 Stimulator
Self-titled CD
Self-released
Genres: rock
Nov 22 - 28 2004 |
Susan Hyatt (formerly of Pillbox) fronts Stimulator,
a singer/instrumentalist duo obsessed with an interesting new wave
hybrid style.
They sport a glossy, inventively fashionable look, and create tight,
retro rock tunes filled with juicy riffs and marketable, infectious
hooks. This take on electro-rock could probably garner some
mainstream attention if given the right publicity - considering Stimulator's
high production values and accessible sound, radio play would not be
out of the question.
Over this album's duration, we get a nice look at Stimulator's
unique sound - the Blondie / No Doubt influences of "In My
System" and "78 Stimulator" are refreshingly new, while
"Let's Hook Up" and "On Top of the World" sound
like an eighties-influenced version of Garbage. Lead
singer Hyatt has a very Debbie Harry-esque voice, which adds to this disc's
accessibility.
Overall, this album makes for a glossy,
infectious slice of 80s-style modern rock. It's worth a look, if
you're into that sort of thing.
80%
Fun Fact: Stimulator's cover of
the Olivia Newton-John classic "Magic" (included on
this CD) was featured in the Disney film "Ella Enchanted" -
despite the band's frequently risqué subject matter (blow-up dolls,
S+M, among others.)
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
11 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2004] |
