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BREAK

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EAN: 
8 45121 01931 5
First released: 
20th March, 2010
This edition: 
20th March, 2010
Blurb: 

The 2010 album, "Break" is the latest One-Eyed Doll release. Kimberly's intense songwriting is the feature of this collection, highlighted by Jason Rufuss Sewell's heavy beats. Laden with murder ballads, theatrical peaks, dynamic lows, this album has been, by far, the most popular to date amongst the growing global fan community. -- from One-Eyed Doll's website

Kimberly Freeman Productions and Nebulost Studios are proud to present One-Eyed Doll's new album "Break." Break is the third album from the Austin based power trio led by super heroine Kimberly Freeman. The album features 12 songs that showcase Kimberly's stunning voice and innovative rock guitar style backed by an unbreakable rhythm section including Jason Rufuss Sewell (aka Junior) on Drums. Freeman's songwriting is unrelenting touching on subjects as harrowing as child abuse (Cinder Block), social injustice (New Orleans), and love that ends in murder (Murder Ballad). This intensity is balanced with light-hearted songs like "Beautiful Freak" a love song to her unique fans and "Bumble Bee" about a young girl's first encounter with the seemingly friendly insect. Break is a must-hear album for any music lover. It's a timeless work of art sure to win over even the most cynical of listeners. A modern masterpiece. -- from One-Eyed Doll's website

Contents: 

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Track list: 

  1. Airplane Man
  2. Beautiful Freak
  3. Murder Ballad
  4. See Jane Run
  5. Cinderblock
  6. Break
  7. Bumble Bee
  8. Redneck Love Song
  9. Murder Suicide
10. Sucker Fish
11. New Orleans
12. Resurrection

Biographical note(s): 

Described as Strawberry Shortcake meets Gwar and Valentine's Day meets Halloween with the visual impact of Japanese Anime, One-Eyed Doll is an award-winning Austin, Texas power rock duo with a loyal global fan base and extensive international press exposure. In 2010 and 2009 the group swept the SXSW Music Awards in categories such as Best New Band, Best Punk Band, Best Metal Band, Best Goth Band, Best Acoustic Guitarist, Best Producer, Best Drummer and Best Female Vocalist. The group has independently released three full-length albums, appears in Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines and has left several national tours in its wake including major anime conventions (DragonCon, AniMix, IKKiCON, Anime Overload, ShadoCon, etc.) Blazing the band's wildfire buzz amongst their growing legions of religiously crazed fans is One-Eyed Doll's cult leader: the impossible-not-to-love Kimberly Freeman, whose punishment is so sweet you'll beg for more.

MORE:

One-Eyed Doll's core members are the iconic Austin, TX wild child guitarist Kimberly Freeman and drummer Jason Rufuss Sewell: AKA "JUNIOR".

Freeman and Sewell have been working together in the studio since 2006. As Kimberly's career-long record producer, he became an integral part of the band's unique sound and even played instruments on the albums. With this experience in mind, Jason joined as drummer in late 2009.

One-Eyed Doll claims three commercially released albums. From 2007 to 2008 with the release of the debut album, "Hole," Freeman's small cult following exploded into a global fan base, setting a new standard for the modern independent guerrilla DIY business structure.

One-Eyed Doll released "Monster" in November 2008, once again under the precise hand of veteran producer [and now drummer] Jason Rufuss Sewell. The new album debuted, to the triumph of their inherently eccentric and diverse following, the group's signature dark, heavy hits, "Fight" and "Monster", blending seamlessly with radio pop style ballads like "Brief Candle" and "Pretty Song". -- from One-Eyed Doll's website

Quotes about: 

" . . . a super heroine that's alternately fierce, outrageous, vulnerable and sweet ... mesmerizing the audience with displays of physical agility that burst the confines of the stage." -- Marsha Mann, Insite Magazine

"One-Eyed Doll is captivating, wild and never predictable, the way indie rock should be." -- Celine, Sentimentalist Magazine

