Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The band, who live together in an Austin, TX house, take musical cues ranging from classical arrangements (pianist Catherine Davis is a classically trained piano teacher) to the pseudo-arena rock of the Afghan Whigs and beyond. But any resemblance to other bands of their ilk is torn away with Booher’s distinctively raw vocals and the prodding, organic bass lines of the other Mike in the group, Mike Roeder. Much to journalists’ dismay, there are two Mike’s and two Jerod’s in the five piece.
Product Description
It’s been 18 months since the release of Zykos’ debut Comedy Horn was named one of the best albums of 2003 by the Austin Chronicle. In addition to touring with a diverse group of bands (from Explosions in the Sky to Cursive to TV on the Radio to Okkervil River), chief songwriter Michael Booher holed up in a variety of Texas locales crafting the skeleton of the album that has become their self-titled sophmore release.
The "wall of sound" arrangements of Comedy Horn have been augmented by brighter synth and keys touches on top of even bigger hooks. Their dynamic sound effort finds more calm amidst the chaos, and manages to be more cohesive without sacrificing any of Zykos’ trademark intensity.
Zykos,Zykos,Post-Parlo,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
Rock Music:
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