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Sixty Stories is a trio out of Canada fronted by a powerful female voice. Jo Snyder’s deep vocals are distinctive and draw you into their recent album, “Anthem Red.” Bassist Sarah Sangster adds complementary harmonies that soften up the sound nicely. It’s a catchy full length, twelve songs in forty minutes. Pop punk with hard crashing drums and a refreshing taste of keyboards and organ splashing throughout to lighten everything up a bit and bring the dance. And let’s be honest, these days, it’s all about who can bring the most dance.

Snyder’s throaty voice just sounds so gritty and sincere that even if your attention starts to drift throughout the album, it’s brought right back as soon as she opens her mouth. The lyrics are there for every girl to relate to, self-consciousness about weight, relationships, dreams. Sometimes the words get a little… out there? With lines such as “like spreading urine stains” you somewhat tilt your head and say “what?” but at the same time, you’re intrigued by the lyrical styling. Snyder has a unique way of writing.

Basically, this album is a new take on poppy punk with more serious issues hidden underneath the full sound. Anthem Red is definitely an album worth checking out.



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    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 9:31 PM (EDT)
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    I saw them months and months ago and sadly their jingles for shitty roads and margerine were better than their songs

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at 3:47 PM (EST)
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    well they have some talent the synth is from like pro tools or something so they have to play with it so they're fairly tight, but they're not interesting live

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at 7:44 PM (EST)
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    Sixty Stories aren't too bad live. I saw them out in BC last December and they were alright.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at 12:49 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    sixty stories are awesome
    you guys should check them out if you haven't

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at 8:56 PM (EST)
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    Canada must be stopped! We don't want your rejects.

    Posted by hungryjoe on 2003-11-01 17:28:04
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    This actually came out in 2002 on Smallman, and 2003 on Hopeless. And if anyone cares, the drummer was in Painted Thin.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 9:14 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    decent album, but this is soo old

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 6:14 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    chick sounds like a guy, they're boring live too. kinda funny while opening for modest mouse in winnipeg their drummer made it clear to the audience that he doesn't like modest mouse... sweet man

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 4:27 PM (EST)
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    I reviewed this record a couple months ago elsewhere. Nothing to write home about.
    that is all.
    -Janelle

    Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-31 15:55:32
    My Score:

    that must have been justin.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:49 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    you fucking sucker, i got you so good. there is no truce you jerknerd

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:47 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    your right brah, think of the power we will hold if we combine our efforts.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:46 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    ok dude this is getting old lets call a truce

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:45 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    dont call me a dicklick you cumbath

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:45 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    dont call me a fucktard, dicklick

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:45 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    no its not you fucktard

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:44 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    yes

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 3:22 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    so is this better than the carlsonics, or what?

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