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Monday, July 17
Razorcake Review
ONE AND ONLY TYPICALS:
Riot in My Head: CD
Album number two from these guys sees them continuing to tap the pop/punk vein, with a bit more emphasis on jangly Husker guitars, Midwestern hooks, and even a wee bit of country twang on Lies. A lot of what they do is good at worst, but when they latch onto a good riff, like on Guided by Choices, they can really run with it. Jimmy Alvarado (www.theoaots.com)
http://www.razorcake.org/site/modules.php?name=News&file=categories&op=newindex&catid=6α=o
Tuesday, November 29
Grey's Anatomy MusicCast
Check out what Susan Bale, a Grey's Anatomy editor, has to say about Dance and the hit series.
Monday, September 12
Not Lame Review
This 13 song CD kicks like the spirit of 1979 punk boom where pop bands took that vibrant spirit and rocked it up and out of the park. In the case of The O.A.O.T.s, we can guess they are fans of Husker Du, Buzzcocks, The Only Ones and The Jam but this is no punk band, it`s most definitely POP. The kind of aggressive styled pop that Superdrag were so great at - but add a bit of glammy punch and The Replacements and even Plimsouls school of bar-room anthemics. Fans of the first Dirty Looks album will find a lot of familiar material here (the Stiff Records band). Very unusual to find that influence in bands - but even if the band has never heard of them, it`s here. Folks rave about the new Interpol but if you are looking for new wave histronics, a band like The O.A.O.T's. Is much more the liking of Not Lamers because they are obsessed with finding those meaty hooks and glitzy melodies. Grade: A/A-.
http://www.notlame.com/New_-_Last_Month/The_O.A.O.T.%60s/Page_12/CDOATS1.html
Friday, May 6
Fufkin Review
The O.A.O.T’s -- *Typical* (Sounds Like Vinyl): The duo of Matt Garappolo and Eddie Garcia Garza (joined by drummer Dave Palamaro) have concocted a fizzy and bright collection of mod-inflected power pop tunes that is reminiscent of bands like The Fletcher Pratt, Dirty Looks and The Interpreters. Garappolo gets a marvelous ringing sound out of guitar on song after song, while Garza’s bass playing is a mix of bouncing rhythm and melodic maneuvering. The songs here are very basic, in the best sense of the word. The duo has a knack for heading right into the hook and then adding a memorable middle eight or lead guitar figure to seal the deal. And sometimes they just rock out -- for example, the song “Games” just explodes, and I wish they had bashed around a bit longer at the end. Garza and Garappolo sometimes soar with sharp harmonies -- so “Nothing to Me” hits the chorus sounding like Bram Tchiakovsky taking over a Jam song. “Janelle”, the album opener, is a summation of everything wonderful about this band, as it is insistent and catchy, with inspired and clever lyrics. The song is an ode to a stripper, from a guy who wants her to fall in love with him: “I’m more than a customer, I tell Janelle/won’t you meet me after work/I promise I’m not like those other jerks.” This song has a strong melody, uses dynamics well and provides hooks with both the melody and the rhythm (and props to Palamaro’s great drumming). A couple of other songs evoke early Joe Jackson. There is a bit of sameyness that crops up near the end, which is easier to take since the 13 tracks are over in under 32 minutes. A winning effort.
http://www.fufkin.com/columns/bennett/bennett_capsule_rev_02_05.htm
The Big Takeover Review
The Big Takeover Issue #55
The O.A.O.T’s
Typical
(sounds like vinyl records)
What a jump up from the 6 digits EP (reviewed in issue 52). Basically, they continue with the same format of aggressive, distorted pop but have cranked everything up a notch and added stellar production. Additionally, most of the aforementioned EP's tracks are included as more fleshed out versions. I could pick out a few songs and babble on about this one is "great" or that one is "killer" but I won't waste your time. Of the 13 songs on Typical, none are bad. In fact the majority are excellent! Sure, you can sit back and run off a litany of influences that rear their ugly heads but I'll let you decide for yourself. You really ought to hunt this down.
http://www.theoaots.com/press/bigtakeover.htm
Glitzine Review
Marcus Calzada http://www.glitzine.net/recensioner/theoaots.htm
Throw in some 80s New Wave Retro along with early INXS and the post-punk sounds of the band Husker Du, what more is there to say, other than… what an awesome band and CD this is! I was blown away! So blown away to have been playing this CD constantly since first listen.
'Janelle', 'Can't Let You Go', 'On & On', 'Kelly Oh'... I could name all the songs on here but let me just say, every song is like icing on the cake... no disappointments.
One song that I should mention is 'Take Me', I have heard this song a hundred times and still find myself playing it over and over like a broken record with 3 pennies on the needle. The O.A.O.T's are doing something right and I'm diggin it all. I'll give The O.A.O.T's 100 stars!
Is that possible?
