Here are some recent reviews for "New People Make Us Nervous"
3rd Generation Nation Webzine - Germany:
Thanks to Adam for the Translation.
With "new people make us nervous" the Canadian trio transitions smoothly
from their preceding album "aux". Once more, they emphasize their
ability to write strong melodies which impact the listener immediately.
the remaining tracks are great to begin with but grow on you inevitably
becoming magnificent musical moments captured on this latest creation.
As mentioned, the melodies are Alpha and Omega and on this
album they create a unique mix from old British power pop and 80's new
wave to isolated, oblique guitar riffs like Wire and '77 punk rock. All
of these aspects were brought together in a masterfully done studio
production. This is another album accomplished once more with their own
unique accents and it never sounds like a copy of a copy. Simply class!(*****)
Maximumrocknroll 285
Wow, a welcome new dsicovery for me. Mining the same updated pop-punk/power-pop/mod-punk vein as SMALLTOWN or current faves (and co-Canucks) TRANZMITORS, with the hint of a less snotty BRIEFS and a literary JAWBREAKER-esque quality to the lyrics. Great stuff, recorded well and with great catchy choruses. Sounds authentic but not retro. Eight songs at 45RPM for max. auditory effect. Apparently the CD has five more songs-BOO! If those extra songs we're any good they'd be onthe vinyl. You don't need 'em! (AM)
NOW WAVE Webzine
Statues
New People Make Us Nervous CD
(Pelado Records/Shooting at Decoys)
(REVIEW BY LORD RUTLEDGE)
Your typical pop-crazy Now Wave readers will love Sudbury, Ontario's Statues. On its second full-length release, this mod/punk/powerpop trio lets loose 13 bolts of upbeat, high-energy tuneage that I can't help but crank loud. What a great album!
Kicking up some snappy Jam/Buzzcocks electricity a la American counterparts The Adored and specializing in bright, frenetic melodies that would thrill fans of Green Day, Statues storm out of the gates and never let up on this delightful sophomore effort. It's hard to single out one particular "hit", because song after song is tuneful and energetic in the most thoroughly enjoyable way. I'm especially keen on "Living In Lines", "Nerve Damage", "The Last Stand", and "Rubber Gloves". With the exception of minor forays into the realm of Clashy reggae and radio friendly post-punk, the disc delivers a non-stop barrage of pulsating power chords and brisk, catchy tunes. But don't go thinking this is lightweight, fluffy stuff! The vibe here is nervy, not cutesy. There are no sappy songs about broken hearts or unattainable pretty girls. In fact, one of the things I like most about this album is the lyrics. Here Statues take on some sharp social commentary in a non-preachy and not at all heavy-handed way. These are songs that reflect the pervasive anxiety and emotional disconnection that plague today's world: technology gone too far, governments and employers intruding into our lives, consumerism run amok, and the overmedicated masses beset by the rigors of the rat race. All of this 21st Century fear and loathing is explored with good humor and invigorating, high-spirited playing. I defy you not to smile and dance your way through the infectious refrain "We can't complain about the weather/If we never go outside".
All in all, a totally outstanding release from one of North America's most underrated punky pop groups. Jump on it, Now Wave Nation!
---Lord Rutledge
January 12, 2007
Screaming Bloody Mess Webzine
Statues - New People Make Us Nervous (Pelado Records)
If you find a better example of power pop punk than ‘Living in Lines’ than fucking email me at the address at the bottom of this review and let me know as it would have to bloody good to challenge the little over two minutes of goodness from Statues (a three piece pop punk with just the right amount of mod leanings ) See -‘Nerve Damage’. Think of modern day pop punk – the Ergs- mixed with a more upbeat Jawbreaker. While the ska inflected All Good Things could probably have been left off this is otherwise a quality release.
www.peladorecords.com
Tim Scott
LEATHERFACE – I want the moon STATUES - Living in lines GRABASS CHARLESTONS - I like cats ULTIMO RESORTE – Cementerio caliente/Peligro social NATIVE NOD – High tide in Alaska FOR SCIENCE - Fenway lights THE EXPLODER – The letter WALTER SCHREIFELS - Society suckers (Agnostic Front cover) AGNOSTIC FRONT - Society suckers REACTIONARY THREE – The 5-year theory FIFTH HOUR HERO - My sympathies SCHUND - Schund DIESEL BOYS - Melanie Branks where can you be BULLETS *IN – Shots ring malice DEAD POP CLUB - So You think you can dance WALTER SCHREIFELS - Things we say (Gorilla Biscuits cover) APARAT – Terroristi THE UNLOVABLES - i've cried for you GLO – Discoäckel STATUES - The last stand
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