There's Something Here

by Monogroove

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theexplodingogre Beautiful Beatles like harmony rises from this psych-pop band from California along with harder garage bangers. The musicianship is a deal heavier and more psychedelic than anything the Beatles released, and that's a good thing for this record, as it grooves throughout. Favorite track: The Rain.

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1.	Back Seat 02:54	info	buy track
2.	Can I Take A Chance 02:04	info	buy track
3.	God Please 04:23	info	buy track
4.	The Looking Glass 03:35	info	buy track
5.	There For You 02:52	info	buy track
6.	The Rain 03:48	info	buy track
7.	All I Want Is You 02:36	info	buy track
8.	Little Miss Cool 02:38	info	buy track
9.	I'll Never Know 02:47	info	buy track
10.	If I Were To Say 02:39	info	buy track
11.	Up In The Attic 02:17	info	buy track
12.	Magical Mystery Tour 06:07 video	info	buy track
13.	Now And Forever 02:23	info	buy track

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One of the benefits of spinning the radio dial back in the day was landing on a song you loved, or discovering one you hadn’t heard before, and digging its vibe. On There’s Something Here, the latest release from the California based band Monogroove, there’s no need to change the station to hear another great song. This talented trio treats us to a baker’s dozen of cool tracks, whose influences range from power pop to garage rock to psychedelia to punk, with a generous helping of folk mixed in for good measure. There’s Something Here is nothing less than a fantastic journey through the various rock and roll sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, imbued with a modern twist, and anchored by the band’s obvious love for the genres they’re celebrating.

The album opens with “Back Seat,” a Big Star meets Cheap Trick by way of the Raspberries number that perfectly sets the tone for what’s to follow. The rest of the record features a terrific roster of songs, including the harmony-filled melodies of “Can I Take A Chance,” as well as the baroque pop styled “The Looking Glass” and “The Rain.” There’s also the marvelous “God Please,” an earnest plea for peace in these troubled times, and folk-infused tracks like the lovely ballads “I’ll Never Know” and the achingly beautiful, ethereal “Now and Forever.” The band also knows how to rock out when they want to, as evidenced by the electric punk energy of “Up In The Attic” and the 1960s rock meets 1990s alternative rock sound of “Little Miss Cool.”

Monogroove's lineup features the multi-talented Rin Lennon on guitar and vocals, the masterful bass work of Woody Cross and the splendid drumming of Kenny Cratty, both of whom also contribute to the letter-perfect vocals. The band’s marvelous musical chemistry, tight chops and glorious harmonies create music that’s an absolute blast to listen to, and you’ll want to do just that, over and over again. Any band that can not only sound Beatlesque throughout their album, but also manages to pull off a dazzling cover of the classic “Magical Mystery Tour,” (featuring special guest star Probyn Gregory on trumpet) is well worth your time and attention.

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released June 10, 2020

Rin Lennon-vocals/guitar
Kenny Cratty-drums/vocals
Woody Cross-- Bass guitar/vocals
Trumpet- Probyn Gregory
Adam Marsland- B3 organ/farfisa
Stephanie Erdel-Keyboard
Produced by Steve Refling

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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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