szanto who penned most of these cuts. Lead Georgia Haege from Australia has an unforgettable set of pipes, especially on the wiseass rant "Beard" and the hard-luck romancer "I'll Keep Waiting." How cool are Haege and The Strines? They've got the gumption to change key lyrics in David Bowie's '70s classic, "All the Young Dudes" (T. Rex is replaced here by PMS), and suggest innovation, not heresy. The energy coming off this studio CD suggests that after one live show, The Strines will be your favorite band.
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Another band whose sound harkens to the days of new wave, yet manages to sound funky fresh is the Strines. Shades of Blondie, Pat Benatar, Letters to Cleo pound out of my speakers. Singer Georgia Haege has a crystal clear set of pipes, and her tone is ideally suited to the music. On "I'll Keep Waiting," for example, a mid-paced ballad, her voice shines through the layering of guitars and yet there is still a hint of emotional reserve, some restraint, as opposed to screaming or shouting. And while a reggae-influenced number like "Flying Free" may cause a comparison to No Doubt, Haege's voice again is clearer than Gwen Stefani's nasal tendencies, and the music is much fuller as well. Part of that is due to some excellent guitar work from Eric Kaye and Adrian Barrios. Distortion or effects are minimal, adding to the clarity of the mix. Similarly, the tightness of bassist Erika Szanto and drummer Chris McBurney make for an extremely snug groove. The song "Barbie Fell" is so catchy it sounds like it could be the theme song of a popular teen show. I wouldn't be surprised to see this band getting big in a hurry. A refreshing release. www.thestrines.com
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