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Lives Of Famous Men, The - Rehearsal EP Album Cover
Author's Rating
Vocals 8
Musicianship 8.75
Lyrics 7.5
Production 8.25
Creativity 9
Lasting Value 7.5
Reviewer Tilt 8.5
Final Verdict: 82%
Member Ratings   
Vocals 10
Musicianship 10
Lyrics 9.83
Production 9.67
Creativity 10
Lasting Value 10
Reviewer Tilt 10
Average: 99%
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Lives Of Famous Men, The - Rehearsal EP

Reviewed by: Nathan Lint (11/27/07)
The Lives Of Famous Men - Rehearsal EP
Released: July 10, 2007
Unsigned

Who?

A quintet out of Portland, Oregon, playing dancey pop meets jazz.

How Is It?

My problem with EP's, along with many other people, is that they're always so damn short. But when you only get 4 songs instead of... 6 or 7, it feels similar to how it feels when you have a 9 or 10 song full length CD. These are usually the bands you scurry for b-sides and bootlegs. The Lives Of Famous Men could be that band someday soon, already announcing the release of a second 3 song EP. Rehearsal shows tons of promise. It has good hooks, fun instrumentals, and it leaves you with a nice dirty feeling after listening. Every track is different from the others, and that keeps the music fresh and easy to listen to over and over and over again. If this is only the beginning for this band, in five years, with the current state of the scene (but in a good way) they could be the next Panicatthefalloutboyslikealltime... . you get the picture.

P.S. This review got a Once Over Because of how short it is, but don't let that discourage you.


Recommended If You LikeForgive Durden, Panic! At The Disco, Dancey Pop, Bottles Of Champagne


www.myspace.com/thelivesoffamousmen
 
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12:23 PM on 11/27/07
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Love love this ep.

Awesome mini
01:51 PM on 11/27/07
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I saw them in NYC recently on Nov 20.
they're really nice guys and so kickass live too.
next show I'm making sure the rest of the girls come too :)
12:01 AM on 11/28/07
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Originally Posted by thisishowwerockView This Post
I saw them in NYC recently on Nov 20.
they're really nice guys and so kickass live too.
next show I'm making sure the rest of the girls come too :)

Awesome I played that show with my band they are awesome dudes and they are definitely doing there thing watch out for em yo!
03:42 AM on 11/28/07
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THEY ARE THE BEST!!!! EVER!!!!!!!
10:09 AM on 11/29/07
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These dudes need to get back on the road with National Product....

So gooood.
01:56 PM on 11/30/07
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these guys are sickkk. they are actually playing in anchorage, alaska over christmas. wow. suprising. i'll be there.
01:12 AM on 12/27/07
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Amazing band. Amazing boys. Their catchy tunes always make me wanna dance with joy. hah one of the best EP's of the year! And one of the nicest bands I've ever met. These boys are lovely.
12:08 PM on 01/31/08
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its fuken awesome!!!
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