Member Since: 7/21/2004
Band Website: www.daisyricochet.com
Band Members: LINEUPS
Neil Cabana
Brett Sharbaugh
Carlo "Ponti" David
Neil Cabana
Matt Prine
Brett Sharbaugh
John Beats(RIP)
Neil Cabana
Matt Prine
Leo Gilmore
Paul Wilkinson
Additional: Joe Magistro and Andy Grooms
Influences: Most importantly, everyone I've ever had the honor of playing/writing/perform/worked with in the studio throughout this entire journey called life!! You know who you are.
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Daniel Lanois, Swervedriver, Pinback, The Pixies, Elliot Smith, Heatmiser, Bowie, Del, Beck, Jeru the Damager, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Peter Tosh, Toots and the Maytals, The Cocteau Twins, Alice N' Chains, Sly and the Family Stone, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, (old) Scorpions, Jane's Addiction, Weezer, Kiss, Cheap Trick, Curtis Mayfield, Slayer, Devo, Neil Young, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, M'um, Desmond Dekker, Kraftwerk, The Cars, The Doors, Van Halen, Queen, Captain Beefheart, Percy Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Band, Gangstarr, Sonic Youth, Luna, Dinosaur Junior, Helmet, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Godflesh, Ministry, The Foo Fighters, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Elvis, Robert Fripp, The Flaming Lips, Soggy Bottom Boys, The Beastie Boys, The Ramones, Bad Brains, Fugazi, Minor Threat, Joan Jett, Circle Jerks, The Misfits, Nick Drake, Metallica, Iron and Wine, Jackson Five, Megadeth, King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Carcass, The Slickers, John Spencers Blues Explosion, Guided By Voices, Lamb, Nirvana, Outcast, PJ Harvey, Stevie Wonder, John Cale, The Police, Jimmy Cliff, Tony Joe White, Hank Williams Senior and some junior(older), The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Jimi fu*..in Hendrix, Ramsey Louis, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Brian Eno, U2, The Cure, Death, VOIVOD, Grandaddy, Julianna Hatfield, XTC, Wu Tang, Simon and Garfunkle, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Parliment Funkadelic, Lou Reed, INXS, Willie Nelson, Margo Guryan, The Dandy Warhols, The Velvet Underground, Tom Waits, The Tom Tom Club, the Plasmatics, Queens of the Stoneage, Venom, Patsy Cline, Mercyful Fate, , Schooly D, Tool, Perfect Circle, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Belle and Sebastian, Screaming Tees, Marvin Gaye, Da Chilli Peppers, Adam Ant, Al Green, Steve Miller, Chill Rob G, Billie Holiday, Black Flag, R.E.M, Carnivore, Buzzcocks, Bob Dylan, Blind Boys of Alabama, Chuck Berry, Radiohead, Cream, Peter Gabriel, Melt Banana, Cypress Hill, KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, GZA, Cowboy Junkies, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Black Moon, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, The MC5, Men at Work, Chrome, (old) Soundgarden, Black Star, Biggie Smalls, Urge Overkill, X, Earth Wind and Fire and more. *Don't forget to support local music! Look through our friends and find the treasures.
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Daisy Ricochet is one of the few "indie" bands that I have really got into in the last little while. The reason for this is they are actually good. Actually, I wouldn't even consider them "indie" they are more of an alternative/rock band that writes infectious songs and hooks. Anyways, Daisy Ricochet has put together a very solid record that has garnered them comparisons to artists like the Foo Fighters and The Pixies.
"Need" is what Daisy Ricochet considers a "mini LP", not a full LP. It consists of 10 solid rock songs that will break your perceptions of what rock is today. Lead singer and guitarist Neil Cabana provides a unique yet soothing voice that makes each track unique in its own right. Matt Prine is the bands other guitarist who helps lay down the unique guitar work heard on this LP. The band is rounded out by Brett Sharbaugh on bass and Carlo on drums.
The mini LP starts off with "Now or never" which is a song that builds momentum the longer you listen to it. The chorus is very catchy and could be a radio hit. This song rolls over into "Undertow" which is the best song on the mini LP. It has some of the most exciting guitar work that I have heard in a long time. You can hear the riff in your head long after the song is done. Mix this in with lyrics dealing with serenity and you have a song that could get this band a major label record deal.
Mid way through the mini LP you hit a song called "Get Out". This song is based around rising action. The music builds up then explodes when the chorus hits. I really like the vocals on the lyric "Get Out!" because it really balances out the mellow vocals in the rest of the track. "Walls" and "Fix" are two more tracks that could easily be radio hits because they are so well written.
The combination of the musicianship and the tremendous songwriting will help Daisy Ricochet make a mark on the music world. Do yourself a favor and pick up their mini LP, I think its only $10, and be introduced to a new rock sound that could be taking the world by storm in a few years.
Rating: 4/5
Matt from http://www.themusicappraisal.com
Need Sep 2004 Laden with heavy guitar (even Pixies-like at times), but always with a medlodic approach to songs. Quite honestly I can listen to guitar like this all of the day and all of the night. Add Neil Cabana's expressive voice and you have a potent brew. It is (good in-car music). It sounds so condescending to say this is really pleasant music - but it is. There are many good tracks - "Get Out" has some great shouted backing vocals and "Walls" rocks beautifully and is delivered with real passion. "Ugly Words" is positively anthemic in an Indie rock sort of way.
-CoolNoise.co.uk
"New York based 'Daisy Ricochet' of Pink Lady Records deliver an enjoyable 10 track melodic pop/rock, indie/rock album 'Need'. Fronted by the multi - talented Neil Cabana (lead vocals/guitar/songwriter and producer!) They have really made an effort with this CD and it damn well shows. Each track stands out and is original, with wonderful and mysterious lyrics. 'DR' is a refreshing change to what I have been hearing lately.
-Bekah-Audiocratic.com-UK
"It's like Foo Fighters, Elliot Smith, Jawbox, Everclear"
- Gary Savelson. Tracks Magazine CD-Producer of www.demodiaries.com.
"Strong guitar melodies:lead vox are confident, engaging, harmonies are cool""mysterious but engaging lyric ideas and the sonic quality is very good"
-TAXI
"Swooping and diving guitars and pristine choral parts mark DAISY RICOCHET's spit-shined brand of hard rock.
-from the editors of www.download.com
"Need" is fun, very accessible (beautifully receivable) with much drive.
Rating 8.5/10 -Magnus from Creative Exclipse.com(Germany)
"This is a good band.""Overall Impression: A"
- Snidely Whiplash from Nashville Rock Scene.com
"Fix", has a clear pop sensibility. It's the kind of song, that if you heard it on the radio, you'd bop your head. And, if you knew the words, you'd probably want to sing along."
-Jocelyn Vena from New York Pulse in Rock Pulse June 30, 2004
Record Label: PLR - Deceased
Type of Label: Indie