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    HM Magazine #74/Holysmoke
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    Holysmoke

    Holysmoke

    (1998)

    Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern

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    Label independentHM Magazine #74November/December 1998
    arena rockblues rockhard rocklo-fi

    Production is as expected for a home-made demo, and skill levels seem to be up to par for this genre. Much of this could be classified as arena rock, though I do hear quite a few modern influences here. Most lyrics are of the evangelical variety, and guitars groovy and crunchy. The tape needs help, but has a ton of potential.

    Other coverage for this album

    HM Magazine #73Reviewed by Willow DeLangeHolysmoke? Is this a sanctified brand of cigarettes? This is quite confusing for me, as I just quit. Ah well....music. The voice of Lisa Ginther has some similarities to that of Wendi Kaiser, just less raw. The lyrics are a bit corny at times, reminding me of the songs I used to sing in Sunday School. The guitar is pretty crunchy throughout the record, but gets a bit boring when you've come to…

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