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"I've been gargling with Drano," Dennis explains about his vocal tone on Ten Foot Pole's new album, Subliminable Messages. Maybe he's not joking - the polite 14-year-old sounding voice of the Unleashed era has matured to new levels of grit and depth, leaving listeners with a mental image of a singer's forehead veins bulging.
Five albums in twice as many years, over 1,000 shows played around the globe, but as far as Ten Foot Pole is concerned, this is just the beginning. Revitalized by Dennis' newfound vocal intensity and the fresh talent of newcomers Mike Levy (bass) and Eric Cody (lead guitar), the band has never been more energized. Subliminable Messages is the perfect document of this rebirth: the traditions of relentless drums, jerky guitars, and up-tempo tunes get respectful nods, but the new recording is somehow bigger than the sum of its parts and history. As Dennis dryly puts it, "We try to learn at least one new chord on every album. This time it's B sharp."
Asked about the meaning of the title, Dennis says "George W. coined the phrase in response to accusations that his election ads used subliminal techniques. I interpret it as a melding of subliminal and abominable, a combination appropriate for today's political climate." No doubt the band also got a chuckle envisioning kids playing the tracks backwards looking for hidden phrases - which they CLAIM do not exist.
Have you ever heard an album where every song sounds the same? No need to worry about that here. Each tune on Subliminable Messages has a distinct personality. Some songs are among TFP's heaviest, while others continue the band's history of understated humor. Whether the lyrics examine the struggle to be politically effective - "Wake Up (and smell the fascism) - the perils of a diabolical girlfriend - "Last Call for Russell's Balls" - or the stigma of childhood labels - "Kicked Out of Kindergarten" - the band never loses sight of their trademark urgency and sincerity.
(Also read Ten Foot Pole's Biography on www.tenfootpole.com)
hey.. just wondering, i heard years ago that one of the orig members of ten foot pole opened a bar up in cali. anyone happen to know anything about that??
Awesome, Well fingers crossed to you ending up doing a europe tour then! i'll keep my eyes peeled. Would be ace hearing all the classics live again. I might have to try and sneak us in opening slot at a gig or two if you make it to the uk!
hey dennis, great news about you lot playing gigs again! hope your christmas/new years eve was good. i really want to come and see but i dont think i can make it to Belgium. Any plans to tour over here when you're on your travels? steve
You really made my day!!! You are my favorite band since forever and I still play your records almost every day. I'm singing also in a punkrock band (the octopussy's) and you guys are really an inspiration to me. I never got a chance to see you perform and now you're coming to Belgium and I couldn't be happier!
I wish you for the next year... The magic would be your best dress, your smile your best present, your eyes your best destiny and your happiness your best wish. Happy 2009!!!
You know them categories bands have to choose from? Punk, rock, alternative...if there was one called "tenfootpole", we'd have it...you guys fucking rule...
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