Antique Scream

To see power trio Antique Scream on stage inevitably recalls images of Nirvana, with singer/guitarist/bassist Chris Rutledge shredding away passionately at his guitar, face always half obscured by a mop of blond hair, chin always covered in beard stubble. But musically, there are very few similarities, aside from the fact that Rutledge is a solid songwriter and a dexterous guitar player -- he focuses on infectious guitar hooks that recall ´60s psychedelic and garage grooves rather than mopey grunge dirges, and his lyrics are about love, not self-loathing. And while the band maintains a consistent gritty, bottom-heavy rock sound on its latest album, Sink the Sun, Antique Scream never sticks to one style, moving easily through a variety of vibes, from chugging space rock to primal blues. -- Niki D’Andrea
Music Reviews by Kent ManthieAntique Scream: “Beware of the Fox” (no label) How is it that these days some of the best rock & roll being made is being recorded by bands who aren’t signed by any labels and they just don’t care and instead they go ahead and write songs, record them in their bedrooms or garages or girlfriend’s house or whatever and it blows away anything put out by the Warner Bros. Group, Sony, Universal/MCA or any of the other music pimps. Antique Scream are the latest in that short-lived tradition, a trio from somewhere in these United States – they have the usual rock combo’s accoutrements: guitar, bass drums, but what sets this CD apart from myriad bores is that these guys put those widely used instruments, those ubiquitous tools of the trade, to good use. “Beware of the Fox” is a slick, well-produced CD. I looked all over for a record label logo but couldn’t find one – it sounded like it had to have some bucks behind it, but that can be deceiving these days with the increasing availability of better and better digital recording technology that can make any room into a recording studio. From the get-go I was entranced by an infectious set of beats and jammin’ hooks and tough riffs, anchored by a fuzzy bass, they are surprisingly intense, especially when you look at the kind of dorky cover they put on the CD case. What is the deal with that? It’s a goofy cartoon with a Little Red Riding Hood theme to it, or something like that. I was expecting something else but when the CD started playing I was pleasantly surprised. The CD just rocks and rocks all the way – slowing down for a minute on track 8, “A-Side” and on track 9 too, “El Borracho”, but it has a soulful, bluesy touch to it, white-boy-style, an almost seven minute ballad with a compelling grab to it and the last cut is a soulful, velvety number called “Trips to the Moon”. But there’s a little extra treat here for you: there’s another song hidden in track 10 – after the song is over the time counter keeps on going, on and on, until it gets to a little after 11 minutes and then – voila – a secret, unmentioned, hidden track! I think there may be a future for these guys, stay tuned and remember, you heard about them from me first! You can check out more about them at: http://www.antiquescream.com – KM.
Chris: Stumbled across by a pack of drunken wolves somewhere in Las Cruces, New Mexico, A cunning young lad (under the alias MISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER) was discovered. Living amongst his furry but friendly foster parents he learned to adapt to the constant changes of his surroundings. This includes the common techniques of survival...hunting, gathering, ect... Song and dance being amongst the packs festivities (in celebration of victory against the raging war that is the outside world) his SCREAM formed that of an ANTIQUE!!!Bill: Raised in front of an Idiot Box his entire adult life, the personality that is Sir William Fees is unknown to most. The scripture that falls from his mouth may shock, surprise, or even disgust you (30 minute lectures from " THE DUDE " himself are not an uncommon phenemonom). His hobbies include breaking the twigs that are his sticks, abusing ivory, and the untimely death that once was his serial.Stu: Fleeing from a hail of gunfire in the credence, clear, watered down jungle of Vietnam, The Good Captain Stubing was captured by scientists. Rack of lamb in hand, this magnificent creature was categorized under the name "Lasswell" and released into an unknown urban habitat. Lost, confused, always hungry and thirsty for beer, founding members of the worlds biggest rock band, Antique Scream, took The Good Captain himself under their wing.
Sink The Sun E.P only $5
Full Length Debut Only $5
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