.. Every few years a band comes along and changes the foundation of music, creating a new breed of rock and roll. Sound&Shape, an aggressive Nashville-based power trio, is being recognized as one of those bands. With their “in your face” style methods, Sound&Shape is often described as one of the most innovative bands to emerge within the last decade. On their debut release, “Where Machines End Their Lives,” you can clearly hear and feel the emotional energy that bonds the band together.
Sound&Shape consists of Ryan Caudle on Guitar/Vocals, Dave Somerall on Bass, and Jerry Pentecost on Percussion. Since forming in 2005, Sound&Shape has created a powerful buzz all over the states with a live show that is indescribable, leaving audiences stunned and craving more. Unlike most of their contemporaries, their music unites elevated musicianship with fierce energy and passion, creating a unique and instantly recognizable sound. The bands main strength lies in the diversity of the group. Raised on music ranging from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin to Al Green and Marvin Gaye, music provided a sense of belonging for all three. “Music was our only outlet of emotional expression.”
Being a rock and roll band from Nashville raises high expectations. “We hope to help Nashville break free of the country music stereotype.” Nowadays, the music is not enough. To be recognized as a serious and respected artist one must be very dedicated. Sound&Shape continues to exceed expectations by constantly touring and honing their sound. Sound&Shape performed over 220 shows in 2006 in support of their debut record, "Where Machines End Their Lives." This album was recorded in Paramus, NJ with Jayson Dezuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, etc) and released on Smith7 Records in January 06'. With the completion of their second full-length entitled “The Love Electric,” Sound&Shape plan to search for a new home for this upcoming release and hit the road hard, touching every soul in sight. “The Love Electric” is a thought provoking movement filled with rhythmic power and melodic innovation which includes special appearances by Saxophonist Jim Horn (The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, etc), Keyboardist Shane Keister (Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, etc) and more. Expect big things from Sound&Shape as they continue to raise the bar for the new rock generation!
"Raucous and rebellious, Where Machines End Their Lives is a sturdy debut of tightly wound bass-drum-guitar tracks that recall those boomer-rock headbangers yet still manage to breathe new life into the style. Highly recommended."
- Nick Tate/Progression Magazine
"Ecletic power trio and D.I.Y. road warriors Sound&Shape make their myriad opposing influences work, their multi-movement rock deftly shifting from frantic odd-time rhythms to muscular riffs that segue into hazy prog ballads."
- Dave Paulson/All The Rage
Where Machines End Their Lives, "...the best in postmodern classic rock.It's a hybrid that allows Sound and Shape to educate the indie rock scene, while keeping to that scene's base desires."
- Josh Spilker/Southeast Performer
"Sound and Shape have broken the mold. No, they’ve made the mold. What they do on stage with only three members is incredible. In fact, I call it perfection."
- Travis Morris/Rise Over Run
"Sound & Shape play more than just laid back garage rock songs, they execute more than just your typical ‘prog-rock’ ditties, literally portraying a new melodic stance within the world of the technical underground rock world."
- Tommy Hash/Ytsejma.com
"Where Machines End Their Lives is not quite a rock opera, but almost - with 11 songs, some divided into suites, that is quite an achievement for any band's debut record."
- Carey Miller/The Clarion Ledger
"There is a dexterous dedication to stretching, sculpting, and exploring song craft, including both time signatures and rhythmic curlicues, that gives a huge nod to the pre-punk days when length was actually required for those heady FM radio nights."
- Left of the dial
"Sound & Shape experiments with all kinds of sounds, and does not fall flat when it comes to their musical range and styling."
- Kristen Snyder/Murfreesboro Pulse
"I firmly believe that Sound & Shape have the talent and the panache to find success wherever they go."
- Jill/NashvilleRock.net
"Sound and Shape is a throwback to the bygone days when good music ruled, before the scene erupted into its chaos of dirty chords and screaming vocals.”
- ‘Kid’ Khalid Almughairy/The Full Value Review
Jerry Pentecost, "Explosive, electric, and oozing energy from every pore."
- Waldo the Squid/Drum Magazine
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