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| "SEDUCTION" REVIEWS break up records - 2000 |
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ROCKRGRL Magazine - July/August Issue ALIVE January 4, Columbus OH paper Glass Eye, February 2001 - Toledo, OH Maximum Rock n Roll - March 2001 #214 - San Francisco, CA |
| Mutant Pop - March 2001: "The Marbles Seduction CD is the closest you're gonna get to Holly and the Italians in this generation....We're talking amazing female fronted power pop with slashing distorted guitars blazing out the killer hooks and a sultry voice that will make you fall in deep deep lust...They even cover "I Wanna Go Home" by Ms. Vincent herself... Ten slashing blades to your heart, amazing, wonderful. Ten bucks and you can send me a thank you note on Tuesday. " |
| MAGNET MAGAZINE April/May 2001 Issue #49 This Ohio band takes the whole retro punk thing one step further by being retro-new wave, but not of the synth pop variety. Instead, this trio, fronted by singer/bassist/keyboardist Manda Marble, evokes the female-led power pop of the first new wave era. Think the Go-Gos without the slick production job. Blondie without the sophisticated New York edge or even lesser lights like the Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. It's fun stuff, accelerated and full of the type of uinbridled lust-for-life that will evoke summer nights in 1979 a lot betteer than Billy Corgan - not to mention That 70's show - ever could. "Wanna Go Home" could've suited girl rock godmother Joan Jett just fine with it pseudo Ramones rev-ups and anthemic arena rock drumbreak. But the Marbles also evoke the infectious nature of forgotten '70s punk/pop pioneers like the Records and the Speedies. If No Doubt is the Pat Benetar of the new millenium, the Marbles are definitely its Holly and the Italians -- or at least its Josie Cotton - Joe Harrington |
| Punk Planet - Issue #43 -May/June 2001 Pop that is as good as their last wonderful disc...great songs from a great band. One of the best female fronted pop bands out there. Great version of "Wanna go Home" by Holly and the Italians make this a great purchase. |
| Shredding Paper #9 - San Rafeal, CA June 2001 More great power pop from the Break Up label, this band relies on Manda Marble's smooth vocals, with some obvious multi-tracking to get the backing vocals done, since she does them so well. The sound takes me back to the 80's, although even sans keyboard the new wave melodies jam you from all sides....Think Holly and the Italians vocally, and the Go Gos musically....this is probably going to be one of the five best CD's I'll review for this issue. |
| GIRLPUNK.NET - June 2002 It only takes one listen to Seduction to know why this Ohio band was recently snatched up by Go Kart Records. Manda and her fellow marbles add an 80's new wave sound (sans the keyboard based synth-pop) to a 70's influenced punk/pop spirit which brings to mind classic favorites like the Go-Go's and The Bangles. However, the band is more often compared to Holly and the Italians, and no doubt this comparision has been fueled even further with the band's terrific cover of "Wanna Go Home". Seduction has all the potentional to be your new favorite album. Manda's smooth and sultry vocals completely compliment the new wave edge in the songs. Her vocals really lend a lot to the infectious quality of the album. The punk influence is minimal, but definitely detectable. Poppish new-wave sounds are what is made prominent in this band's sound, but this sure isn't the kind of pop you're used to hearing. Lot's of attitude, booming drums and rock guitar leads bring back a retro sound while still retaining a modern appeal. If you can get past the ultra-catchy "Dangerous" track, you'll find that the rest of the songs on this album are equally addicting. "Hey!" emits a punk rock feel with fist pumping "hey!" chants littered about, while "Dead By Dawn" exercises the contrasting elements of gloominess and spunkiness in perfect new wave fashion. With subject matters ranging from suicide to life on the road, the lyrics are somber, but the music is light enough that you can't help but sing-along. The Seduction title is fitting, because that is exactly what the band does. -Jessica O. |
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