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Grandville is the dream project of songwriters Robb Vallier, Todd McCool, George Nakonechny. On the bands self-titled debut, they deliver a high energy, straightforward rock n roll album. Grandville is driven by Valliers fervent vocals, the fret board wizardry of lead guitarist McCool and the powerhouse rhythms supplied by bass man Nakonechny. The ten tracks are an intoxicating blend of brains and brawn, an engaging brew marked by vibrant melodies, chiming guitars, inventive rhythms and lyrics that cut straight to the heart of the wild, wondrous human condition. We dont try to be anything we arent, Vallier explains. Were all smart, energetic guys who like to get people excited and maybe give em something to think about as well. The lyrics are deep, but the music is fun: a combination of intelligence and energy.

The album kicks off with Follow, a rocker with a bright buoyant melody, beautiful harmonies, icy shimmering guitar work and a drum pattern full of dramatic stops and starts. Deliver is a pop tune with an R&B/Gospel feel thats highlighted by the sanctified piano work of Kenneth Crouch (Eric Clapton, Kelly Clarkson, Dr. Dre). Disaster Fiend is a psychedelic blues tune that tips its hat to The Beatles, with a groove adapted from Tomorrow Never Knows. Other standout tracks include Ghost (Inside My Head) which lives up to its title with its odd instrumentation: spooky, moaning old school Mellotron and vibes that chime like a graveyard church bell. While You Were Sleeping harks back to the glam rock of the 70s with a simple guitar riff that keeps building and building. "Lovers And Madmen is a dynamic, driving ballad with a percussion track that features woodblocks, trashcans, stomping feet and the drumming of special guest, Abe Laborial Jr. (Paul McCartney).

Grandville has only been playing together for 13 months, but theyve already developed into an exciting live unit that can play as a full rock band or in smaller acoustic settings. Theyve been knockin em dead at hometown Hollywood venues like, The El Rey, Viper Room, The Roxy, Key Club, as well as the House of Blues in Las Vegas.

The band is gearing up for the release of their new EP, Chasing The Sun . In the meantime, the band is keeping busy playing the Southern California club circuit and plotting out a national tour that will bring their muscular, melodic rock n roll to a venue near you.

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Theres this general lament among music fans that the popularity with portable mp3 players is driven in part by the discernible lack of artists capable of writing an albums worth of fixating fare. So when a band like Grandville comes along, you need to shut up and listen. NUVO NEWSWEEKLY

Their melodic nature is the bands biggest strengththe bands sound is layered, but not complex. The different layers are perfectly constructed and there are hand claps and production elements throughout. PULSE WEEKLY

Grandville reminds us that, as cynical as we may be, we can still tremble at the thought of a sensuous romantic kiss. MUSIC CONNECTION

When most bands are hating life, and being over dramatic, Grandville does it all right by making music fun again while singing lyrics that people can relate with. ALL AGES ZINE

"this band has potential of making it big for sure -- songs like Throwaway", "While You Were Sleeping" and "Follow" should be released on a major label! MELODIC.NET

At last, heres a band who seemingly couldnt care less about trend or genre, just writing, playing and performing GREAT songs, and believe me, this record is packed with great songs. That, in a nutshell, is Grandville, the latest contender for album of the year. Hell, its a contender for the album of any year SUBBA-CULTCHA.COM