REVIEWS
"On 2006's Golden EP, Raleigh-based quartet Boxbomb outlined a peculiar brand of melodic grunge laced with hard rock.... The band's first full-length, My Obsession, finds Boxbomb looking to expand on and improve on the sounds from Golden, building from their grunge base with an ambitious span of assorted genres including country and blues" -The Independent
"Boxbomb are an experience to behold. Their live performance has made them one the most respected acts in North Carolina today. Musically the band sounds like early Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead (circa-The Bends) mixed the melodies and atmosphere of Coldplay or U2 (circa-Joshua Tree). Boxbomb is a rock n roll band that cares about more than just the after-party. They create songs with depth and meaning, while avoiding the manifesto approach that many political-rockers take. To put it simply: Boxbomb is good. Very good." -ArtBarSC.com
"While this album is filled with all kinds of musical goodness (check out the stunning guitar work on one of the album's best tracks, "Get What You Pay For"), there is substance to go along with it. Some of the content is dark and while not all of it is hopeful, it's honest. Whether Gustafson is singing about his desire to get out of his own way or to try and find the direction he's supposed to be heading in, there's a contemplative tone the lyrics. The title track almost sounds like his life motto: 'I don't want to change all my obsessions/ Or let them fade into nothing/ I don't want to live by obligation/ Cuz who we are is who we are/ All we are is who we are.'" -Stereosubversion.com
"Modern rock with progressive, artistic flairs and a very charismatic vocalist in Ryan Gustafson. It's a fraction too smart to get played on the radio, yet it is polished enough for anyone to enjoy on the first listen - and there is some spectacular guitarwork on 'Not The Same.' .....3.5 out of 4 stars!" -Alternative Press
BOXBOMB began in the spring of 2003, finding all of its members under the age of 21. During this post-hardcore era many of their contemporaries explored the “emo” style, or the various forms of indie rock. Boxbomb, however, chose another route: early 90’s grunge/alt rock, using the inspiration and successes of those before them. Their self-released “Golden EP” (2005) paid homage to such bands as Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead (circa The Bends), and other late 20th century greats.
Boxbomb's first full length, My Obsession, is a blend of homage and originality that is breath of fresh air. Drawing upon influences that range from Radiohead to Ryan Adams, My Obsession never sounds like any one of its influences at one time. Simply put, My Obsession is a rock record without the overused formulas of modern radio or any MTV trends. Boxbomb's debut finds a young band exploring complex issues of war, peace, love, and humanity. If you want nasal-driven vocals, whining of a lost high school relationship, please look elsewhere. My Obsession is a dark journey with intelligently themed songs, but you don't need a PhD to appreciate it.
Just wanted to let you know we have our brand new song and myspace design up RIGHT NOW! This is a big event for us and we want you to be apart of it. Check out the Page and our new song "Don't Say A Word"!
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A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked the stock boy, 'Do these turkeys get any bigger?'
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
LA COMO ESTAS?, PASE A DESEARTE UN FELIZ DIA, QUE CADA UNA DE LAS COSAS O PROYECTOS QUE INICIES TRAIGAN EXITO, PAZ Y SABIDURIA A TU VIDA, MIL GRACIAS POR PERMITIRME SER TU AMIGO, DE VERDAD GRACIAS CREEME QUE HARE TODO LO POSIBLE POR QUE ASI SEA SIEMPRE Y NO DEFRAUDARTE NUNCA. YA TU SABES QUE AQUI TIENES UN AMIGO Y ERES LIBRE DE COMETAR CUANDO QUIERAS. PRONTICO VIENE MUSICA NUEVA ASI QUE QUEDATE PENDIENTE DE MI PAGINA POR EL MOMENTO TE INVITO A QUE ESCUCHES ALMA SENTENCIADA QUE YA VIENE LA VERSION DEFINITIVA Y BONUS EXTRAS CON VERSIONES EN DIFERENTES GENEROS. ESTOY CONTENTO DE TU AMISTAD Y ESPERO TU TAMBIEN LO ESTES .
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Holaaaaaaaaaa Boxbomb!!!!!!!! jejeje como andamos!! aqui pasando a saludar y a informar a la comunidad que ya estan abiertas las inscripciones para participar en el "THE ROCK BACK TO SCHOOL!! CONTEST" El 30 de Enero del 2010 en el MOO CLUB LINDAVISTA, te dejo los correos a los que se pueden comunicar las bandas para pedir informes, solo comuniquense al correo que les corresponda porfa!!! Sale chido y rola la info va saludos!!!
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La bandas de HIDALGO pueden comunicarse CORREO Y MESSENGER a: tocapachuka@hotmail.com
Las bandas de MORELOS, QUERETARO, GDL y otros estados de la Republica CORREO Y MESSENGER: chilangorock_provincia@hotmail.com Shidin y estamos en contacto vaaaaaa!!
Hey There WERE PUTTING UP A BRAND NEW SECRET COVER SONG AND LAYOUT TONIGHT AT 9PM!! Give it a listen, let us know what you think, and make it your profile song!! <333 TWAR!
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