"The title of IQEQ's second album is indicative of the quartet's music mantra: Insanity sometimes seems to be the purpose. IQEQ experiments with grooves and prog-rock ideas, builds toward a crest of roaring guitars, vocals, keys, and, yes, clarinet ... then plunges headfirst into infinity.
Strangeness rules, whether it's the lounge-lizard f-bomb during "Animals" or swirling noise freakout near the beginning of the title track. As was the case on IQEQ's debut CD, "Loco/Motive" is an acquired taste - especially if clarinet makes you want to hurl. But the sound quality has improved, as has the songwriting and execution. Much like jam bands, IQEQ dabbles too often, and vocals -though better - aren't this group's strongest suit. But IQEQ is darker, heavier and more avant-garde than jam bands, even if the smell of Phish permeates some of this disc's quirky tracks.
The final third of the album contains IQEQ's most dynamic, spacey and interesting music. "Melodramatic, overdramatic, primadonna," vocalist Tom Kershaw sings on the hard-hitting "Bridges," right before IQEQ cannonballs into its own melodramatic, overdramatic pool of prog. The title track is self-indulgent, trippy, even spastic. It also triggers Pink Floyd flashbacks. Which means it's pretty great. Eccentric listeners will bump up the volume on their headphones and remind themselves that this encouraging, improving band is from Boise." - Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman
"...you have to appreciate IQEQ's trip..." - Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman
“When I first heard IQEQ, I was intrigued by their unique, difficult-to-define sound, and was--then and there--a fan.” – Amy Atkins, Boise Weekly
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Hi there! We've got a new EP that we're especially proud of called Summer which is the second in our series of seasonal EPs this year. We'd love for you to listen to the EP online, and to do so, just click on the graphic below. If you like what you hear, we'd be very grateful if you'd support our efforts by buying the EP for €2.50 (around $3.20).
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Boise Queer Idol is back for its third year and we want you!
In 2009 the party just keeps getting better. This year's winner will walk away with a grand prize of $500, a cameo solo performance at the Common Ground "PROUD!" Concert with The Portland Gay Men's Chorus - in front of hundreds of fans, and the singular title of Boise Queer Idol 2009.
The competition is always tight, so reserve your song today, purchase your tickets now and get VIP seating and special prizes by visiting our website BoiseQueerIdol.com
Also, don't miss out on Pride's special event for 2009 - PROUD! featuring Boise's Common Ground Chorus, LipsInc, and The Portland Gay Men's Chorus. Buy your tickets before they sell out!
For more information on Boise Pride 2009 including a list of events, and important dates, please visit their website at BoisePride.org
THIS SATURDAY AT TERRAPIN STATION! We have a great show this Saturday at Terrapin, Byron Space Circus is an electric gypsy-grass band from Santa Cruz. They will be joined by Arkansas based jam-rock band Joey Farr and The Fuggins Wheat Band. Boise's own The Very Most will open the show.
PRIZE GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT INCLUDING A $100 BAR TAB!
That film and music event sounds like a good time at the knitting factory. I will try to make it down! Do you guys know someone is giving away free tickets on craigslist for it?
Thanks for the add! Come check out Terrapin Station's Masquerade Ball Saturday Feb 21 and purchase Moon Glitter Candles from 8-Midnight! They shimmer as they melt so if you can't make it come pick some up from Crone's Cupboard on Orchard and Emerald.
Are you going to be playing a show any time soon? I've seen you guys play two years in a row for my birthday... Will I luck out? Love yous guys, glad you're back together. You fellas are money! Stal
i miss it. the recording sessions, the shows and most of all the nights were we play heads up when there is nothing else to do but steel each others two bucks and throw back a couple of beers. LONG LIVE IQEQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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