Artist description A fircely independent artist. Just give it a try, I doubt you'll be able to get it out of your head.

Music Style Melodic Rock, Comedy Music, Camp Trash

Musical Influences Frank Zappa, Queen, Kiss, Van Halen, & TV Jingles

Similar Artists Frank Zappa & Beatles

Artist History The initial concept of the band dates back to 1994 when a collection of indexes where created as to what the essential elements of commerical music were. Several years past, members went their separate ways until a reunion back in 1998. Since then they have been collaborating with each other in their spare time.

Group Members Phil Cremer, Mr. cheepnis, Sheldon Semore, Lewis Gordon, Alex Adams & Mario

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, & Fried Foods

Albums Better Late Than Never, Baloney (coming soon)

Press Reviews *****ROLLING STONE NEW MUSIC REVIEW******* December 16, 2000ARTIST: Phil CremerRELEASE: Better Late than NeverBlind Rams Inc.****1/2 out of 5 possible starsThey say in rock and roll journalism that the most dedicated artists inour genre stick to their own timetables; thus the many famous stories oflate arriving albums, concert appearances, press briefings, etc. It iscool in rock to let those bastards wait until they have workedthemselves into a frenzy for their cherished gods! On his debut releasethis month of "Better Late Than Never", Phil Cremer has made it allworth the wait indeed and that is a rare thing to find these days,especially on one's debut release.Friends, we are unfortunately stuck in a most peculiar time in modernpop/rock area these days. Sure, N'Sync are cute and they dance well,but their tunes are too sweet to carry any weight or leave anyimpression once their screaming teeny fans have put away their acnemedicine and gone onto to bigger and better things. Sure, BrittanySpears can dance and the amount of skin she shows certainly justifiesher raging talent that lies beneath, but don't hold your breath waitingfor her to come up with anything that will still be remembered 5 yearsfrom now. Back in the good old days, rock critics would verballyslaughter band like Kiss and Queen whose over the top stage shows andperformances were seen as in poor taste. But one single thing wasmissing in their critique, and a very important one at that: theirsongs were good, they are still good, and they will continue to be goodfor years to come as the boy bands of today find themselves bloated andbroke playing the Ramada Inn Lounge Room in Slippery Rock, Arkansas.What we have in Cremer's first offering is a beacon of hope that theirare still rock artists out there who no the importance of a melody. Thefirst track, "Thank You" is a great introduction displaying the perfectmelody and mix of vocal harmonies that are crucial for a classic. Ofcourse the girls will love the display of unbridled affection in itschorus, but the song is still beefy enough for the guys to get into itas well. Both "Time Together" & "End of Days" represent a nostalgiclook back at younger days without getting sappy about it. Also thelyrics could be taken from any generation and still fit into what anyyoung person goes through. The next two tracks, "GO GO Girls" & "Mrs. Big Stuff" show that Cremercan still keep his tongue firmly planted in cheek and show thatrock&roll can still be just as powerful even with humor intact. Wedon't always need those mansy-pansy wannabees like Bono, Sting,& FrankZappa telling us their political agenda hidden in their tunes. Everyoneknows that "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" was Zappa's take on Watergate andthe Vietnam all mixed into one! Even when Cremer takes on the politicalrhetoric in "Columbine Tragedy" he does so in a way that asks the rightquestions without trying to provide any answers which is refreshing."Flashlight Dare" shows the darker side contrasting the first few tracksof the CD. But that good melody is still there in that descending bassline that reveals Cremer's flattery for Pink Floyd. The song'ssimplicity is its strongest point. It could have easily concluded witha soaring guitar solo that would have been way too predictable. "How DoI Get You to Want Me" gets the same treatment as a heartful plea to anyor all of the following; a lover, a music critic, a voting public, etc. Listen to this tune with pictures of Gore and Bush floating in your mindand it takes on a whole new meaning."Honey Pie" shows Cremer sticking his toes in the water of the sugarcoated pop and it works well here, especially coming before the morestraight forward "Camel Jacket". This tune whispers in sincerity andshowcases Cremer's remarkable ability to make a very familiar melodysound new and refurbished. The xylophone like arrangement creeps in andis a nice balance to the to the seriousness of the lyrics.The last two sound like an orgasm of sound as "Battleship" crashes intous from the stillness of Camel Jacket and slaps us right in the face. Just when you think you've made it safely through the CD, the last track"How do I Make You Want me?" gives us that final kick in the pants onthe way out the door. It also leaves us kept in delicate suspense ofwhat can come now once the debut is so jam packed with goodies. Asstated in one of the earlier tracks,"It took so long to get started, now I'm leaving much too soon". BetterLate Than Never is definitely worth the wait.

Location Houston, Texas - USA

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