Artist description SMEAR-CAMPAIGN is a female-fronted hard rock band from the New Jersey area. Layering complex vocal and instrumental textures, their music is innovative, powerful, and sophisticated with a dark, moody groove. SMEAR-CAMPAIGN recorded their 4-track EP early in 2001 at Sonic Boom Studios in New Jersey. The songs were produced by Anthony Krizan (SPIN DOCTORS, songwriter for various artists including Lenny Kravitz). Anthony also contributed musically to the CD playing haunting keys on the first single "Cold", an attacking rock ballad that talks about alienation and despair. Another track, "Far Better Place", begins with an atmospheric guitar line and is followed by lyrics like "Funny how life works sometimes/Now that you're still alive/I can remember how it was". The vocal delivery is a genuine exploration of the abuse and circumstance of obsessive love. The other tracks, “Travesty” and “Freak”, demonstrate the band’s ability to play aggressive hard rock. SMEAR-CAMPAIGN delivers an ambitious and emotionally charged first EP release. In turn, they transfer that raw energy to their live shows.

Music Style A unique and provocative mix of rock & electronic with subtle ambient, blues and gothic touches. Powerful and senual, our songs will move you...mind, body and spirit!

Musical Influences Inspired by a vast collection of artists such as Jane's Addiction, Led Zeppelin, Tool, Radiohead and Massive Attack.,

Group Members SMEAR-CAMPAIGN is comprised of five musicians: Maria Aggabao (vocals), Craig Franklin (bass), Danny Murphy (guitar), Steve Dorlen (drums), and Mike Ferguson aka DJ Dubcrash (synth, electronics).

Albums SMEAR-CAMPAIGN EP (produced by former Spin Doctors guitarist Anthony Krizan)

Location Jersey City, NJ - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).