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“Songs & sounds are punchy, precise, stomping, with a good sense for melodies, harmonies, timing and rhythm. Really good production, too. It sounds even, loud and clear.”
-Jochen D.
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“If you love perfectly crafted riff-heavy, lyrically-smart singalongs with beautiful harmonies, then this is for you.”
– Chris Ilett, Music-Lists.com
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“Kick ass guitar pop, damn catchy tunes, brilliant songwriting, a band of seasoned pro’s who know how to bring the fury like they’re 17, and proof that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it drives this good.”
– Chris Ilett, Playlists, Music Blogs and Radio Contacts
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“The entire project just oozes “Madison” and as such slots right into what gives our lucky city its vitality.”
– Rick Tvedt, Local Sounds Magazine
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“Razor sharp arrangements balance with plenty of power-pop hooks and spiky guitar riffing, living up to the band’s self-described mission to write ‘precision pop tunes.’”
– Bob Koch, Isthmus Weekly
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Madison music tastemaker and host of Kiki’s House of Righteous Music had this to say about Pop Restoration:
BingBong’s debut record Pop Restoration contains nothing but hits. How do I know? Because there’s no B-Side, no side 2. On a record that already ups the ante on old school recording, the band has cleverly titled one half Side 1, the other Side A. In the pursuit of musical purity, they have completely eschewed all of the technological “advancements” of the last forty years to record a vinyl album the way all the greatest rock records were, straight to tape. As they note on record, “no zeros and ones were harmed in the making of this record.” Of course, all this attention to detail wouldn’t mean a thing if they didn’t have the music to back it up. Luckily, the ten tracks on the record do just that. There’s a timeless quality to these songs, anchored by Pam Barrett’s hypnotic, addictive voice. If I could sing I would want to sound like Chrissie Hynde, but if that wasn’t an option, Barrett would be my second choice. Songwriters Barrett and Danny Hicks are responsible for most of the tracks here, either solo or as a pair. The lone track attributed to the entire band “It’s a Crime” is a winner, a propulsive, bass driven number. Just try to stop your hips from shaking. The Barrett/Hicks tune “Spitfire Lover” is one of the highlights of Side A, making the most of the backing vocals from the rest of the band, which includes drummer Brian Bentley and the very sweet-voiced Julie Kiland on bass. Throughout, Hicks’ guitar playing has an insightful intelligence; it’s smart without drawing attention away from the songs. Side 1’s best cuts are the energetic rocker “Wound Up Tight” and confessional opening track “It’s Complicated,” both in the running for most likely to get stuck in your head. Honestly though, it’s hard to pick favorites on a record this consistently listenable.
Pop has indeed been restored.
– Kiki Schueler, Kiki’s House of Righteous Music
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Tone Madison has listed our gig on 12/30/17 as a recommended thing to do in the next couple of weeks! Scott’s written some nice stuff about us:
“…the Madison quartet’s amiable, unpretentious hooks connect.”
– Scott Gordon
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Then there was that time that our lead single from Pop Restoration, It’s Complicated, made it into the final 10 songs of WHIW 101.3 Community Radio’s Songwriters contest. We Travelled to Harvard Illinois to perform our song for the final competition. We didn’t win (we believe we came in fourth), however, a strangely awkward picture of Pam and Danny appears on their website. Here’s a screen shot for your enjoyment:
