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Maxximum Entertainment

Noreen Strehlow | Milwaukee, WI | 01/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I wish I could be as literate as some of the other reviewers but my musical vocabulary isn't strong enough to rave about this CD properly. Having heard this local band in person, I immediately purchased their CD and have been listening to it constantly ever since. There isn't a weak track on it and the harmonies are passionate. There are songs for all moods and all are extremely singable. Mark Redlich's "Wallflower's Lament" is gut wrenchingly intense and speaks to anyone who ever felt the pain of loneliness. Bo Johnson's song about a special poem on his fridge is wonderful and "Ingredients" is totally fun. These are four very talented musicians and I highly recommend those visiting Milwaukee to search them out."

Incredable first album for a new band!

Cty Murph | Milwaukee, WI, USA | 11/29/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Pop" is too generic a label to use for Random Maxx. As a band they define the word eclectic. Each song on "Senseless Beauty" has a different feeling. Sometimes the drums pound and the guitars scream or they may accent and support vocals that are powerful and meaningful. Emotions most song writers try to capture are presented to the listener using all of the nuances available to an artist. From the opening bars of a song Random Maxx uses phrasing, key changes, pace, tone, even the last chord, combined with well written lyrics to convey everything from humor to anger. Instrumentation styles vary from hard hitting rock to a softer folk feeling, even calypso, as appropriate for each song. Changing beats and rhythms keep this album from ever be classified as boring. "Senseless Beauty" is an awesome first release for a new band and each member Random Maxx should be commended."