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Tracklisting:
1. People Hugging and Football
2. Another Roman E' Clef by Hart Bochner
3. Cadavertising
4. John Cleese and the Fountain of Youth
5. King Diamond in the Rough
6. Stoicism Conservatory for the Marred of Heart
7. Chausson Chansson
8. Contusion Schematics
9. Sherman Tank-Flavored Anvil Forcefeedings
10. Persuasive
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Band Name: So I Had To Shoot Him
Album Name: Alpha Males And Popular Girls
Release Date: 2005-11-08
Label: Crucial Blast Records
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In order for a listener's attention to yield for the highly experimental aural vibrations of an outfit such as So I Had To Shoot Him, a certain musical palette is requisite. One must be attuned to the extreme, as there are plenty of blasts intertwined amongst the more minimalist, surrealistic passages on this album. Furthermore, one must also be open toward the quirky sort of dynamics that 'Alpha Males And Popular Girls' is all ultimately all about in order to extract the maximum possible enjoyment from the band's music. The hyperactive barrages of intensity that you will find intermingled throughout the record are simply one aspect of a sound that is at once memorable and refreshing. This trailblazing group's no one-trick pony, attacking the listener from all angles, most often with highly unexpected contortions in identity.
More often than not, So I Had To Shoot Him displays an affinity a wide variety of influences, from the popish punk edginess of 'John Cleese and The Fountain of Youth' to the marriage of laid-back post-grunge and frantic jagged riffery displayed during 'Another Roman O' Clef by Hart Bochner', a track that moves between haunting echoes and violent, blustery assailments. As a vocalist, Libby brings a completely unique presence during this track as she schizophrenically alternates between vocal personalities, all the while managing to impress as being quite unique in terms of vocal stylization.
Tonal insanity meets cavernous resonation on the band's 'King Diamond In The Rough', a track that suggests sonic slasher doom, more-than-eerie vocals and a chilling, ominous overall nature. Bleak, riot grrl prose graces 'Stoicism Conservatory For The Marred Of Heart' while 'Chausson Chausson' kicks off with a refrain similar to T.A.T.U. before lapsing into spider-woven guitar licks and blunt, percussive strikes. Essentially, each track on the record takes the listener to a different place in terms of theme and tone. This fact alone is the thrust behind the appeal of this highly creative group, but those who find themselves unattracted to such artistic mutation may find this release to be a bit too challenging. That said, So I Had To Shoot Him should connect well with anyone that enjoys a wide spectrum of musical inspiration. Looking for a band that is whooly artistic and excitedly invigorating? You've found it here.
Review by: Erin Fox
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