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HERE’S WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
"Topheavy seems to be a band that is on the verge of being discovered. There’s a confidence and professionalism in the group’s songs that signal a Next Big Thing pulse. Topheavy’s music is commercial alternative rock a la the Foo Fighters, Everclear, and the Goo Goo Dolls, guitars cranked up enough for the boys but with an emotional fragility to snag the girls. It’s a combination that has always worked in jumping on sales charts, but that’ll be dependent on how much support this band is given.
Topheavy will please you with crisp guitar work, clean production, and memorable and rocking songs."
-Kyrby Raine, 8/07
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"There is no denying that Topheavy (http://www.topheavyrock.com), at least to these ears, sounds like early Goo Goo Dolls. You know, before that band became staples of Adult Contemporary radio stations with their unit-shifting ballads. While I hold no resentment towards alternative acts who finally cross over into the mainstream, it’s fairly sickening to see once potent rock groups suddenly drown themselves in syrup - or would that be Goo? Topheavy thankfully remind me of the Goo Goo Dolls when they were still Good Good Good.
The Goo Goo Dolls were never a punk or hard-rock band although they did incorporate elements of both. Fans of the Replacements and Cheap Trick, the Goo Goo Dolls combined the metallic punch of their idols with a sweeter power-pop sensibility - and sensitivity. Topheavy seems to be following a similar path. "Down" and "Julie Says" are energetic college-rock tunes with crunchy guitars and pounding drums. The soaring vocal harmonies on "Julie Says" and "Happy Song" are something you don’t hear on alternative radio anymore, and that gives Topheavy a fresh spin that is certainly most welcome.
Many of these tracks, perhaps all, deal with girl troubles. Topheavy are not a satisfied lot, issuing plenty of angst on "Irritate" and "Words," wherein vocalist/guitarist Chris Wagner is ticked off at "the shit you put me through." "Happy Song" is actually not happy at all as Wagner laments, "When will you make me happy?"
Despite the broken hearts, Topheavy are never depressing and always revved up unlike their soulmates Goo Goo Dolls who are gradually descending into James Taylor territory. May you continue to rock on, lads."
-Adam Harrington, 7/07, www.whisperinandhollerin.com UK
"Reckless, hard driving rock and roll via Mike Martino’s crashing drums, Corey Buckingham’s thumping bass lines and Rod Eymael’s & Chris Wagner’s cranking guitars come blaring out of my speakers like a freight train out of control. Punching up the proceedings are Wagner’s fiery vocals that set fire to these 10 well-penned tunes . No one rocks out anymore. Everything has got to make a statement, or worse, some pussy boy band has to tell you about the girl he digs at the coffee shop, while R&B chicks are rapping about giving away some booty if the karats are big enough. I say screw all of that! Give Topheavy the stage and let them throw some gasoline on a few songs... that’ll heat the place up! Rock and roll never sounded better."
-Doug Sloan, Boston Metronome
MORE ABOUT TOPHEAVY:
TOPHEAVY’s "mighty pop" broke into the Boston music scene using a combination of energetic guitar riffs, hook-laden melodies, and a driving rhythm section for their up-tempo rock songs. TOPHEAVY quickly went from playing smaller, local clubs, to some of New England’s top venues, including Bill’s Bar, The Middle East, T.T. the Bear’s, Great Scott, Pearl Street Nightclub, and the Webster Theatre Underground.
The local buzz and radio airplay surrounding TOPHEAVY’s debut 4-song cd "BITESIZE" TOPHEAVY allowed the band to broaden its fan base by performing in NYC, RI, PA, CT, ME, NH, VT,DC, and Montreal QC.
Recorded and produced by Neighborhoods front man, David Minehan, both the "Bite Size" EP and the follow-up, full-length "LoveDrunk" CD received radio airplay throughout New England, as well as the East and West Coasts, the Midwest and international exposure in Europe, Australia, and South America. The cds capture TOPHEAVY’s live energy and gritty vocals and were considered one of the best new releases of the year by the Boston Metronome.
TOPHEAVY was selected (out of over 2,500 contestants) as one of the TOP 50 unsigned bands in the USA, to compete for the Coca-Cola sponsored/American Music Awards "New Music Award." Additionally, four of the songs from the LoveDrunk CD were given honorable mentions in the BillBoard Songwriting contest. Topheavy has also been a featured act in the yearly International Pop Overthrow festival.
TOPHEAVY, comprised of Chris Wagner(vocals/guitar), Mike Martino(drums, vocals), and Corey Buckingham (bass, vocals)has become the definitive line-up for the band...for both the band’s electric and acoustic performances.
As 2007 winds down and 2008 looms ahead...TOPHEAVY shows no sign of slowing down. Increased national club and college touring including electric and acoustic performances and recording of a new CD with producer Chris Rival slated for a Spring 2008 release, are only the start of the band’s upcoming plans. Don’t miss the rock experience that is TOPHEAVY, the harbingers of the Mighty Pop!
