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http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=147048128  CMJ ARCHIVE FOR FLYING MACHINES  FLYING MACHINES: Flying MachinesSep 21, 2009By Marisa Aveling New York quartet Flying Machines eloquently brings back the best of classic rock and then some, with a keen attention to detail, snappy musicianship and sheer enthusiasm on their self-titled debut album. The quartet presents ten tracks that hurtle forward with unbridled energy, using catchy choruses as their finger-snapping lure. Big guitar riffs and optimistic melodies are grounded by vocalist William Ryan George's impressive range that effortlessly skips back and forth into falsetto. His willingness to dive into this arena will undoubtedly earn him comparisons to Freddie Mercury and the Darkness's Justin Hawkins, and while it's a big call, he certainly sings with just as much conviction. George's bandmates keep pace; guitarist John Wlaysewski and bassist Evan Joyce taking turns to let loose on their respective axes on tracks like "Stay" and "Hopelessly Alone." It's the jubilant "On A Whim" however, with its ability to make you toe-tap throughout its entirety, that most succinctly sums up what Flying Machines is all about: their unashamedly earnest approach to their craft. These days bands often seem reluctant to wear their hearts on their sleeves, but for this four-piece and their debut, that's exactly what they've decided to do, with admirable success.Tracklist For Flying Machines:01. Talk About It 02. On A Whim 03. I Can't Stop 04. I Don't Remember Why br> 05. Stay 06. Gina, Don't Call Me 07. Patterns 08. Video Games 09. Hopelessly Alone 10. Clearing The Boardswww.myspace.com/flyingmachines Save This Page Digg This!
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