Believe it, it IS possible!
http://www.theoaots.com/press/glitzine.htm
L.A. Alternative Press Review
Cory O’Malley http://www.laalternativepress.com/v03n13/music/omalley.php
It’s kind of hard to really screw up pop-punk, even if you’re Blink 182, which the OAOT’s (as this band likes to be called) occasionally sounds like. Power pop is energetic, and it’s fun, but unless you’ve got hooks like The Muffs or the snotty swagger of Green Day, it’s all pretty similar, whether you’re All or The Fastbacks. There’s no telling how much tongue was in cheek when this album was named, but it clearly works as a description of the music on this record. There are a couple of mid-’80s Minneapolis hardcore allusions at play in many of these songs, which The OAOT’s could do well to further explore. Husker Du’s breakneck blur of sound comes through well, particularly on “Kelly Oh.” This may be fun live, and a lot of great pop punk lineups have trouble translating their energy to disc, although when the OAOT’s set aside the script and loosen up, a nod to the early Replacements’ bar-punk can be heard.
http://www.theoaots.com/press/laaltpress.htm
Las Vegas City Life Review
CityLife Picks
FRI OCT 29
Reading a band's tour diary, especially a struggling group's, is like scrolling through rock clichés: the booze, the girls, the bad shows, the small victories, the police. In nearly 50 years, rock has changed styles and colors more than a chameleon, but its guts are still the same. A quick scan through L.A. trio One and Only Typical's tour journal proves it. Shitty shows in Milwaukee, cool dudes in Iowa, hotties in Utah, jokes about road signs -- "Bong Recreation Area?" Dude, that rocks! -- and lots and lots of beer. When it comes to touring, there's not much innovation.
Once settled on a stage, though, One and Only Typical's is anything but. Crackheads for a clever hook, O.A.O.T's are true pop junkies, crafting the kind of songs that kick your ass for not paying attention. But unlike most power-pop bands, this trio doesn't stick to the rules laid out by the Beatles, but instead goes for the melodic furry of groups like the Jam and Hüsker Du. Songs are as gritty as sand. The guitars teeter between melody and noise. Frontman Matt Garappolo moans out distorted lyrics that are equal parts apathy and aggression. It's like listening to an homage to Minneapolis circa 1988. Then again, so is all the drinking, dumb jokes and general mayhem. Paul Westerberg must be so proud.
Jeff Inman, popularink@hotmail.com
http://www.theoaots.com/press/lasvegascitylife.htm
MAXIMUMROCKNROLL Review
The O.A.O.T’s – “Typical” CD
Good punky power-pop that reminds me of The PLIMSOULS and early REPLACEMENTS. Think mid-80’s college rock and roll. A bit dated, but still an energetic guitar sound.
(RL)
http://www.theoaots.com/press/maximumrocknroll.htm
Slam! Review
Moreno Lissoni http://www.slamrocks.com/newbandz25.htm
Avevo già avuto l'opportunità di ascoltarli sulla compilation "Kill Or Kill - Los Angeles Classics Compilation Vol. 1" che includeva tra gli altri Bang Sugar Bang, Dollyrots, Silver Needle, Randies, ecc... con il pezzo "On and On" e ora, a distanza di qualche mese, ecco che nella mia casella della posta si materializza il loro esordio discografico dal titolo "Typical", 13 tracce in bilico tra il power pop e il punk rock.
L'amore per band come Who, Jam, Superdrag, Hüsker Dü e Pixies porta nel 2002 Matt Garappolo e Eddie Garcia a formare questo progetto e senza stupirci con effetti speciali, ci regala poco più di mezzora di musica allegra e orecchiabile.
Si passa da pezzi più punkeggianti come "Accelerator", "Take Me" o "Games" ad altri nettamente più power pop come "On & On" o "Inaudible", quest'ultima il pezzo più gradito dal sottoscritto.
A parte la pallosa "Evelyne", il resto dell'album rimane sopra la sufficienza... non esalta, ma non dispiace..
Babel Fish
I had already had l'opportunità to listen to them on compilation "Kill the Or Kill - Los Angeles Classics Compilation Vol. 1" that it included between the other Bang Sugar Bang, Dollyrots, Silver Needle, Randies, etc... with the piece "On and On" and hour, at a distance of some month, here that in my case of the mail their record debut from the title is materialized it "Typical", 13 traces in the balance between power the POP and the punk rock.
