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Published on December 21st 2004
This Philadelphia band ends up being one of my nicer discoveries of 2004 in the soft work. Although there's no relevant connection with the harder bands in the punk scene, this band has played with lots of them in the past; an indication maybe for their gutsy approach. In recent years it seems like I have started loving female vocals in punk music. Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer at start had a male singer when they released their debut album on Break Even, but now is fronted by Rachel Minton, a girl with a cute, charming and sunny voice that fits well with the pop-punk sounds that this band provides. Her voice blends very well with the guest vocals of The Starting Line's Kenny Vasoli in the opening track and especially with those of the former Zolof and ex-Saosin singer Anthony in "This Was All A Bad Idea."
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These guys (&girl) are pretty damn good. Im glad someone has broken the mold and created something new for a change. Dont get me wrong im all for screaming and the sound of vocal cords tearing, but sometimes its good to go back to something lighter This is really, really good stuff. Picture this. You’re in Philly checking out your favorite hardcore/metal band when a group of fresh-faced youngsters take the stage. “A female vocalist? Keyboards?” you think to yourself, “they must be black metal and she must growl like a cougar.” With a name like Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer these assumptions usually wouldn’t be too far off but as they kick into their first number there’s a marked lack of chugging guitars, double bass and ear-piercing vocals. The only thing is, you notice yourself digging it anyway. This album rocks Zolof kick ass you should all go out and buy this album NOW and i agree rachen has an awesom voice i'd never get tired of her singing i love this ep. i think it's funny that they play hardcore & metal shows and the crowd loves them. The Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack fucking rocks! "you're thinking of zoloft, with a t." This is not transcendental but I like the two songs I've heard. What the fuck is a "sunny" voice? no mess no fuss just pure crap 1. Hein is a Dutch name, not German nice double post super hero. i agree with the comment about a lack of substance. but i will say that this e.p. is a nice alternative to all the bands attempting to be deep/dark that are oh so very popular these days. Anthony Green Slays you. Heroin is good. I played a show with these dudes (and girl) in November. They rocked out hard and were super-nice afterwards. Holler. What the hell does the reviewer mean by "soft work"? Also, isn't Hein a Nazi-ish name? Wasn't Dr. Green on ER "score is for naming band after an anti-depressant" Isn't Anthony Green on the second track? This label is great at putting out crap. scott is pretty disposeable The first song on here, with Anthony from Saosin, sounds so fucking good. The rest of this is pretty disposable, however. This band has potential, but currently has no substance. I give them a release or two before they come up with something great, but as it stands right now... this ain't rockn'. This is just fluffy average girl pop that would go great next to your Josse and the Pussycats soundtrack. I read most of your other reviews, and they're good reviews. ztrnrd > you. score is for naming band after an anti-depressant. the hippos rocked the moog well. probably before many others, too. I like their name. I liked the Rentals and their moog use. |
