"Only a few of this city’s up-and-coming acts have digested their influences as thoroughly as Invasions. Their singer rocks a Dylanesque yelp, their only-lightly distorted guitars are pure British Invasion (ha) and their drummer has clearly spent a few hours with The Strokes’ first album. And yet, the local quartet swagger like they willed themselves into existence — there’s no homage being paid here, only brazen theft. Which explains why Magic is as full of ebullient glee as a convertible full of joyriding hooligans. “Rat Bastard” is a blast from start to finish, “Out Of Touch” crams about 10 hooks into its three-and-a-half minutes and “Atlantic Blvd.” is jaunty, cheeky and simply terrific. Let the invasion(s) begin."
- Dave Morris of Eye Weekly
"The psychedelic capital of the world (Toronto) pulls another great band from it’s seemingly bottomless magician’s hat. Invasions sit comfortably at the edge of the swirling psych vortex, just dipping their toes in and pulling their own pop faces while they’re at it, oblivious as to how special this music actually is. “Helpless Magic” is upbeat and full of swagger, with a melody that sticks like bubblegum to your boots, guitars like uncontrollable dogs licking your face, drums jumping up and down on your back, and a vocal delivery of totally wasted cool. There’s only one thing I can possible say to sum this song up - 'It’s magic…' "
- Daydream Generation
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There's a much simpler solution to your big problem
that you don't have to look up or make believe. If it's
scary and frightening, read the communist manifesto
or look at the northern lights. Become a sushi master.
Draw a picture using your best crayons and spend more
time on it than you would talking to your family. Make
things, really anything that might look like something.
All the people you know who are trying to make something of themselves, even though it might be ALL IN
THEIR HEADS -give them a pat on the back and maybe
someday they will be a great artist or role model. or
even if they are already, lets hope their egotism fades
away lest they be forgotten.
If a lightening bolt hits them or blows up your neighbors
house, say "Hey you're ONE in a trillion" and thank your
head it wasn't you, and listen to Invasions because we
will make your day better and change and grow with
your every mood, kinda like the economy ......
The Rivoli better get ready, because tonight VEDETTE, Canary Mine and Little Foot Long Foot are coming to party, and bringing all of their party people. Each act is super-pumped to bring you their best set EVER, and we can't wait to see you there! If you miss out, then you'll be one of those sucky "I missed out people", and someone will play a sad, farty old tuba song in your honour... Don't be like that. This one's definitely gonna be a party, and you won't believe what's in store for you. So c'mon by the Rivoli tonight! 334 Queen Street West (which is basically at Queen & Spadina.)
Vedette is playing tomorrow night (FRI OCT 10th) at the Silver Dollar Room (NW corner of College & Spadina). Joining us are Actors & Architects who are releasing a new CD as well as Nature Move Faster and Palace of the End! C'mon out! It's Thanksgiving long weekend and there is plenty to be thankful for... including live music in this great city... AND BOOZE!!! So are you comin' or what?
Tumble weeds scattered when the 15 Cent Wash came in-on the scene. It was the late 1960s. This was a time for new revolution. It may have been forgotten ... but only submerged behind the mind. New services were provided, and the people forgot; into bliss - The clothes were clean and dry.
That was a great set at Rancho Relaxo. Whiplash garage-rock coalescing with post-punk, with that vintage roughness an integral part of the appeal. A tight, groovy snapshot of the psych-garage era and giving it a contemporary sheen. No chilly detour here. Straight from the heart of the past and right into your speakers.
