The new self-titled "Stripwired" cd is gainning momentum around the world!
Check out what music critics have to say. As the reviews become
available they will be added to this page, check back often.
We enjoy hearing from our USA based critics, check out this review!
http://rockmymonkey.com/cdreviews/07/08/Wired.php
or read it below; but check out the entire artical with photos at the above link:
Wired (now known as Stripwired....but for all intents and purposes in this review,
they will be referred to as "Wired") is a Dallas, Texas band that sounds just a tad
like AC/DC. I can say that all I could think about listening to this disc was AC/DC
(it turns out that these guys were an AC/DC tribute band), not something I really
want at first when listening to a band that's....well...not AC/DC. Everything in this
band, from top to bottom, is reminiscent of 80's era AC/DC: from the vocals to
the guitar tone, drums, bass...you name it. Fortunately, I personally like a little bit
of AC/DC, so this band is not totally lost on me, even if it is a tribute band that
writes their own songs.
A big theme in this band's lyrical repertoire seems to deal with relationships
with women, something roughly 50% of the world can relate to. There's no
mystique to the lyrics here, no deep-thought invoking metaphorical poetry
going on: just straight-forward rock and roll lyrics about life. For example,
"Doghouse" is about being in.... well, the doghouse. I myself have been there
more than a few occassions as have most of my friends, so there ya go.
"Another Shot" is a great drinking song for Friday night when you're with the
boys and just want to forget about that chick that just stomped your balls into
the ground. "Backdoor" is about jetting in a hurry after a romantic liaison, it
seems. Some of us can relate to this one, as well. "Break Las Vegas" is about
hitting up the Vegas night life and gambling until you're broke: or rich.
Vocalist Darren Caperna sounds dead on like Brian Johnson, whilst drummer
Jay Benzi, bassist Taylor Smith, and guitarist Mike Wagner carry the rock 'n'
roll to your face in a style that only those from the 80's can truly remember.
The production on this disc is absolutely crystal clear, like the waters off
Hawaii or the Bahamas. Everything can be heard and nothing is overpowering
anything else in the mix, yet it all comes across LOUD and clear, which is great.
Producer Mike Mroz can be proud of the job done here with these guys, as the
sound is as professional as one can get. On an interesting sidenote: Wired was
employed for music in the movies twice, once for "Garage Days" and once for
"Napoleon Dynamite".
All in all I'd suggest this band to anyone who likes AC/DC, as this is basically an
extension of the masters of rock. And while I can't say that this album is a
"Back In Black", or a "Razor's Edge", it sure comes close to modern day
embodiment. This is also (like AC/DC) a great drinking band, if that's your thing.
So call some friends, gather some women, grab a beer and enjoy Wired's AC/DC
worship.
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More love from our growing German presence!
http://www.vampster.com/artikel/show/?id=24020
http://www.powermetal.de/cdreview/review-9814.html
http://www.rockhard.de/index.php?smod=p209MJ56rKOyMTyuWz1iMUIfo2qAo2D9pz9wn2uupzDhpzI2nJI3pl5x
MKEunJkJnJI3Wzqlo3IjFHD9pzuspzI2nJI3WzAioaEyoaEWEQ00AmRlZFL%3D
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Again, Germany loves "Stripwired"!
http://www.burnyourears.de/index.php?templateid=artikel&id=3304
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Here is another great German review for those of you who speak German.
http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/w/wired/wired_same.html
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Another review this time from the German Rock magazine "Break Out".
The following is the English translation. This can be found in the
Febuary 19, 2007 issue.
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I'm sure most listeners on a "blind date" listening session would have
thought, here comes some new AC/DC material. Looking at the CD booklet
though, will tell those listeners otherwise. While the australian
5-piece is still working on new material, this US-quintett WIRED has
just released their self-titeld debut CD which sounds exactly like AC/DC
used to with Bon Scott singing. So - no big musical innovations here,
but the CD rocks very solid from end to beginning. Darren Caperna
screams like Bon Scott, Mike Mronz and Mike Wagner play the thunderous
rhythm guitars and nail every solo, while the rhythm section of Taylor
Smith on bass and drummer Jay Benzi lays down a steady groove. With 11
well-produced songs, most remarkable "Doghouse", "Drop The Bomb" and
"Fifty Cent Millionaire", this is a real hot CD. (Marco Magin - Break
Out, GERMANY) ***
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"The best AC/DC album that they didn't record themselves"
http://www.cdreviews.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1708&Itemid=27
"AC/DC fans awaiting fresh studio material have something new to chew on."
http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/reviews/Reviews_07/wired.htm
"Don't be surprised if this album becomes your guilty pleasure."
http://www.ink19.com/issues/february2007/musicReviews/musicW/wired.html
"This is whiskey-dropping, head-bobbing hard rock so infectious and
intoxicating that it will bruise your walls."
http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=4477
