| “Passion and emotion guide Original Skin's full-length
disc ‘Sobriety.’ This quartet sells each song it plays...
whether on this melodically infused disc or in concert where it sizzles
with a fervent delight. Guitarist Guillermo Izquierdo not only feels
every word he sings... he makes the listener feel it, too, with an
impassioned voice that he’s willing to strain to rawness, such
as on the fiery ‘Sweetness’ or the infectious ‘You
Should Know By Now.’ The band has a penchant for writing the
kind of catchy hooks heard in the best pop music, then adding a dense
rock kick that adds depth on tunes including ‘Use’ and ‘Ballad
of Ostrich Man.’ It’s engrossing, powerful and totally enjoyable.” |
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Toni Ruberto, The Buffalo News |
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| “The nine songs mix alternative with power pop
for a sound diverse enough to please everyone from Edge heads to adult
rockers... Original Skin’s ‘Sobriety’ is a refreshing
sound on the local music landscape.” |
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Bob Silvestri, Best of WNY.com |
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| “Original Skin is a band that is serious about
their music — and their radio-friendly songs have plenty of edge
to set them apart from the rest of their peers” |
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David Taylor, talent buyer and promoter |
