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The Kickbacks
Rock / Folk Rock / Americana



BOSTON, Massachusetts
United States

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   The Kickbacks: General Info
Member Since3/9/2006
Band Websitewww.TheKickbacks.com
Band MembersTad Overbaugh - vocals, guitar, tunes

Steve Scott - guitar, keys, backing vocals, producer

Matthew Arnold - bass

Perry James - drums

contact:
TheKickbacks
@hotmail.com
InfluencesSome favorites include: The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Peter Case, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Ron Sexsmith, Wilco, Lloyd Cole
Sounds Like
Click the album covers below to purchase the CD or mp3s from CDBaby

All albums are also available at iTunes



Even The Blues (2008)


Motel Stars (2006)
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Blindside View (2002)
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Blue Man's Collar EP (2000)
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Longitude (1998)
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Record LabelPeeled Label Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Kickbacks
The Kickbacks - Even The Blues (2008)

Never far from a notebook or hand-held recorder, Kickbacks' songwriter, Tad Overbaugh is not one to miss out on capturing a good line or melody when it comes. "I don't count on getting good ideas, so when I get one, I want to remember it", says Overbaugh laughing.

The Kickbacks debuted in 1998 with the release of Longitude, and soon after, the Blue Man's Collar EP (2000). The band received favorable reviews from critics for Blindside View (2002) and Motel Stars (2006) for, as one reviewer put it, "songs that ring with depth, authenticity, and plenty of hook-infused power”.

The new album, Even The Blues (2008), was produced by guitarist/multi-instrumentalist and "partner-in-crime" as Overbaugh puts it, Steve Scott. Even The Blues again features the Motel Stars (2006) lineup of Matt Arnold on bass and Perry James on drums.

"Even The Blues is about trying to enjoy the good moments as they pass, amidst the struggles that are always there. A lot of the album is about some form of escapism and using it to get back to a good place", says Overbaugh.

Even The Blues - Song by Song by Tad Overbaugh

1. Figure You Out"
"This song is about the relationship we all have with life. It's about the moments when we feel like taking on its mystery and trying to make sense of it all."

2. "Going Out To Get Home"
"Although we might be settled and in a good place, life continues to move and tug at things. This is about how we continually need to keep finding our "sweet spot" or place that feels like home."

3. "Motel Stars"
"I find motels to be very escapist. No bills. You can shut the world out with a twist of the blinds and nobody knows where you are for the night. Motels always feel very relaxing/recharging to me. Wanting to 'see the Motel Stars' is about having that feeling."

4. "Even The Blues"
"About escaping some of life's harshness through self-medication."

5. "Getaway Car"
"About needing connection and to escape from it all."

6. "Bulletproof"
"Things happen to people that seem to change them to become this way (bulletproof). You know there's more there under the surface, but it becomes their survival tactic to get by and not be hurt again."

7. "Expect Delays"
"Inspired by any of the many signs that have flashed these words in my face while driving in and around Boston over the years. It dawned on me one day that this applies to just about everything in life and not just the traffic in front of me."

8. "Isolation Blue"
"About sticking to your guns and not settling for less than you believe in, even at the price of isolation and loneliness."

9. "Enjoy The Ride"
"About trying to do just that, through the good and the bad."

10. "No Guarantees"
"There really aren't any. It's about holding onto what you need to get by despite everything."

Even The Blues - Press

"Another high-quality offering that might be their best yet. A golden mean between Paul Westerberg and Tom Petty."
-Absolute Powerpop

"The Kickbacks have delivered!"
-Not Lame Recordings

"A satisfying collection of powerpop rockers."
-Metronome Magazine

"Stories set to a perfect Stones-y/Replacemats-y backbeat."
-The Big Takeover

"A solid collection of tunes."
-BabySue.com

"Fantastic rockin’, rootsy pop. 10 well-written songs from a band that deserves way more attention."
-Daggerzine.com

Even The Blues and all other Kickbacks's albums are available now at: CDBaby and iTunes.

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The Kickbacks's Friends Comments
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Fabio Nosotti Photographer

Fabio Nosotti



Oct 15 2009 3:11 PM

thank you for your friendship guys...it's funny just listening right now to your last cd..superb...
Fabio
americana-uk

americana-uk



Oct 13 2009 1:40 PM

Hello,

New tracks up on the site this month from Dropkick, Little Tybee, The Os and Uncle Jeff and jolyl good they all are too so please check them out.

Happy listening
Jay Banerjee

Jay Banerjee



Sep 7 2009 9:20 PM


Jay Banerjee


Barry Swink Films™

Barry Swink Films™



Jul 10 2009 5:47 PM

Thanks for being our friend!!

BSF



Vinyl Nixon

Vinyl Nixon



Jul 7 2009 2:12 PM

Thanks so much for the add!
ROY ORBISON

ROY ORBISON



May 5 2009 8:53 PM

MERCY !!!!
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



May 3 2009 7:50 PM

Argh! Scott played a solo gig Thursday night & the Celtic game was on. It was a competing factor. Had to be 10 times worse there. Done gigs in Chapel Hill when UNC were playing in the NCAA tournament. Even the crickets were watching the game. ;-)
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



May 2 2009 3:21 PM

How did it go last night?
MIKE PARRISH

MIKE PARRISH



Apr 21 2009 2:09 PM




15 Songs & Effigy Awards Announcements on this Player!!


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The Neat

The Neat



Apr 13 2009 4:58 PM

Glad ya found us!
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



Mar 22 2009 11:59 PM

What's up Tad?
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



Jan 31 2009 6:24 PM

Opps, here's the link for Shupp, http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=_9pgNGc2q0Q&feature=channel_page.
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



Jan 30 2009 1:40 AM

Hey Tad:

Here's an acoustic version of 'Another Life' by Mike Shupp. You should be getting the full-band, CD version soon.

Thanks again for sending all those CDs.

Best,

Chris
MaidaValeLover Vol. 1

MaidaValelover Radio Lover



Jan 29 2009 8:54 PM

maidavalelover siger mange gange tak for add
- thanks so much for the add

MVL, Danmark
Memphis 59

Memphis 59



Jan 14 2009 3:46 PM

Tad:

Thanks so much for the kind words and the Kickbacks CDs. We are loving them.

Best,

Memphis 59
the mericans

the mericans



Dec 15 2008 9:57 PM

great new record - looking forward to church at the end of april . . .
The Injured Parties

The Injured Parties



Dec 8 2008 4:41 PM

Sounds great! Kickbacks kick ass!
Shawn Byrne

Shawn Byrne



Nov 10 2008 2:57 AM

Loving the new stuff guys. Congrats!
I should be coming to Boston hopefully by the end of the year.
Let's grab a beer eh?
Mitch Olivier

Mitch Olivier



Nov 9 2008 1:46 AM



Thanks for the add
keep on rocking
cheers
Mitch
Shakyfoot

Shakyfoot



Oct 21 2008 4:43 PM

The Dirty Truckers

The Dirty Truckers



Oct 10 2008 2:59 AM

Another ass-kicker of an album! Well done AGAIN boys.

Baker
Sharecropper

Sharecropper



Oct 6 2008 7:28 PM

sounded great last night fellas!

see ya soon....
TULSA

TULSA



Oct 5 2008 2:41 PM

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
OCTOBER 12 MIDDLE EAST
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TULSA
FACES ON FILM
CITAY (DEAD OCEANS)
High on Stress

High on Stress



Oct 1 2008 2:01 AM

thank you :)
High on Stress

High on Stress



Sep 30 2008 10:08 PM

Great stuff, guys!
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