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Driver Eight, the great unknown Tooth and Nail band.

The New School | Norwalk, OH USA | 06/17/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"No, they do not sound like Supergrass. I just got this cd in the mail and was trying to think who they sound like. Actually it's the Canadian indie bands of the early- to mid-1990s, like Pure and The Doughboys. Mix in a bit of the Stone Temple Pilots' "Core" and current Foo Fighters, and you have Driver Eight. There are some great songs in here, and some droners, so overall I will keep it and give it three stars."

Great pop/rock groove band.

The New School | 04/27/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best Tooth & Nail pop rock band ever. Coming from So Cal with a sweet alternative sound, these guys know how to write songs. Their simple chord progression, coupled with the cool application of various effects, is a delight to the ear. Lyrically, D8 writes about people in general and everyday life observations. Unfortunately no longer together, i've heard rumors McCartie is starting up another project with John Taylor. Can't wait to hear that. I would recommend Driver Eight to people who like fresh alternative/pop rock. (been compared to Supergrass, but i have never heard 'em.)
C. Zeune http://home.cwru.edu/~chz/
mccartie's new band: http://members.aol.com/slogrecord/page7.htm"