Artist description OVERWHELMED is a modern rock outfit from Atlanta, Georgia. The band is 4 guys making original hardhitting music.

Music Style Indie

Musical Influences HUM, Failure, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins.

Similar Artists STP, Failure, Pearl Jam, HUM.

Artist History What originally started as a project in 1998 ultimately became what it is today. Success in producing a self-released debut album Zero in 2002 has moved them closer to success. New material due out end of 2003.

Group Members David Goodwin: Drums Harlan Hagewood: Guitars, Backing Vocals Quentin Hagewood: Lead Vocals, Guitar Wade Carreker: Bass, Backing Vocals

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Zero

Press Reviews SOUTHEAST PERFORMER MAGAZINE (8/2003) www.performermag.com Reviewer -Blair Barnhardt Home recording studios are flourishing and consequently more and more independent music is being released. While it is certainly quite remarkable that one can lay down an idea at anytime of day or night, without having to worry about booking studio time, we all must all accept the responsibility of writing and recording quality music to share with our listeners. The Hagewood team has lived up to this responsibility quite well on this offering. While some may say that writing without the input of co writers and other warm blooded musicians may leave the project sounding a bit one dimensional, I will give kudos to the Hagewoods for scribing their unique sound on this disc without straying too far. Overall, the music was very solid modern rock. The listener may hear the odd flat lyric here and there, but like a lot of modern bands, the music carries the band. Personal favorites of mine included Tracks 1, 2, and 6. As I have often said times before, the songs that were my least favorites were the lengthy ones. People, we have grown up in a society of listeners with short attention spans. Grab a copy of Foo Fighters “Color and the Shape,” and see if there are any tracks on it over 5 minutes. Of course not, nor should there be on anyone's CD these days. Before you go calling me a hypocrite because you know that song two is one of my favorites and breaks the 4-minute barrier, let me explain. Overwhelmed has included a 60-second guitar solo that pours out like a vintage wine, not unlike the solos on Weezer's Maladroit release. If you can play an axe like that, I say throw a few solos out from time to time. By the way, did anyone notice the lack of really good soloing lately? From the psychedelic groove of the baritone guitar in track one, the incredible crash in at 1:20 in track two, and the intelligent counter melodies of track six, it is easy to see that the Overwhelmed act will have a strong follow up release. I am rating this project at 7/10 and expecting a 10/10 with proper mastering and production for the next one. Contact: www.overwhelmedonline.com

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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