So I was bored the other day (which seems to happen more frequently now that there aren't any SGR shows on the schedule) and I decided it might be fun to google "Atomic Pony" and see what's out there.  I've already googled "SGR" a thousand times and usually the results are either websites for Sigma Gamma Rho, Scientists for Global Responsibility, or the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists.

Well anyway, one of the results that came up after googling "Atomic Pony" was a recent review of the EP done by The Local Music Network Compendium.  I figured it was going to be bad becasuse the preview line said something like "it is a shame that such good musicians..."

But I read it anyway (because what the fuck, we always seem to get bad reviews) and it goes like this:

"Along the Northeast corridor, the tunnel is a muffled roar and strangers shuffle baggage past your feet" are the opening lyrics on the first track "Metuchen" on Atomic Pony.  The song opens first with the drum rhythm and horns that are familiar to any ska song but SGR offers something special on their 5 song release.  The thing about Atomic Pony is that SGR seems to be playing music for the love of music.  there are no fancy breakdowns, no overly dramatic lyrics to try and impress the listener.  The songs are fun and will make any rude boy or rude girl want to get up and dance for sure.  With the 3rd track, "Constellation", SGR slows it down to a chill, reggae-esque song.  The 4th track, "Looking Down", calls for dancers to show off their skill in the pit.  The final track, "Potter's Field", is a nice way to end the CD and cool everything down.  Check out Atomic Pony if you need a pick me up or are driving and want something to blare in your car with the windows down. - Kristen

Maybe it's the mood I'm in, but I don't think I've ever read a review of us more right on than that one.  Thanks so much Kristen...  I really needed that.

Mahalo.

~Rossi