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A New Twist & Shout, the new record
from Gary B & the Notions will make you sing
and make you smile, and may even make you dance a little.
Gary B's innate gift for melody and complex chord
changes lay the foundation for off-kilter lyrics about girls,
the changing seasons, and growing up in the offbeat town of Baltimore. New Twist & Shout showcases the band's ability
to write crafty pop songs that feel at home on the radio yet retain
that indie ethic that sets good pop apart.
Drawing influences from Television, Elvis Costello, and Karate, Gary B wrote more than 150 songs before forming the Notions in 2004. As Baltimore's music scene blossomed over the past few years, he's had the fortune of performing with many wonderful touring acts such as Sufjan Stevens, the Hold Steady, Of Montreal, The Dismemberment Plan, Elf Power, and The Mountain Goats, as well as local artists like Beach House, Celebration, Deleted Scenes, Jukebox The Ghost, and Animal Collective.
On "Give Me One Reason", Gary B sings, "Ain't
it funny how wrong we are sometimes, like the Earth shining on
the Sun...". A New Twist & Shout is far
from wrong—it is so, so right for those warm summer days
and warm summer nights, hanging with friends or cruising around
town. This record is a true pop gem and should not be missed.
RIYL: Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists,
Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers
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DISCOGRAPHY
New Twist & Shout
BRL 0678 // CD // 2009
WEBSITE
http://www.garybandthenotions.com
PRESS RESOURCES
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press sheet, etc.
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