heres a few reviews we got in for the Double Scoop CD and a live review...



UNDER THE VOLCANO issue #96-

The Obsessors "Double Scoop"

Like a beam of radiant light cutting through the all-consuming darkness of the current indie scene comes The Obsessors. Quirky female pop-vocals compliment this energetic and profoundly fun release. Double Scoop delivers songs ranging from subjects like SUVs, kleptomania, zombies, and creepy stalkers. The bands use of keyboards on nearly every track really helped to enhance the album's overall sound, making it largely enjoyable. The guitar work brings out the band's bold simplicity and raw musical approach, but has just enough polish to smooth the whole thing over. (CD) -Manic



RAZORCAKE issue #37-

OBSESSORS, THE:
Double Scoop: CD
Total Devo-influenced punk rock with cool girl and boy vocals! With keyboards! I have no idea, but I hope their live shows feature lasers. New wave silliness, with lyrics about zombies, toxic waste, kleptomaniacs, and presidential stutters (seriously!). If this were a cereal, it'd be Cocoa Krispies. Take regular Rice Krispies (sort of political, serious lyrics), then add tons of chocolate and sugar! Yum! –Maddy (Braindart)




METRO NEWSPAPER-

The Obsessors

SUBURBAN subversives with more hooks in their music than a pro fisherman has in his tacklebox, the Obsessors are hitting Johnny V's with their retro-infused punk rock and the amps cranked. The Obsessors just hit that certain tone that's reminiscent of New Wave mashed willingly with the chops of punk. Their sound could've sat comfortably in the revolutionary musical age of the early '80s, but is thankfully being belted out at a dive bar near you. Catch the Obsessors tonight with hardcore thrashers Butterface and the Misdaringers.

Ryan Osterbeck

The Obsessors play on Friday (Feb. 16) at 8pm at Johnny V's, 31 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Tickets are $5. (408.947.8470)