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Rocktopus [is] a quartet that thrives on melodicism, high energy, and a healthy mix of old and new influences. Inspired by such 60s pop icons as Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney, Rocktopus' sound is also infused with the energy of the late-70s power-pop movement (Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, the Cars) and updated with sensibilities reminiscent of Ben Folds and Barenaked Ladies. Billboard Magazine, December, 2002 Rocktopus is overloaded with chops smarts and production talent. What's more, its knowledge of vintage pop styles is clearly encyclopedic. Boston Herald, July, 2002 I never thought I would be comparing any contemporary musician to Paul McCartney, but...like McCartney of old, Albee has brilliant pop instincts, superior musicianship and flawless technique. This is pop regarded as art. Portland Press Herald, Portland, Maine, August, 2002 With big hooks, solid grooves, great solos, and wry lyrics...the band rocks through a tight 45 minute set...The packed house is completely caught off guard. I have never seen such a fast rush to the merchandise table. The Noise (Boston), December, 2002 Albee is a burgeoning multi-instrumental, songwriting talent who could eventually travel along the lines of Prince or Matt Johnson, or Pete Yorn. He can, like the rarest of scribes, pull verses and chorus from the ether. Portland Phoenix, Portland, Maine, June, 2002 The music itself is an interesting blend of sounds which mixes together to form a sort of milkshake for your ears. If you hate milkshakes, well, f**k you; it's my analogy and you can get bent if you don't like it. Who Cares, website, December, 2002 The best manage to rise above their own legacy to create ever-more influential work: Coltrane left Miles Davis behind, Bob Mould left Husker Du behind, and Spencer Albee has moved on from the [Rustic Overtones] rather nicely. This is a young band with an infinite future, making it exclusively on the merits of their own efforts. Face Magazine, December, 2002 the debut CD: "I LOVE YOU! GOOD MORNING!" AIRPLAY: WCYY in Portland, Maine added The Single, Armchair Advocate, Bad Math and Great Escape to its playlist. The Single spent 5 consecutive weeks in WCYY's Top 5 Most Requested. Great Escape spent 2 consecutive weeks in the Top 5. WTOS in Augusta, Maine added The Single to its playlist where it was Top 5 Most Requested. WCLZ, in Portland, Maine and WEBK in Rutland, Vermont added Bad Math to their playlists. Spins on various tracks occurred on WBCN, WFNX, and WAAF in Boston; WLZX in Northampton, MA; WBRU in Providence, RI; WHEB in Portsmouth, NH; WGIR in Manchester, NH; and college stations too numerous to mention.... The Rocktopus debut CD, I Love You Good Morning was among the Top 3 best selling CDs in the Bull Moose retail chain the first four weeks of its release. It remained in the Top 40 until the fall. Check out the artist's website: http://www.rocktopusmusic.com Track List: 1. Vacation 2. Little Miss Used 3. Saturday Night 4. Forevermore 5. Get Away 6. Something Fierce 7. Suit & Tie 8. Leaving Town 9. 25 10. Soak In The Sun 11. Killer 12. 2 Feet 13. Down & Out Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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