Music Style Hard Rock (blues-based Hard Rock)

Musical Influences Heavy Rock & Blues, 70s Arena, 80's Punk

Similar Artists Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, STP, Queens of The Stone Age, Queensryche, Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, Hellacopters, Blue Oyster Cult, The Who

Group Members Chris NeumannSam Mcall Ross Kantor Richard W. Harte, producer recorded by Richard W. Harte & Mike Cyr

Instruments Bass, Guitar, Drums, Moog, Harmonica

Albums YER-IN (Ace of Hearts Records AHS 315)

Press Reviews Indie Journal Review By Fred Wheeler/1999yer-in is the third release by New York-based power pop trio Chaotic Past.  There's no doubt these guys have been playing together for several years.  The music is tight and this CD is extremely well produced.  Lead singer/bassist Chris Neumann demonstrates considerable range in vocal performance, sounding at times like Bon Scott or Eddie Vedder.  Very nice packaging too.  It's hard to believe this is an indie release as Ace of Hearts Records has done a tremendous job putting the whole thing together.  The term "power pop" connotes heavy guitars, hard-driving drums, and loud "near screaming" vocals.  There's plenty of that here, but Chaotic Past isn't your garage band down the street.  While most of the songs sound like a cross of Pearl Jam and AC/DC, this band expands into a little bit of psychedelic music on occasion, making use of Hammond organ, Moog, and viola.  There's even a lead break on "Stability Song" that reminds me of early Jimi Hendrix.  Several songs begin with acoustic guitars and there are spots with some tremendous harmonies.  Unfortunately, many of these same songs slide right into the distorted bar-chord progressions stereotypical of "power pop."  An exception is the compelling "Comadome" which shows off some real nice vocals.  Other interesting and innovative tunes include "Restless Whole" and "Empty House," the latter with a laid-back bluesy chorus punctuated by a sustained metalic guitar solo. Chaotic Past is a talented trio, and yer-in is a professionally recorded and produced CD.  No real ground-breaking experimentation here, but some damn good, solid heavy rock.  Recommended for anyone into the heavier side of alternative or the grunge music of the early '90's.

Additional Info Visit www.aceofheartsrecords.com or www.chaoticpast.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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