Artist description Billboard magazine summed it up best-a quartet that thrives on melodicism, high energy, and a healthy mix of old and new influences. Inspired by such 60s pop icons as Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney, Rocktopus sound is also infused with the energy of the late-70s power-pop movement (Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, the Cars) and updated with sensibilities reminiscent of Ben Folds and Barenaked Ladies.

Music Style Alternative Power Pop

Musical Influences Beatles, Wings, Cheap Trick, Led Zeppelin

Similar Artists Paul McCartney, Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, Led Zeppelin, Beatles

Artist History The debut CD: I LOVE YOU! GOOD MORNING! AIRPLAY: WCYY in Portland, Maine added The Single, Armchair Advocate, Bad Math and Great Escape to its playlist. The Single spent 5 consecutive weeks in the WCYY Top 5 Most Requested. Great Escape spent 2 consecutive weeks in the Top 5. WTOS in Augusta, Maine added The Single to its playlist where it was Top 5 Most Requested... WCLZ, in Portland, Maine and WEBK in Rutland, Vermont added Bad Math to their playlists... Spins on various tracks occurred on WBCN, WFNX, and WAAF in Boston; WLZX in Northampton, MA; WBRU in Providence, RI; WHEB in Portsmouth, NH; WGIR in Manchester, NH; and college stations too numerous to mention.... The Rocktopus debut CD, I Love You Good Morning was among the Top 3 best selling CDs in the Bull Moose retail chain the first four weeks of its release. It remained in the Top 40 until the fall.

Group Members Spencer Albee: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards Hache: Bass, Vocals Brian Higgins: Drums, Vocals Zach Jones: Guitar, Vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards

Albums I Love You! Good Morning!

Press Reviews Boston Herald, July, 2002: Rocktopus is overloaded with chops smarts and production talent. What's more, its knowledge of vintage pop styles is clearly encyclopedic. Immaculately produced, artfully constructed and thoroughly rocking........ Portland Press Herald, Portland, Maine, August, 2002: I never thought I would be comparing any contemporary musician to Paul McCartney, but like McCartney of old, Albee has brilliant pop instincts, superior musicianship and flawless technique. This is pop regarded as art, it is singularly crafted as a playful, mischievous CD that brims with confidence and tunefulness......... Portland Phoenix, Portland, Maine, June, 2002: Albee is a burgeoning multi-instrumental, songwriting talent who could eventually travel along the lines of Prince or Matt Johnson, or Pete Yorn. He can, like the rarest of scribes, pull verses and chorus from the ether......... OurMaine.com, August, 2002: Older fans love Rocktopus because it reminds them of the best of 70s and 80s pop. Young fans love it because, well, it's good. The production sparkles, (and) the performances are full of heart. The result is a combination of radio-friendly, polished sounds and lyrics more literate than your average popster.The music is worthy of every bit of pop glory it can get......... Casco Bay Weekly, Portland, Maine, June, 2002: I Love You! Good Morning! is a powerful and entertaining CD.

Additional Info New CD, Something Fierce, will be released April 1, 2003

Location Portland, Maine - USA

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