1 post from September 2009

Oh Frodus...what would the world be without you? Worse off.

Your MySpace page cites you as Hardcore/Punk/Indie. I agree. But can I add genius?

Love Letter

I was never into the screamy thing. In fact, I see it mainly as an attention stunt, utilized by subpar musicians to distract from their lack of tasteful arrangements. But from the moment needle touched groove on the Frodus/Atomic Fireball spilt 7" you had me captivated with your vocal racket, along with the sound barrage of bass, guitar, and drum.

Then whole concept album Conglomerate International. Like a Chomsky mini book on 7 Stories Press, but fun. You were light years ahead of your time.

What AllMusic says: "Sick of the cheeky pop sounds of Green Day and the monumental success of mid-'90s post-grunge, the indie punk trio Frodus wanted to revisit the attitude that went with the punk of the '70s."

What Joe Koski on Amazon says: "i saw these guys on tour with roadside monument a few years ago. roadside couldnt make the show but frodus showed up, and played one of the most high energy, spazztic shows i have ever seen to about 8 people. i was immediately a fan.

What Ryan says: "This is what bass - drums - and guitar together in a series, should appropriately be deemed as a "POWER TRIO. It’s the efficiency of Unwound, meets the intensity of Discordance Axis with true punk ethos and genuine emotion. The day I found my copy of “Love Letter” in the used LP bin was one of the best days in my life – I would have happily shelled out $25 on eBay.”