Denison Marrs
     
   
Denison Marrs

Track Listings
1 Disappear (5:41)
2 Last Hope (3:57)
3 Moving Slowly (3:49)
4 Dancing Over Me (2:51)
5 Right Time (3:23)
6 Burn Bright (4:07)
7 You Are Everything (3:37)
8 Secret Sinners (5:57)
9 War Against Unlove (4:15)
10 Goodbye...Farewell (4:22)


Discography

Denison Marrs (2004)
Then is the New Now (2002)
Holding Hands @ 35,000 Ft. (1999)


 

  Grace Hotel
  Overall rating: ++++

 

 

Album Reviews

To be completely honest, it’s been incredibly difficult writing this. Trying to pinpoint the sound or genre that Denison Marrs fits into isn’t as easy it sounds. They’ve got wailing vocals, but they’re not ‘emo’ or hardcore. They’re melodic and eerie, but they’re not exactly ambient. They’ve got diversity and appeal, and those are both things that a lot of bands lack. They appeal to the snobby indie kids with fancy hair, the church youth groups… shoot, they even appeal to your mom.

The Central Florida based five piece has been creating their own un-definable form of rock and roll since 1995, playing all over the United States. Their newest self-titled release on Floodgate Records (home to Forever Changed and Cool Hand Luke) in short is a beautiful piece of art. Denison Marrs has accomplished a lot in almost years – a tour with Stavesacre (and a split EP) and have even shared stages with Blindside, David Crowder Band, and As I Lay Dying at the annual Cornerstone Festivals.

The 10 song album isn’t exactly covering new ground, but merely reviewing their style deeper with more style and grace. Denison Marrs’ albums include “Then is the New Now,” “Holding Hands at 35,000 Feet,” and the critically acclaimed “World Reknown for Romance”. All seem as mere building blocks to their newest album, which is by far one of the best and strongest of their works.

There surprisingly seem to be no bum tracks, which are easily expected once a band has been around for a while. The only slight annoyances found in the album are repetition, such as in “Moving Slowly”. Sometimes the album can tend to get a little intense, which almost is an oxy moron due to its mellow vibe. This album covers more of life, and the lyrics seem to have a rosy tint to them. The standout tracks include “The Right Time,” “Dancing Over Me,” and “Last Hope,” though all the songs convey a positive message of friends, love, faith and hope.

~ Thea ICT

 

 Long under-rated, the band was given the opportunity by Floodgate Records to write and hammer out each song in a group effort, to a satisfying payoff. Thus the simple title, calling it "very true to who they are as a band, at this time in their lives." Long time fans will find this offering less emo than past efforts, more of a modern rock feel. The same tight rhythm section prevails, the same raw energy and moody soundscapes, but the lyrics are a bit more life-oriented, covering basics like everyday life, love, and faith. Providing the lyrics with the CD would have made this music even more accessible, but that may not be a goal, I don't know. Catchy hooks and lead singer Eric Collins' passionate vocals lead me to believe otherwise. "Dancing Over Me" with its throbbing guitars and yearning vocals is a standout, as is the slowly building "Burn Bright". This just may get these guys some long deserved recognition.

~ Kevan Breitinger

 

 

 

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