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The Flip Side

by Monogroove

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Modern Day Romeo 03:20
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So Many Other Lives 03:41
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Stepping Stone 02:42
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My Town 02:50 video
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WENT DOWN AROUND TOWN JUST THE OTHER DAY BOUGHT A TICKET TO THE LOCAL MATINEE IN MY TOWN, THIS MY TOWN JOHN D’S SETTING UP THE MICROPHONES GOING OUT TO CATCH BLACK GTO IN MY TOWN IN MY TOWN MY TOWN ( ALWAYS CHANGING) MY TOWN ( ALWAYS REMAINING) MY TOWN CAN NEVER BE FOUND IN YOUR TOWN UH OH, WE’RE ON THE RADIO, PAUL CRITZ SPINNING ON THE LOCAL SHOW IN MY , IN MY TOWN DRIVING THROUGH THE GREAT WALLS OF WONDERSTUMP TREES SOARING HIGHER THAN YOU EVER COULD IN MY TOWN THIS IS MY TOWN ( I WILL BE AROUND, CAUSE I LIVE IN THIS TOWN (I WILL BE OK, AS I AM HERE TO STAY) SMITH RIVERS FLOWING TO THE OPEN GROUNDS WILD BIRDS SETTING UP THEIR OPEN HOMES IN MY , IN TOWN MOM AND POP SHOPS UP AND DOWN THE ROADS STOP IN PEEK INTO THE WINDOW STORES IN MY TOWN IN MY TOWN MY TOWN ( ALWAYS CHANGING) MY TOWN ( ALWAYS REMAINING) MY TOWN WHATS GOING ON IN YOUR TOWN ROCKY BEACHES ON THE COAST OF EBB AND FLOW EVERYONE IS GAZING AT THE BEAUTY SHOW IN MY TOWN THIS IS MY TOWN, WHATS GOING ON IN YOUR TOWN
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Let Me Know 02:56
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I Don't Wanna Say 03:43
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Dirty Dogs 04:14
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Tuff On Dirt 02:43
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Won't Walk Away 03:54
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10.
I Think Of You 02:42
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11.
Mine All Mine 03:33
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12.
I Am The Sun 03:11
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13.
Brimstone 03:50
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14.
One Tin Soldier 04:00
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Monogroove's Extraordinary "The Flip Side"
review by -John V's Eclectic Avenue
Monogroove, the fantastic West Coast band led by the incomparable Rin Lennon, are back with their latest release, The Flip Side. Like the group's last two albums, There's Something Here and Into The Sun, The Flip Side is a fabulous record, filled with a terrific selection of rock, pop, folk, and punk flavored songs, which are steeped in the sounds of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, ranging from the ultra-cool, retro vibe of the opening track "Modern Day Romeo" to straight ahead rockers like "Brimstone" and the psychedelic-tinged "So Many Other Lives."

Lennon's extraordinary vocals, tender and angelic one moment, imbued with tough girl swagger the next, are passionate and filled with conviction. Just check out the phenomenal "I Am The Sun" and the 1960s pop-inspired "I Think Of You" and "I Don't Wanna Say" to see what I mean. Her guitar playing is also terrific, and is ably matched by the outstanding work of the band, which features Michael George on guitar and vocals, Jay Smith on drums and vocals, and Alias Wilde on bass. From the fabulous ballad "Let Me Know" to the modern rock flavored sound of "Mine All Mine," their top-notch musical chops, and superb vocals and harmonies, are clearly in evidence throughout the album.

The Flip Side also features a pair of very cool covers. The group's high-energy take on "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone" (previously recorded by the likes of Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Monkees and The Sex Pistols) is a groovy delight, and their heartfelt rendering of Coven's "One Tin Soldier" is a powerful version of a song whose themes are more topical than ever in these often fractious times. It's not easy to re-do well-known songs like these and truly make them your own, but Monogroove succeeds admirably with their superb renditions of these classic, much loved tunes.

Every track on The Flip Side (which will be released on January 5) is worthy of multiple spins, from pop-flavored confections like "My Town" to guitar-infused rockers like "Tuff on Dirt" and "Dirty Dogs." These brilliantly crafted songs are definitely going to become new favorites, and are absolutely worthy of being added to your personal playlists. This is an exceptional record, made with care and affection by musicians who like ourselves, are clearly fans of the rock, pop, punk and power pop of the classic era.

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released January 5, 2024

Rin Lennon-guitar/vocals
Michael George-guitar/vocals
Jay Smith-drums/vocals
Alias Wilde-bass guitar

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Monogroove Crescent City, California

Maybe Monogroove are a band that will last for ever? Now, that would be nice, wouldn’t it? Yes, I’m getting to feel a bit sentimental now.
The verdict? Pop in the sixties California style., Bluesbunny Magazine.
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