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The Ep got another review in www.culturebunker.com check it out:

Davis-Self-titled (Elastic Records 2007)

This debut five song E.P. from Brad Davis of Fu Manchu is surprisingly accessible and laden with catchy hooks. I love Fu Manchu, and while I could have been just as happy to hear more of their trademark "rock your socks off" 70's influenced hard rock jams, there's more than one agenda at work here, which is one of its strengths. Davis's sincere love of old school guitar bands is still evident, but there's nods to more than just Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Deep Purple, or Cheap Trick, which the Fu have mined so well in the past. The opening track recalls Bowie's "Diamond Dogs", another wails with guitar leads that could have easily marched right out of a classic Mountain or Guess Who album, and other less readily identifiable but just as tasteful influences hide behind the scenes like tigers in the brush. But these are historical reference points used to craft originals, not rip-offs. The vocals sound decidedly more contemporary which give it a uniquely modern sound while still leaving its feet firmly planted in traditional roots rock. The drumming on the record is (pardon the pun) rock solid, as is the bass, but just like in Fu Manchu, the ballsy guitars are given the most spotlight, and as a guitar fan this one was right up my alley.

8 on a scale of 1-11. The Swede

We got a pretty good review in the current issue of Big Takeover magazine (issue #60), That's all.

--Brad

Yup, Davis Ep is now available on itunes. Just look up "Davis Ep"

--Brad

Looks like we got played on 103.1 That makes us pretty happy. Please keep it going and request us! Please call 887 900 1031 and ask for Crystal Ball . Or you can go here online: http://www.indie1031.fm/requests/request.php and do it internet style.

---Brad

Due to the onslaught of bands promoting their shows/cds/videos on the comments section I'm holding off on adding band pages. If you're into our music and that isn't your intention you can message me.

Thanks, Brad

The Davis EP will be released offically on January 9th but pre-release copies are available directly from Elastic Records right now. Here is the message from them:Copies of Davis EP is available through Elastic records for $6.99 USA. $9.99 international. Postage is included. Send paypal payments to : elasticr@yahoo.com . Check out www.elasticrecords.com for other releases.

--Brad

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We got a song on the new Small Stone records covers comp "Sucking The 70's, Back In The Saddle Again". Me and Mark did a version of "Outlaw Man" of the Eagles "Desperado" record. You can order it on the Small Stone website.... http://www.smallstone.com/album61.html

--Brad