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The Jonbenet SPIN‘s artist of the day

October 1st, 2006 · No Comments

Local hardcore band The Jonbenet were SPIN magazine’s “Artist Of The Day” on September 22, 2006.

Here’s some of what the magazine had to say:

Ugly/Heartless is both the name of the album and a fair introduction to the disc’s contents: Murland screeches and wails through a thrashing set of tunes that will get you banging your head, spitting beer, and putting the pedal to the floor — even if you’re usually the headphones-and-a-mug-of-tea type. Under the ugliness/heartlessness, however, is a level of musicianship (mostly on the part of guitarist Miller) that pushes Ugly/Heartless closer to beauty, whether the Jonbenet would be willing to admit it or not. Tracks like epic two-parter “Eating Lightning I” and “Eating Lightning II” showcase the band’s appreciation of tuneful rock as much as their roots in hardcore punk, and reveal a musical depth that goes beyond mere wailing and thrashing. Maybe the Jonbenet aren’t ugly, or heartless, after all.


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You can find out moe about The Jonbenet and their new CD, Ugly/Heartless, at their website or their MySpace page.

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