L'amore for band like Who, Jam, Superdrag, Hüsker Dü and Pixies door in the 2002 Matt Garappolo and Eddie Garci'a to form this plan and without to astonish to us with special effects, gives to us little more than mezzora than glad and orecchiabile music. It is passed from punkeggianti pieces like "Accelerator", "Take Me" or "Games" to others clearly more power POP like "On & On" or "Inaudible", quest'ultima the appreciate piece more from the undersigned. To part the pallosa "Evelyne", the rest dell'album remains over the sufficienza... does not exalt, but not dispiace..
http://www.theoaots.com/press/slam.htm
Sleazegrinder Review
http://www.sleazegrinder.com/review_8-26theoaots.htm
The O.A.O.T’s are Platinum card carryin’ members of LA’s Kiss and Kill scene, a loose-but-lethal gang of snappily dressed glam-pop bands that also includes the likes of Bang Sugar Bang, the Dollyrots, and Silver Needle. The O.A.O.T’s are sorta the brooding, mysterious older guys in that suger-powered teen-scene, but their knack for lush pop hooks and the rootsy jangle more than makes up for the sour-apple lyrics and Matt Garrapolo’s Brit-baiting monotone delivery. I suppose now’s the time to mention that The O.A.O.T’s (officially, "The One and Onlys"; but if you think about it, you’ll come up with some pretty funny ones yourself) sound a lot like a paisley-powered Jam, mixing up Who-inspired skinny tie herky-jerkiness with a little 80’s power pop and mebbe even some snotty artpunk. “Take Me” is the bonafide, stop-the-car hit of the record, a compulsively catchy pogo-rocker, with just a hint of Rick Springfield (Ok, maybe more than a ‘hint’). One listen will turn into ten, believe me. Elsewhere, well, there’s lots of jingle-jangle power-pop action to keep ya busy, so if the idea of a Mod-inspired Smithereens playing teenage break-up music sounds like fun to you (I know for a fact it does to yr best girl), then the O.A.O.T’s are just the heartache merchants you’ve been looking for.
http://www.theoaots.com/press/sleazegrinder.htm
Saturday, March 26
Buzzgrinder.com review
http://www.buzzgrinder.com/index.php?p=2009
The O.A.O.T.’s - Typical
The O.A.O.T.’s (no idea what the acronym stands for) is best described as Brit pop with chutzpah. Dual vocalists Matt Garappolo and Eddie Garcia Garza croon and whine in their cockney-leaning accents about some girl not coming over tonight like a sassy lass should, but the instruments are pounded into submission like they actually mean it. Nothing new in the lyrical department, but the music keeps you coming back. They have a song called Hot Robot, too. Kinda creepy.
Wednesday, March 9
Article in The Clarion, University of Denver
http://www.duclarion.com/news/881615.html
The O.A.O.T.s
By Emily Salner
Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Article Tools: Page 1 of 1
The One and Only Typicals (The O. A. O. T.'s) released their debut album Typical in September of 2004.
The group's music is a fusion of pop, punk and alternative rock. The group formed in 2002 in Los Angeles by Matt Garappolo (guitars and vocals), Eddie Garcia (bass and vocals) and Dave Palamaro (drums).
Their loud, fast beats and rhythm combined with their repetitive and predictable rhyming lyrics make for catchy songs that most anyone could enjoy as it spans a few genres of music. They are somewhat reminiscent of 1980s pop punk, similar to a mix of the Ramones and the Cars.
The songs mostly speak about love and the humorous or serious sides to love.
Of the 13 tracks on the CD, number 12 seems to differ the greatest in its beats and tune.
There are multiple songs with different girls' names so the listener can tell what these musicians' main focus is besides their music.
"Janelle" is a humorous, fast and upbeat song about a prostitute. "Who wants to come and pretend that they love me? Who wants to take off their clothes for some money?"
"Can't Let You" starts off with beats like U2. This is more of a hate song than a love song.
"On & On" is a song where the lead singer almost creates a beat with the way he is singing. He stops abruptly after every couple words in the chorus to make an emphasis.
"Kelly Oh" has some almost trite lines that the listener already knows before hearing.
"Nothing to Me" is about a jealous ex-lover seeing his old girl with a new guy.
"Accelerator" plays on the title of the song by starting off slow and getting faster and faster.
The ideas this group expresses make me feel as though the always like get their way. They have to get their girl at the end of the day.
Wednesday, March 2
CBGB on the O.A.O.T's
You guys really suck
IP: 64.61.117.162
Posted on March 2, 2005 at 11:47:59 PM by CBGB
It's interesting that you call yourselves a "power pop punk" band since your music shows you clearly have no idea what any of those three words mean. I suppose the "typical" in you name is for the generic uninspired recycled crap you play. It was interesting to watch you throw a tantrum on stage when you couldn't play longer. I guess you felt you were the only band that mattered and fuck the other bands if you take time away from them. Maybe someday you'll learn what it's like to be a real band. Thanks for trashing the stage crybabies (took us all of 3 minutes to fix) and for talking tough to our staff. You guys were all bark. You would have gotten the snot beaten out of you if it weren't for the fact we figured you would go crying to lawyers and sue. Posers. Oh well... our sound staff wanted to thank you though because I gave them the money you would have been paid and they went and got drunk with it and had a good laugh... so thanks. Maybe you think you scored some cool points by being banned at CBGB. You haven't. We've seen it all here. You weren't too shocking or too much for us. You were just the musical equivalent of a loudmouthed asshole annoying drunk at a bar that isn't welcome anymore. Well, I'm sure you have your own deluded take on events... fine. Retards don't all know they're retarded. Have a nice life kids.
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