If you haven't heard the A-Side of our first EP is up for listening to at:
http://bloodygears.bandcamp.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
New Recording Update
In case anyone was wondering what's up with the band, Ryan is about to return from a long sabbatical in Euroland, and we will return to work on 10 songs that we recorded way back in 2010 before he takes off again on Social Circkle tour. Most likely this stuff will be split into a single and LP and hopefully some or all of it will be out for consumption before it starts getting cold again.
Big Takeover: "one of the better American underground rock EPs of the year"
bloody gears
end of the line 7”
(deranged records)
Boston’s Bloody Gears have released one of the better American underground rock EPs of the year with “End Of The Line,” even if it does sound as though they’ve only ever listened to Greg Sage’s Wipers. To its credit few bands actually understand the magic that is the Portland acts sound/appeal (an authentic instrumental tone, gobs of kinetic feel between players, sheer raw passion) and this is thoroughly invigorating even fresh sounding (magic in itself), though I think seeing them live might present more personality and hope for a more original follow up. Too, regarding the group being consistently aligned with the ‘hardcore’ tag…what gives?, there’s NOTHING hardcore about this whatsoever.
end of the line 7”
(deranged records)
Boston’s Bloody Gears have released one of the better American underground rock EPs of the year with “End Of The Line,” even if it does sound as though they’ve only ever listened to Greg Sage’s Wipers. To its credit few bands actually understand the magic that is the Portland acts sound/appeal (an authentic instrumental tone, gobs of kinetic feel between players, sheer raw passion) and this is thoroughly invigorating even fresh sounding (magic in itself), though I think seeing them live might present more personality and hope for a more original follow up. Too, regarding the group being consistently aligned with the ‘hardcore’ tag…what gives?, there’s NOTHING hardcore about this whatsoever.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Some Reviews
Yellow Green Red
"End of the Line was recorded in February of this year, and if you can remember the winter Boston had, the pain of lugging amps through slush and snow while wearing four layers of clothing is certainly evident here. Pretty much the antithesis of beach punk."
Anger Still Boils in the Underground
"Bloody Gears doesn't score too many points in the originality section, however there's something about this band that (at least to me) makes them stand out from the pack."
Art 4 Punks
"B side label is pure art, hang it on your wall if it ever leaves the turntable..."
MaximumRockNRoll
"Don't get me wrong - this is one of the best records I've heard in months. It just sounds so much like the WIPERS."
Teenage Lobotomy
"Well, maybe vocals do remind of Greg Sage a lot, but i hear so much more while spinning this piece of plastic."
Plastic Bomb Fanzine
"Vor allem beim Song „End of line“ ist sehr auffällig."
"End of the Line was recorded in February of this year, and if you can remember the winter Boston had, the pain of lugging amps through slush and snow while wearing four layers of clothing is certainly evident here. Pretty much the antithesis of beach punk."
Anger Still Boils in the Underground
"Bloody Gears doesn't score too many points in the originality section, however there's something about this band that (at least to me) makes them stand out from the pack."
Art 4 Punks
"B side label is pure art, hang it on your wall if it ever leaves the turntable..."
MaximumRockNRoll
"Don't get me wrong - this is one of the best records I've heard in months. It just sounds so much like the WIPERS."
Teenage Lobotomy
"Well, maybe vocals do remind of Greg Sage a lot, but i hear so much more while spinning this piece of plastic."
Plastic Bomb Fanzine
"Vor allem beim Song „End of line“ ist sehr auffällig."
Monday, June 21, 2010
Order an EP or Shirt!
(Please Note: Europeans should order EPs from Taken By Surprise records directly. It will be much less expensive! Canadians and/or color vinyl fans can also preorder from Deranged. )
Monday, May 17, 2010
7" Euro Press is Out Now!
The European edition of the Bloody Gears 3-song EP is now available from Taken By Surprise Records. Order it online HERE.
The Western Hemisphere version on Deranged Records experienced some technical difficulties, but a test has been OK'd and copies should be availble soon - hopefully in time for the NYC show.
The Western Hemisphere version on Deranged Records experienced some technical difficulties, but a test has been OK'd and copies should be availble soon - hopefully in time for the NYC show.
Friday, February 26, 2010
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