Home / EntertainmentInsurgents - All The Stupid Smiling FacesBy Joanna HunkinHerald online·29 Apr, 2009 04:16 AM2 mins to readSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditRating:* * *Having conquered the Christchurch music scene, these bright young things were about to disband and head into the wider world when Failsafe Records' Rob Mayes convinced them to head to the studio and record their best songs before they shipped out.It took two weeks and the result isAll the Stupid Smiling FacesAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.- an energetic indie romp, full of oohs, woos and woahs.The result can be a little same-same but there's no denying these boys know a decent hook when they hear one.The shout-it-out chorus ofMessing With My Mindhas a distinct early-Weezer flavour to it, whileEzi Luvas 69 has the chaotic patter and 60s swing of The Libertines. AndAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Camille could have been copied straight from The Kooks' songbooks.The ironically titledPlaying Guitars and Smoking CigarsandFeeling Put Out AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.hear the band mix up their three-guitar staple and let Mike Ellis lead the way on piano, while psychedelic jamNever Again has vocalist Chris Young at his bratty best.It's a competent, catchy first effort that promises plenty of dance floor singalongs with the likes ofRather Be Dead andAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. The Chase. But it can be hard to differentiate one track from another as the same sounds keep rearing their heads.Joanna HunkinSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from EntertainmentEntertainment‘I can’t walk’: Ozzy Osbourne’s health battle as he plans final show07 Feb 09:44 PMPremiumEntertainmentUpdatedNew film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision07 Feb 08:00 PMPremiumOpinionOpinion: In her own messy way, Bridget Jones is a trailblazer07 Feb 04:00 PMSponsored: How Kiwis are buying their first home in half the time sponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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