"Raucous, in-your face grunge rock that will kick your ass in a good way, just like the lead singer." -- Austin Soundcheck

"Between her metalesque guitar assault, sweet-toned yet fierce voice, danger-laden lyrics, and eclectic make-up, Freeman directs the band persona to something like heavy rock Japanese anime." Don Thomason, The Amplifier Magazine

"Kimberly Freeman is proving herself to be a maelstrom of musicality." -- Karsten Krooss, Edge Magazine

"This is theatre that you are witnessing, not mere spectacle. those monster guitars are used to punctuate intelligent and perceptive lyrics... That some sense of the theatrical and the lack of fear in their content make for some serious aural refreshment . . . " -- Bluesbunny UK

Reviews: 

Sean Cleas (Editor in Chief) of Insite Magazine

“I did it for love. I did it because I knew you’d want it all someday. I did it for love. Murder was the only way.” – "Murder Ballad"

Ever since I was turned on to One-Eyed Doll a few years ago by Insite’s Food Editor, Marsha Mann, I’ve loved seeing them live. It’s as much a theatrical experience as it is a rock show. One thing I’ve always been saddened by was the fact that their studio work really never stood up to the performances. With 2010’s Break One-Eyed Doll has finally turned in a studio recording that is as twisted, enchanting and real as their live show.

Break also introduces a new arrangement of One-Eyed Doll, from a two-piece guitar/drum set up to a three-member band. Kimberly Freemen (vocals/guitar) and PJ “Number Three” Evans (former drummer, now bass) are joined full-time by the album’s producer Jason Rufuss “Junior” Sewell (drums).

The first three tracks set the tone on the album. “Airplane Man” is an oddly radio-friendly offering that perked my ears up instantly. With “Beautiful Freak,” One-Eyed Doll proves just why they’ve gotten top honors as Austin’s Best Punk Band in the Austin Music Awards for the last two years. “Murder Ballad” is a disturbingly beautiful love song.

The guitar-driven kick-the-door-down One-Eyed Doll that people are accustomed to hearing doesn’t arrive on Break until the fourth song “See Jane Run". Songs like the title track and “Suckerfish” also follow the band’s tried and true metal sound.

Of course, storytelling is always a big part of the live experience, and Break features a few personal journey songs. “Cinderblock” tells the story of a 10-year old girl essentially raising herself while dealing with an alcoholic father. And the live staple “New Orleans", the true story of a boy dying in Freeman’s arms, has been captured well with a heartbeat-like rhythm behind it. Then there’s the dark “Murder Suicide". The album ends with the six-minute epic ballad “Resurrection".

The song that is most out of place on the album is also the track that the album wouldn’t feel complete without. Anyone who’s seen OED live knows there’s a humor aspect to balance out the dark undercurrent that runs along most of Freeman’s lyrics. So, a tongue-in-cheek country song called “Redneck Love Song” provides the comic relief on Break.

The title song is my favorite track. It’s a fitting song as “Break” is about coming into your own. No longer being confined by what is expected. “And I gave you silence. I gave you everything. And I’ll break my silence. I’m breaking everything". I have to admit, Break is not what I thought I was getting into when I popped the CD in. It’s much, much more.

The production-work by Sewell is great. Long-time fans may object that this album is “too polished” but I think it’s a wonderful representation of this band’s body of work. It’s real. That’s probably the most important thing. The songs are honest and on Break he was able to provide a professional recording without compromising the integrity of the songs.

This could be the album that introduces the rest of the world to One-Eyed Doll. All the pieces are in place. It very likely could, well, break the band. Find out more about One-Eyed Doll by visiting their website at www.oneeyeddoll.com.

If you'd like to listen to or purchase Break (or any of the albums in One-Eyed Doll's discography for that matter), the price is up to you. They are inviting people to name their price for the downloads. Here's a link - music.oneeyeddoll.com.