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Strange Change Machine
Grip Weeds
Strange Change Machine
Genres: Pop, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (11) - Disc #2

Grip Weeds new double disc album, Strange Change Machine is an ambitious work drawing on a broad spectrum of influences -- acoustic, electric, psychedelic -- running the gamut from Clapton, Hendrix, vintage 70s Fleetwood M...  more »

     
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All Artists: Grip Weeds
Title: Strange Change Machine
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rainbow Quartz
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 6/29/2010
Genres: Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 634457528628

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Grip Weeds new double disc album, Strange Change Machine is an ambitious work drawing on a broad spectrum of influences -- acoustic, electric, psychedelic -- running the gamut from Clapton, Hendrix, vintage 70s Fleetwood Mac and even Yes, all brought into the 21st century. Vocals and guitarwork are career-defining performances. For fans of Cowsills, Todd Rundgren, Fleetwood Mac, Who, Black Crowes.

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I've already heard the album of the year! Why haven't you?
Richard Firestone | Baltimore | 06/29/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Grip Weeds have pulled off what few of even the greatest artists in music have been able to do: A double album with no filler. "Strange Change Machine" finds The Grip Weeds stretching out and expanding on their trademark sound. "Speed Of Life", "Truth Is (Hard To Take)" and the title track are all on familiar territory, but "Strange Change Machine" features styles and textures that are brand new to the band. Rick Reil's soulful "Nothing's Ever Gonna Be The Same" burns slowly like a hot summer night in the city. Brother Kurt Reil's "Twister" has a quirky, nervous tension, and guitarist Kristin Pinell steps forward with the enchanting, mystical "Mistress Forest". Impeccable vocal and instrumental performances, and top notch songs, "Strange Change Machine" is already my album of 2010. A band with this many good songs shouldn't be doing it "under the radar", don't miss this one."
A Much-Needed, Power-Pop/Rock & Roll Masterpiece for a World
Scottzzs | PA, USA | 06/30/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"In my life, I've listened to all kinda of music. My tastes run as far across the board as you can think. I listen to everything from Frank Zappa to The Beatles to Greg Howe to Garth Brooks. I love all styles of music.



I first discovered The Grip Weeds a few years ago when they were The Opening Act for The Smithereens during their 4 night run at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ (the results of the Smithereens show can be heard on their "Live in Concert" CD). I bought the 3 CD's the Grip Weeds had for sale that night, and I listened to them on my 3 hour drive home. I was hooked.



I received my copy of "Strange Change Machine" about a month ago at a show that I happened to be performing at along with Kurt, Kristin & Michael (from the Grip Weeds). It was the soundtrack to my drive home. It was the soundtrack to EVERYWHERE I went for a few days. I couldn't take it out of my CD Player (except to switch from disc 1 to disc 2 and back). It's just an amazing album.



In a world where generic, corporate rock (Nickelback, Daughtry), overblown theatrical pop (Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert), and auto-tuned hip-hop/"singing" Rap (Kanye West, Sean Kingston) are polluting the airwaves, and giving us nothing but cookie-cutter product, Kurt Reil, Kristin Pinell, Rick Reil, and Michael Kelly (Collectively known as The Grip Weeds), are giving us REAL MUSIC. Melodies, Glorious Harmonies, Guitar Riffs from both Heaven and Hell, Real drumming (or is that Reil drumming). Everything music is supposed to be is what you'll find on "Strange Change Machine". If I had to pick a favorite song, I'd have to say "Disc 1" and "Disc 2". I can't pull songs out of this album. It is a masterpiece in its entirety, and it's the shot in the arm (AND kick in the a**) that the music industry desperately needs right now.



Buy this album NOW! Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Trust me, you won't be sorry.





If you like The Byrds, The Cowsills, The Zombies, & The Who - YOU'LL LOVE THE GRIP WEEDS!"
This is their best album yet!!!
Pete Jones | 06/30/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's been a few years since "Giant On The Beach". This double album is well worth the wait. There are no dead spots at all! This is a great band. Their song-writing ability is diverse.....from the ballad style of "Be Here Now" to the more powerful "Thing of Beauty". You will listen to each track over and over. If you are on the look out for great music, do not miss "Strange Change Machine"."