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From the hands of producer Ed Rose
(Tenderloin, Paw, Ultimate Fakebook), the band
has created a powerful anthem-full pop album
packed with earnest songwriting, memorable
melodies, and solid guitar riffs recalling the
post-punk sound that helped fuel the late 1980’s
and early 1990’s rock explosion.
The Politics Of Pop, their debut CD on Noisome
Records, showcases potent pop numbers like
the lead track "Sentimental Bliss," the title track
"The Politics Of Pop," the gentle then crashing
heartfelt "Save Our Ship," and the sassy
"Charmed I’m Sure." Tolle’s fervent songwriting
led to each tune having its own personality and
melodic direction.
The band prefers to write pop songs where the
riffs are implied and to reserve the good ones for
just enough hook to keep the fans wanting
more. Their No. 1 rule: Never beat someone over
the head with a good lick because the charm
wears off quickly.
Their instinct for writing catchy pop tunes,
sporting modern fashion, and generating a high
octane rock and roll show has made them a
favorite live band in the Midwest. Already the
band has played with national acts like
Everclear, Dinosaur Jr., and most recently with
Soul Coughing at the annual "Day On The Hill"
festival in Lawrence in front of 5,000 people.
The Creature Comforts plan to continue their
spread of charming power pop and passionate
songwriting with a constant barrage of touring
and by turning people on to the "Prairie Rock"
sounds of "The Politics Of Pop" (review) and their new album "Teaching Little
Fingers to Play...".
members:
website: http://www.thecreaturecomforts.com/
This page was last updated on 04.22.01.
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The Creature Comforts, a Lawrence, Kansas
based three piece pop band, are dressed up and
messed up and ready to spread their fiery brand
of self described "Prairie Rock" across the rock
and roll map. Formed in 1997, The Creature
Comforts is made up of Chris Tolle, formerly of
Action Man, on guitar and vocals, Brian Everard
on bass, J.D. on keyboards, and Bill Brimblecom Jr. on drums.