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    HM Magazine #75/Dear Ephesus
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    Dear Ephesus

    A View of Epic Proportions

    (1997)

    Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern

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    Label Daddy-O RecordsHM Magazine #75January/February 1999
    alternative rockemomodern rockpost-hardcore

    Just like all the modern rock you hear from these guys' full-length records, this six-song EP, A View of Epic Proportions, is emotion-drenched, and resplendent with passion. The bluesy spy vibe of "Wood And Dirt" is a departure, but turns into something you'd hear Rocketboy do. Pretty cool.

    Other coverage for this album

    The Blue Star Journal July 1997Reviewed by Kurt MorrisThis is a 5 song EP produced by Nick Barber (Poor Old Lu, Rose Blossom Punch) and for an indie debut, it's one of the best I've ever heard. The style here is pure emo, with Aaron Wiederspahn's vocals strong and passionate throughout. The five songs on here are "Misplaced Feelings of a Past Day", "Wood And Dirt", "Ichabod", "A Boy And His Kite", and "A Place Called Slumber". My favorite is…

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