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"Riding into our hearts on a tire-squealing
wave of hype, Delray Beach's unisex septet cooks up some righteous
riot-grrl rap-n-roll...reminiscent of Kathleen Hanna
coupled with the power-chord punch of the Breeders.
Simply put, they are the bastard children of the Ramones
and the Lunachicks mixed with some Beastie
Boys semen. PBD leaves little doubt as to the Pank's tenacity
or energy level. File under Spunky!" -- CLOSERmagazine
PANK SHOVEL'S music is as unique as its members.
Their sound is a Punk Rock/ Hip-Hop hybrid that crosses boundaries
and challenges the genre's traditional misogynistic stereotypes. Their
songs strong lyrical content describes real life experiences with
childlike imagination. The band has cultivated a strong following
in S. Florida playing the club circuit and getting regular airplay
on 94.9 ZETA and Radio X (NSU). They are currently moving to New York
and promoting their new full length CD "Strawbaby Chop Chop", available
on TheHoneycomb.com label.
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In 1996, Earl Coralluzzo (guitars) and Kristin
Larkin (voices) began creating music together. Their songs were simple
yet provocative. During the summer of 2000, Thom Hammond joined in
with the bass guitar, adding needed warmth to the mix. Calling themselves
Remember the Ocean, the trio produced a four-song recording that was
originally intended to be passed among close friends and family. The
outcome, however, was much different; the feedback was strong and
encouraging.
"The instruments range from congos and organs
to acoustic guitar and violin to tambourines. There is a big emphasis
on vocals, most likely because this woman has got a great voice! This
is a well-produced and mixed solid album that provides enjoyment,
a memorable voice, and songs that you will catch yourself singing
hours later, plus intelligent lyrics and creative arrangements."
-Jessika (Delusions of Adequacy)
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December 14, 2003
"...are you tired of being offended by crass lyrics, misogynistic,
phallocentric stage shows, and bombarded with the generally lazy songwriting
that seems to saturate the scene? Well, RTO is one of those bands that
won't offend anyone, ever , it just can't... "Tomorrow After Dark"
combines lush guitar strumming, pedal steel, and tight percussion with
warm breathy vocals for a picturesque experience akin to driving through
Connecticut in October..."
- New Times, review of "Tomorrow After Dark"
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April 12, 2003
Recently opening shows for Ani Difranco, Lydia
Lunch, Melissa Ferrick, Dick Dale, Will
Hoge and not so recently for Elwood, Manscouts
of America, The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black...
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August 17, 2001
Remember the Ocean's "Ruth" named best recording -New Times
Best of Broward/Palm Beach
"The ochre corridors and smooth wood floors of Ruth, the band's debut,
sprawl out like a grandmother's house with a warm scent of home-cooking
and a hint of 10,000 Maniacs or the Innocence
Mission. Remember the Ocean has clearly come a long way."
Recent shows with Lisa Loeb, Melissa
Ferrick, Tracey Shedd,
and Laura Minor. "If
you're one of those who wishes Merchant had never left her Maniacs,
and have been searching in vain for something to fill the void that
was left after her departure -- and, like me, haven't swallowed her
solo career too easily, Remember The Ocean could very well be your new
favorite band." -Amy Leach (Splendidezine.com)
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Soaking Up the Good Fla.
Sunshine - THC 005
July 24, 2001 - 17 band super
sampler.
The Rocking Horse Winner, The Faint, Pank Shovel, Groovenics, Mindlikewater,
Remember The Ocean, Disconnect, See Venus, Legends Of Rodeo, Baby Robots,
A Kite Is A Victim, Breaking Spree, The Young And The Useless, Betsy Ross,
Whirlaway, Onelinedrawing, Plutonium Pie. |
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June 16, 2001
"... the album functions as mission statement, manifesto, and infomercial
as well as a concise punk-rock ruckus that grows more enjoyable with each
listen. The pared-down, tractor-pull punk of "Superhero" puts
forth a straightedge sentiment, while the stutter-stop ballad "Evolution"
is all philosophical eloquence, a call to arms for listeners of all genders
and sexual orientations. The angle of attack is certainly lesbian-friendly,
but the group doesn't suck up to the gay-rights agenda for propriety's
sake. Pank Shovel's thought-provoking stew invokes the arch militancy
of Consolidated without the stridently pro-choice, meatfree political
correctness." - Jeff Stratton (New Times) |
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