Power Ballads

• Artist: Aqueduct
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• Release Date: February 25, 2003
• Genre: Rock

Review

Power Ballads isn't what it suggests. It's more likely what one-man band David Terry was listening to in high school. "Growing Up with GNR" makes the clearest reference to that, as Terry cribs some lyrics from Guns N' Roses' "Patience": "I've been walking these streets tonight, just trying to get it right." Aside from the nod to those rock heroes, this debut from the singer/guitarist of Epperley is actually a strong entry in lo-fi indie rock, standing proudly alongside the early work of Death Cab for Cutie. The excellent use of piano, drum machines, and Casio keyboards contributes to his heartaching, melodious songwriting. Terry uses a ubiquitous Casio rhythm on "Try It Now!" to great effect, without sounding like an '80s throwback. Later, he creates noise à la Built to Spill for "Revolving Door/Mike Tyson's Punch-Out." Overall, this is a wonderful combination of '80s pop and '90s indie rock. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Assignment #1: Heart Design		Aqueduct
Growing Up With GNR		Aqueduct
Try It Now!		Aqueduct
Post Rock and Slightly Seasoned		Aqueduct
Revolving Door/Mike Tyson's Punch-Out		Aqueduct
Frantic [Harrison Ford Version]		Aqueduct
Social Scenic		Aqueduct
Krushed [Special Edition]		Aqueduct
Bummer		Aqueduct

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