Search - Sheila Divine :: Secret Society

One awesome disc ! !

09/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Can someone please tell me why The Sheila Divine are not signed with a major label and at the top of the charts please?These guys kick a** and are THE SINGLE MOST UNDERRATED GROUP around today. This CD is excellent - all the tracks rock. Highly recommended."

The Word is Out on The Sheila Divine's Secret Society!

Aaron Blight | Westminster, Maryland United States | 10/11/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Sheila Divine's new EP, Secret Society, simply cannot remain a secret. This is an E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T disc from one of the most promising lesser-known bands in music today. In my opinion, this album provides ample evidence that The Sheila Divine is poised to make it big. This relatively young band has produced a work that rivals albums from the most popular and preeminent rock artists today. Secret Society is complete with outstanding songwriting, energetic musicianship, and the powerful vocals of Aaron Perrino. Rock music just doesn't get better than this!The EP begins with "Swan," a song with a name that dovetails directly with the tune itself. As you might imagine, this is a soaring, graceful, majestic song. On the second track, "We All Have Problems," Aaron Perrino recounts feelings of insignificance in the world, making this perhaps the most personal of all songs on the album. "Dramatica" is an effervescent, visceral experience, a masterfully written song supported by earnest vocals and engaging musicianship. "Back to the Cradle" is the hardest song on the album, a melodic but driving rocker with an explosive chorus. The next tune, "Calling All Lovers" is a sweeping ballad irresistibly delivered with the power, passion, and sincerity of Aaron Perrino's voice. The final track, "Black River," is an exquisitely crafted song - between the melodies, the harmonies, the transitions, the lyrics, and the intricacies of sound, this song approaches musical perfection. My complaint about Secret Society? It only has six tracks!!! I must also say this. Before buying Secret Society, I read reviews comparing The Sheila Divine to U2. No way, I said to myself, there's no way anybody can compare to the greatest rock and roll band of the last 20 years. Well, a couple of songs on this album sound just like something you might hear from U2. Listen to "Dramatica" and "Black River," and then you can draw your own conclusions. I also own a copy of New Parade, a great album that was my initial happenstance exposure to The Sheila Divine. With their latest release, this band has definitely won me over: I'm a committed fan. I look forward to hearing more outstanding music from The Sheila Divine!!!"

Underappreciated and deserving

faolin | New England | 09/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a fan of TSD since I heard "Opportune Moment" in the Cambridge Soundworks commercial. Though the band has progressed since then, their sound remains recognizably TSD: the lyrics are thoughtful without being pretentious, and the musical hooks... these guys deserve a wider audience. So far, my favorite track is "The Swan", which hit me like a 2x4. This'll be on my turntable for a good long while...."