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Altar Native - "If you are looking for good pop rock n’ roll look no further then Ruth Buzzy"

Altar Native
Sue Summers

Ruth Buzzy
Mission Statement

Chicago trio Ruth Buzzy makes themselves loud and clear on Mission Statement. It offers the message that good pop-rock will never go out of style. Three-part harmonies and ringing guitars complement the songwriting on this release. The third song, “Some Girls,” echoes the pop songs of Elvis Costello. “Hellicopter” recalls the excellent songwriting of bassist Paul Kamp’s previous band, Busker Soundcheck. Another track, “Lung Tonic,” tries a different approach that sounds lost on the record, but that’s what the skip button is for. Stick with what you do best. Track No. 7, “If You Really Loved Me” gets back on the right track. If you are looking for good pop rock n’ roll look no further then Ruth Buzzy, the band that is, not the 70’s comedian.

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