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Capsule Reviews

  • "...splash, thrash pop... a splurge of storytale technicolor..." - Melody Maker
  • "bruised, melodic pop with guitars that jangle and burn interchangeably...wall of sound production...solid...a rock experience." - Option
  • "...well-crafted and engaging pop music with plenty of memorable hooks." - Slam
  • "...beatific guitars and searching lyrics...songwriting evokes remarkably well the early Jam... sweet and unswervingly to the point." - Musician
  • "...an acute taste for songform ...a compelling mix of melodic rock with a gritty edge... joyously sweeping ...high praise." - The Noise
  • "...power-pop with powerage..." - Flipside
  • "...a cagey mix of melody and gravel..." - Baltimore City Paper
  • "A band with the ability to write such hooky tunes... should be noticed." - NY Review of Records
  • "...a tuneful triumph...intricate, catchy, slightly offbeat pop...guitars whoosh and soar..." - East Coast Rocker
  • "Strong songwriting...Miranda Warning shows that pop doesn't have to be calm or boring..." - Flagpole
  • "...you can see these guys hitting it off big with the college crowd... see them live, you won't walk away disappointed." - Spun
  • "The band has about seven pounds of pop sense along with their crunch." - Eighteen Wheeler
  • "Most poppy bands take the easy route - Miranda's songs pack aggression and take chances." - Suburban Voice
  • "...really powerful alternative rock... determined." - Worcester Magazine
  • "Ad Boc has mastered the perfect three minute powerpop song." - Juanita the Scene Queen, WFNX
  • "...a thoroughly likeable dose of power pop... unabashedly tuneful..." - Boston Rock
  • "...crunchy morsels of guitar pop... rewarding listening." - Pop Culture Press
  • "...a heartfelt performance...a recording full of melodic, post-Replacements pop..." - Tower Records Pulse
  • "...absolutely solid... Each song has its own special hook..." - New England Performer
  • "... an aggressive sound that is still pleasing to the ear." - What Wave
  • "...well-crafted with heartfelt musical observations of life and relationships." - The South End
  • "Boy, this strikes with impressive power." - Face
  • "...you can see these guys hitting it off big with the college crowd..." - Spun
  • "...post-punk in the husky tradition of Husker Du... wall of sound prodcution... solid." - Option
  • "...a dense wall of distortion-crazy guitar noise... catchy... pop sensibilities..." - Jersey Beat
  • "...sweet and unswervingly to the point." - Musician
  • "...enjoyable pop songs... a band with potential." - Alternative Press
  • "...capable of reaching above the pedestrian... 'Tolerance' could be a classic with just a tweak..." - File 13
  • "Punchy bass lines, big guitar sounds, catchy melodies and well formed vocals..." - The Spy Lyric
  • "...stressing their melodies... crisp and clear lead singing... sensitive lead-guitar playing..." -Hartbeat!
  • "Hooky pop that isn't overly cute and has enough guitar bite to keep me interested." - Suburban Voice
  • "...charming, energetic pop songs... like a minor-key Big Dipper..." - Boston Phoenix
  • "...this record is really likeable... an acute taste for songform..." - The Noise
  • "...Miranda Warning come through with the goods... welcome suprises..." - The Pit Report
  • "buono, scorre in maniera sincera, tecnicamente eccelente." - Tommy Magazine
  • "Impressive debut." - T. Gauthreaux, KLSU
  • "Pretty darn cool." - Kari Smith, KLC
  • "Really, this record made my day." - Steve Leone, KSUF
  • "It kicks! Shades of Lemonheads. Way to go!" - Micah Winston, WIUS
  • "Great stuff." - J. Muellerleile, WRST
  • "VERY COOL!! Has a sound most of our DJs really dig... This one's for the collection!" - Matt Kolata, WYRE
  • "I really like it, and our listeners do, too." - B. McKinley, WHRU
  • "...spiffy, uptempo, beat-laden, and full of guitars - an Athens sound but with more panache." - Mark O'Neil, KEOL
  • "The whole record is great!" - L. Macaluso, WDCC
  • "Send us more. We love it." - Erin Doherty, WJSV
  • "Great band!!! This is a great album, solid all the way through." Chris Cardone, WJSC
  • "Surprisingly groovy!" - Jeremy Cawley, KSUR
  • "Great record. I really like it." - Juanita the Scene Queen, WFNX