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7 AND 7 IS

About Me

----------- With their straight-up, soaring rock sound, 7 And 7 Is are an oddity on the quirky, proudly ragged Edmonton indie music landscape. I’m not a huge fan of this genre, but I can’t deny the sincerity and conviction they put into every song; they never sound clichéd, and Sean Foster’s distinctive vocals help them stand out from other U2-styled rock groups. They’re best known these days as the first band to tour Cuba, and after checking out videos of that tour, their music seems more affecting live than it does on disc — not that Spoils of the Empire isn’t a skillful, well-produced disc, but their mid-tempo dramatics make more sense in a concert setting. (Check out the new rockumentary Una Vez Por La Vida to see them in action, playing Fidel Castro’s home turf.) Spoils opens with “Lower than Low,” a driving rock song full of well-placed handclaps, guitar solos, and Foster’s signature wail. It’s a good introduction to the band, but “Evil Dreams” cements things with synth-strings and electronics fleshing out a catchy, energetic melody. (“Clockwork” and “Brace Yourself” are two other standouts.) The album is certainly worth a listen for genre fans or those wondering about Edmonton’s varied indie scene, but their epic hi-fi sounds may keep indie purists and lo-fi diehards at arm’s length. SEE MAGAZINE

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/07/2005
Band Website: www.7and7isincuba.com
Band Members: SEAN FOSTER/VOCAL, DAMIAN FRACZEK/GUITAR, DAVE FOSTER/BASS GUITAR, KELLY CHIA/PERCUSSION, RICH DIMITRIOU/KEYBOARDS
Influences:
Sounds Like:
1. 7and7is live in Cuba - Evil Dreams from The Sundial on Vimeo .
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SEE Magazine CD Review

http://www.seemagazine.com/article/music/cd-reviews/cd0226/
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:09:00 GMT

VUE Weekly on 7 and 7 Is ... Una Vez Por La Vida

The rock n roll revolution: Doc catches 7 and 7 Is alive in the Cuban trenches  http://www.vueweekly.com/article.php?id=11086
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:34:00 GMT

With a Rebel Yell...

Nother newbie up... this time it's 'Rebel (Bought & Sold).' It's driving, grinding psychedelic chain reaction blues... and it's here for your listening pleasure. Do seek it out.
Posted by on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Cora Black Photography

check out her new website at http://corablackphotography.com
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:48:00 GMT

SEE magazine on Havana Knights

http://www.seemagazine.com/article/music/music-previews/hava na-knights/
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:26:00 GMT

7 And 7 is on CJSR Live Broadcast!!!

Tune in to CJSR FM 88.5 on Saturday July 5th between 2 -3 PM. As we will be performing a handful of songs, live on air from the ARTery! LIberation Frequency!!!
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:32:00 GMT

Free Download, Lyrics to Tear Your World Apart

Tear Your World ApartDon't talk to him my sonDon't even whisper a single wordI know what's on his mind'cause I read his twisted alibiDon't talk to him my sonDon't even whisper a single wordI know what...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:25:00 GMT

Mystery Kid Lyrics & Free Tear Your World Apart Download

Mystery KidMystery kid and the tropical heatwaveDiesel smoke chokes the busy streetsVultures circle the swerving carsSleepness nights and the constant beatHe don't understandHe's gonna draw his guns t...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:13:00 GMT

New Song, "Mystery Kid" Posted & Album Update

Alright kids, there's a new tune up for your appraisal. It's the Clash meets Sergio Leone in a dark alley. We've never played this one live, it's one of those studio "happy accidents" that sometimes h...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:26:00 GMT

Back from Cuba

So the first foreign band in history to tour Cuba made it home back in one piece. And have we ever got stories to tell... we experienced the country like no else... from horse-drawn carriages taking o...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:04:00 GMT