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Submitted By: Jill | Added On: 8/8/2006 | Total Views (1440) | Total Downloads: (0)

Zealot: a person who is fanatical in support of a cause Dustin Sellers The band Overzealous IS a group of zealots. The three-piece of Dustin Sellers, Brad Crittendon and Tim Adler sound fanatical about 90’s alternative rock. In the tradition of Weezer’s doo-wop, Ben Folds’ piano, Filter’s anger and Matthew Sweet’s tenderness, they have created songs fit for a time warp. "Turn To Clear Vision" From their second EP “Turn To Clear Vision,” the Murfreesboro band experiment with recycled arrangements and lyrics typical of a Nirvana-influenced garage band minus the grunge. It’s pop rock. On their myspace page, Overzealous owns up to the "rock" genre. But if you heard a single track, you may dismiss them as following one set of genre criteria – and they do not. The introductory track “Apples and Girls” is fit to be a B-side. The “tripping on you” vocals are soft, lovely and seductive yet aggressive with impatient outbursts to get the girl’s attention. (If you’ve seen the film “Dead Man On Campus” you may be reminded of the latter version of “my word is my sperm” for a few seconds.) “F7” begins with 60’s surf-song riffs to induce hand clapping and hip swaying. The second chorus and bridge burst with cymbals and tough strings to make this song an instant favorite. Your head will bob as your toes tap. This lament about a naughty rock chick WILL make you move. The whiny ballad “Emily” showcases Seller’s tender range complete with elementary instrumentation. A churning guitar progression escorts you from a pleading “if you need me anywhere, then I would go” to a spiteful “you’re not the one that I need.” After you jump around with the intro of “Bananas”, modern reggae enters until the head-banging chorus rips the rhythm to shreds. I was left a little discombobulated and confused … was I supposed to chill out and absorb the grooves or mosh? The na-na-na’s are, however, wildly infectious. Combine Silverchair’s verses with Stone Temple Pilots’ hooks, add a little a Slash’s typical show-off’s, and you get “Hey Now.” When performed live, this song will require audience participation. It’s a manic episode of frustration and sarcasm begging to be heard and answered. “Sirens” begins with the sound of rain and distant thunder. Keys, drums and bass enter with a bluesy feel. But once again, the strength of the chorus kills it. It feels empty and insincere. The chorus fits like a t-shirt three sizes too big – it’s too much fabric for the delicate intent. Imagine Self’s “Cannon” minus the cleverness. Some of Overzealous’ songs are a bit bi-polar (ie. soft melodies should remain soft without hard rock interferences). They have potential but lack the focus. As much I LIKE the album, I dislike it. I believe the recording studio personnel could’ve done a better job with upping the vocals and decreasing the instruments. While I prefer Sellers’ screams to his sighs, he has a terrific voice that drowns on this album. The consistent “F7” and “Hey Now” save it. I suggest you skip “Turn to Clear Vision” for now and start their self-titled EP and live show. Self-titled EP Feel the zeal for yourself on August 31 at Wallstreet in Murfreesboro.

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