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"Como dicen en una de las canciones
más exitosas de su último trabajo, estos americanos apasionados
por el power pop y el folklore español, al perder el hilo de la
conversación, sólo pueden decir Mola, Guay, Ok. (...) "
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| " Billboard's Critic's Choice--Top Ten of the Year . ( The Mockers' ) guitars and tight harmonies frame refreshingly original, catchy melodies and irresistible hooks that are memorable after just one listen."
BILLBOARD
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| "No exclamatory press release is needed to tell us that ( The Mockers ) are already shockingly skillful at forging new territories in that peaceful area 'twixt the dawning of psychedelic shimmer and Anglo-inspired cherubic harmony."
CMJ
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| " Living In The Holland Tunnel is a killer collection of contemporary power pop--think smart lyrics, ear-candy arrangements and production courtesy of Mitch Easter."
MAGNET
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| " ( The Mockers ) have a knack for catchy tunes, dealing great hooks with ease. And this album has so many hooks, you'll feel you've just lasted ten rounds with Tyson. Totally inspiring."
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| "Soaring choruses, irresistible harmonies, the prerequisite big-ass hooksthe whole thing is captivating as hell, and Living In The Holland Tunnel is headed for this writer's year-end Top 10 list. "
GOLDMINE
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| " A strong contender for the year-end Top 10 lists (including mine) is the latest by The Mockers all the ingredients that make pop songs unforgettablea dozen tunes that have real staying power."
AMPLIFIER
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| " As thrilling as seeing Keith Moon kick over his kit or Ray Davies punch his brother Dave in the mouth. Yeah, it's that good."
PHOENIX NEW TIMES
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| "Living In The Holland Tunnel might be the power pop record of the year."
INDEPENDENT WEEKLY
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| " Top 10 of 2001 . Living in the Holland Tunnel builds itself on so many hooks and catchy riffs that it sticks in your head long after you've moved on to another disc in the ol' player. Chock full of classic pop-rock standard sounds but edgy enough to be completely contemporary, this is a highly infectious album. In a perfect world, The Mockers would be stars based on this disc alone."
POPMATTERS
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| "A true blue revelation. The REAL star here is just a great, GREAT band and another wonderful record."
DEAD FLOWERS
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| " Living In The Holland Tunnel will be on this pop fanatic's year-end Top 10 list . Chalk up another toppermost-of the-poppermost record for Virginia Beach's phenomenal pop combo."
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| " Living In The Holland Tunnel is easily a Top Ten release of 2001 --- in any genre ."
FUFKIN.COM
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| "Living In The Holland Tunnel- a dozen dandy tracks of clever lyrics, hummable hooks and heady harmonies. The Mockers make smart music for sharp listeners."
PORTFOLIO WEEKLY |
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| " (Four Stars) What has made The Mockers favorites in the pop community is all here-solid harmonies, great melodies and songs that invite (the band) to demonstrate their own individual talents. Definitely worth the wait ."
SHAKE IT UP |
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| "After a stunning debut album that had a lot of listeners and reviewers groveling in the shadows, The Mockers had their work cut out for them in recording a second album. After all, how do you live up to all the praise? Wellif you're smartyou take your time writing another batch of killer tunesand that's just what the Mockers did. Twelve stunning little pop classics ."
BABYSUE MUSIC REVIEW
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| "Rich, lush harmonies and more hooks than a tackle box. Add Mitch Easter's production, and the result is a winner."
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| "Melodic guitar pop with one foot in the sixties and a welcome intelligence (and cynical bite) to the lyrics."
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"If The Mockers summon up aural snapshots of the propulsive stomp (and omnipresent melody) of those heady days of the '60's...they also take the formalist approach to new, impressive heights. This band writes great, sneering, sarcastic lyrics and wraps them up in beatific hooks that won't quit."
C-VILLE WEEKLY |
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"No fancy formulas here---just well crafted hooks and immediately infectious melodiesit's clear that The Mockers have the skills and savvy to make music that's sharp, distinctive, and etched in the Mockers' own mold."
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS AND VIEWS
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"Adding to the glittering pile of '01 pop releases is the newest from The Mockers . About as good as power pop gets -lots of crunchy-sweet guitars, lush harmonies and hum along harmonies and hooks. This stuff will bring a smile to just about any face."
TOAST
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" (The Mockers) combine the melodic sensibilities of the Beatles and the Kinks with the energy of the Who and the Small Faces. Combined with their own undeniable talent, their ambition to boldly drag pop music into the 21st Century might yet reap them rewards. With Living In The Holland Tunnel they're more than adequately tooled up for the job."
COMES WITH A SMILE
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"Stirring...a real standout. The tunes are timeless, the vocals heartfelt, and the sound original . This talented crew seems like a prime candidate to be around for the long haul."
THE BOB
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"I try to stick to local acts, but when a band is this good, Virginia Beach is close enough. The Mockers gave me their music a couple of weeks ago and I've been listening to it since. They've got a jumpy playfulness and benevolent sarcasm that's all their own."
CITY PAPER (WASH. D.C.)
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"A 9 out of 10 ...a flood of sure hooks, harmonies and great melodies fill this CD to overflowing."
DIY REPORT
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"As great a debut as anyone could ever hope to have . Unlike a lot of bands to which the power pop tag is pinned, these guys really know how to build a tune. This is probably the start of something truly great...get in at the ground floor."
BUCKETFULL OF BRAINS
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"A 4 out of 5 . All these tracks deploy warm melodies and catchy choruses over jangly harmonies. A must have for any pop lover! "
POPSIDED
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"On this album lie a dozen stellar examples of good songwriting, good singing, and all-round good playing, the likes of which are seldom heard on such a consistently solid basisa work of undeniable greatness , and in the case of "It Isn't Always Mine," 2:52 of absolute shimmering genius."
SOUND VIEWS
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"...chock full of "real" songs. With Matthew Sweet and The Rembrandts shifting huge numbers, a new generation of power pop bands have been crashing into the charts, and all that is stopping this group from doing the same is a lack of attention from the outside world."
GORDON'S FLASH (A & R TIPSHEET)
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"Fans of Badfinger and Beatles inspired pop with an emphasis on clever songwriting, bouncy tempos, rich harmonies, and a clean crisp production will surely dig the sounds being laid down by this foursome. What really sets them apart is how...there's a nice sarcastic twist to the lyrics which adds a whole new dimension to my perceptions of the band as a whole. Pure pop with a twist of bitters--quite the combination."
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" ( Grade: A- ) Heaps of ringing guitars, swell harmonies and catchy, catchy, catchy tunes are the order of the day...stellar songs... including the irresistible Outdoor Cafe ."
GARDEN GROVE JOURNAL |
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"Their music is the essence of pure pop music. The perfect pop song is one which you've never heard before, but can sing along with after one chorus, and when it's all over, you could swear you've known all your life. This is what The Mockers are all about."
738 MPH
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"( The Mockers ) concoct incredible power pop tunes, laced with '60's references, but with a modernized outlook that makes each a gem. They have a wealth of original material, replete with chiming guitars, melodic bass lines, sharp drums, perfect harmonies and infectious melodies."
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