Press
for "Go Forth And Multiply" and
live shows
Coventry Evening Telegraph, Friday 13th
June
(ROCK PAGE by Alan Poole)
(HEADLINE:) ON THE BRINK
OF A BREAKTHROUGH
Predictions tend to be a New Years Exercise,
but as we lurch towards the longest day, its
perhaps an opportune time to consider what
bands might be standing on the brink of a
major breakthrough.
It's a difficult call at the best of times
- how else can you explain the relative anonymity
of truly exceptional outfits like The Wildhearts
and Cosmic Rough Riders.
But let me steer you towards three bands,
Candyheads, Cursive and Longview, who don't
have too much in common but might just have
what it takes to carve out their own niche.
Fronted by one-time Public Image Ltd guitarist
Ted Chau, Candyheads started off as Tantric
but had to abandon that idea when the moniker
was claimed by a Missouri band signed to Madonna's
Maverick label.
They've also undergone a couple of personnel
shuffles in their brief existence, but the
current line-up - Chau on vocals and guitar,
Hannah Fautley guitar, Mic Stoner bass and
Stu Messer drums - seems nicely settled.
And having perfected their live act on support
slots with the likes of All About Eve and
Sign of 4, they landed a recording deal in
January when they became the first signing
for the Track2records label.
Monday sees the release of their debut album
Go Forth And Multiply, a dozen tracks displaying
a muscular brand of rock with enough melody
to make them a mainstream proposition.
LOGO MAGAZINE
(Rick Deckard)
...what’s remarkable here is their
spirit, a throwback to the days when bands
would form for the sheer joy of playing together.
It’s a factor that - arguably - marks
out classic acts from the also-rans. Proof?
Have a listen to early Beatles and Queen recordings
and try and figure out why they made it when
countless other, technically better, bands
fell by the wayside. The short answer is attitude
and spirit. Music is supposed to provide you
with an escape, and that holds whether you’re
the performer or the listener. Candyheads
have the map, and it’s pointing the
way to a place where the everyday is left
behind. Who needs drugs as transport when
bands like this exist?
LOGO Magazine
Herald Observer series (Warwickshire, Worcestershire
and West Midlands)
May 1st 2003
One time Public Imagine man Ted Chau returns
fronting his new band Candyheads. The trio
have been gigging furiously and they’ve
obviously built up something of a reputation
as their debut single Fallen Down sold out
within six weeks without any promotion.
Debut album Go Forth And Multiply (Track)
is a solid no frills guitar album, where a
new wave zeal and Led Zep flourishes meet
to surprisingly impressive effect, from the
rolling pop of Just Sleeping to the slow-burning
Dog Dayz.
" Blistering pop punk ........ Think
Joyrider meets The Goo Goo Dolls and you'll
get the picture. [6] "
Metal Hammer, June 2003
Issue
"Pick of the Week is Candyheads.......its
pop-punk with a dash of Zep"
Daily Record, 1st May 2003
"Huge irritable pop sensibilities that
hook you in ..... Packed full of emotion,
the guitars shimmer and the vocals are delicately
crooned with real passion"
Chris, Rhythm & Booze
www.rhythm-and-booze.co.uk, Midlands
"An eight-legged rock machine that packs
a punch....... superb tunes....... a band
that is one to look out for, as they have
the potential to be the next big thing"
Bradford Telegraph &
Argus, April 2003
"Tasty"
David Fitzgerald, South
Hams Radio, Kingsbridge
"punk pop of Candyheads was much more
appealing"
Classic Rock Newswire,
November 2002
"They play with a passion and a zest
that is lacking in the majority of current
new bands..... combined with magnificent lyrics
and tunes..... they stand out from the crowd......
one to watch out for"
Dundee Evening Courier,
April 2003
"Candyheads burst onto the stage with
a welcome blast of pop/punk exuberance - and
then spent the rest of the set demonstrating
that they were a lot more than throw away
punk-lite. Varied tempos, melancholy melodies,
busy rhythms and great vocal harmonies combined
to show a quality rock band of considerable
depth. The live presentation was helped by
the attitude-fuelled attack of their mohawked
bassist and the (London) Marquee sound system,
which allowed all the subtleties of melody
to be heard. Whether they'll be quite as impressive
on CD I don't know, but when their new single,
which tonight demonstrated both power and
maturity, is released, I intend to find out."
Chris Kee. Powerplay Magazine
- Feb 2003
"Candyheads have been building a strong
reputation over the last eighteen months or
so, much of it by word of mouth. Fronted by
Ted Chau (ex-Public Image Limited), they were
the first band to be signed to Track Records
new imprint Track2 and managed to sell out
of the pressing of their debut single “Falling
Down” (which is on the album) even though
it received no publicity whatsoever. This
is rockthat has more than a hint of pop melodies
within it, yet also has a punky feel with
some jagged guitar and harsh riffs. There
is also a heavy concentration on Ted’s
voice which is pushed to the forefront
There are plenty of melodies within this infectious
sound and that the band has moved from pub
gigs to major tours is of little surprise.
They have been supporting All About Eve (that
must have surprised punters) and $ign Of 4
(that’s more like it), and creating
plenty of music to jump up and down to. From
opener “Higher Ground” (their
own, not the Chillis) to closer “With
Me” there is the impression that this
is a band that are going to be making an impact
on the UK scene. "
Feedback Magazine, June
2003
"The gritty guitar sound is tempered
with a poppy grab that hooks and holds.
Add to this the geddy Lee-esque vocals of
Ted Chau and you have an intruiging mix of
indie and radio-friendly rock.
Like candy, this release wants you to dip
in the bag for more"
Hartlepool Mail review
of Go Forth And Multiply, June 2003
"Candyheads (live) …… certainly
don't disappoint. Each song is filled with
pop melodies, punk attitude and infectious
rock. It is easy to see why they got such
a great reaction."
BAREFACTS, University of
Surrey Student Newspaper - Tuesday 15th October
22, 2002
"Live, the band… throw in a punky
attitude to boot, injecting the already damn
fine songs with a huge dose of energy.......they
deserve a lot more attention, a band to watch
out for."
Chris, Rhythm & Booze
www.rhythm-and-booze.co.uk, Midlands
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