Shiny Toy Guns' sophomore effort sheds some of the retro appeal that fueled the band's first record, We Are Pilots, in favor of a dark electronica/ock hybrid that recalls Evanescence and the melodic side of Linkin Park. Female singer Sisely Treasure makes her debut with the group, having replaced the departing Carah Faye Charnow several months before the album's release, and her vocals brim with the energy of an aggressive cheerleader. Such rhythmic scream/singing provides a nice contrast to Chad Petree, who handles the bulk of the album's melodic vocals. With Charnow out of the picture, this is undoubtedly Petree's band, and Treasure adds a fiery, sensual spark without hijacking the spotlight. Personnel changes notwithstanding, the biggest difference here is the band's decreased debt to the dancefloor, as they now rely more heavily on guitars and distortion pedals rather than synthesizers. "Ghost Town" flaunts a stomping, club-ready drumbeat before dissolving into a mainstream rock chorus, but tracks like "Money for That" and "When Did This Storm Begin" are more suited to headbanging than dance moves. When the bandmates decide to revisit the '80s-inspired sounds of their debut, as they do on "I Owe You a Love Song," the results are decidedly mixed. The song bubbles with keyboard undercurrents, but the chorus relies too heavily on Petree's long, sustained high notes, which lose their luster after two key changes and nearly four minutes of repetitive hooks. Season of Poison is bound to please fans of goth metal and electro-laced ock, and the gorgeous "Frozen Oceans" appealingly finishes the album with lush balladry. Even so, this seems like a slight stumble after We Are Pilots' strong start, although Shiny Toy Guns have yet to lose their momentum.
There's a loooot of mud slinging going on in the musical community about Shiny Toy Guns' new album.First and foremost, they've kicked out the lead female vocalist on their debut album, Carah Faye and replaced her with Sisely Treasure. Their latest album Season of Poison features a bolder, more guitar lead sound and their new female vocalist has stepped up with a more adventurous female vocal st...
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Would I want to go over to the Shiny Toy Guns house for dinner? Probably not after seeing the new video for "Ricochet" off the bands new album Season Of Poison out November 4th. I'd be like, "Why don't just meet up the Italian place on the corner."
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LA's Hi-Deaf just sent us this rad remix of fellow Californians (originally from Oklahoma), indie-electronica crew Shiny Toy Guns, and the second single from last year's Season Of Poison, "Ghost Town". And we have to say, we really appreciate the...
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If you've ever heard me talk about the Shinys, you know I have a bit of a soft spot for them. (I have a soft spot for anyone who gives me a free ticket to their show and then buys me drinks afterwards. Why yes, I can be easily bought.) Well now they are back with a new single and a new female singer. I'm not quite sure what I think other than their Season of Poison should be interesting.
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I've been editing ESL documents all day and can hardly think. But if my brain had not melted today, I'm sure I could have come up with all kinds of superlatives for Ghost Town, which is also my new favourite video (available for viewing on youtube - check it out if you're a fan of animation). uh, I just realized I've never actually listened to the song without the video, so my title could be ...
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There's a loooot of mud slinging going on in the musical community about Shiny Toy Guns' new album.First and foremost, they've kicked out the lead female vocalist on their debut album, Carah Faye and replaced her with Sisely Treasure. Their latest album Season of Poison features a bolder, more guitar lead sound and their new female vocalist has stepped up with a more adventurous female vocal st...
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The LA based electro/emo/rock band Shiny Toy Guns is back with a new single entitled Ricochet! and it is a fierce return to form.Shiny Toy Guns - Ricochet!Shiny Toy Guns MyspaceAZLTRON MUSIC BLOG
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--- - |- Last month, in the world of Shiny Toy Guns, all was up in the air. Rumors were everywhere about vocalist Carah Faye Charnow leaving the band to get married or personal stuff or whatever (those have since been squashed and Carah is now working on a new band in Sweden) and there was reason to believe that nothing would be the same for one of LA's most vibrant acts. A few days late...
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Shiny Toy Guns are at The Loft tomorrow night, on tour in support of their upcoming album, "Season Of Poison." Also check out some video clips on Vimeo including a behind-the-scene studio clip. After the show, head over to Halo for the official afterparty featuring a special DJ set by Jeremy Dawson ...
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This is Poison Season's closing track; for those who placed a premature judgment on the new sound direction - I say give this a listen because it's the opposite of Ricochet - this is more of a rock power ballad.♫ Shiny Toy Guns - Frozen Oceans (320kbps)Sisely Treasure is rawking the Shiny Toy Guns!
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| 1 When Did This Storm Begin |
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| 2 Money for That |
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| 3 I Owe You a Love Song |
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| 4 Ghost Town |
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| 5 It Became a Lie on You |
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| 6 Ricochet! |
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| 7 Season of Love |
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| 8 Poison |
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| 9 Blown Away |
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| 10 Turned to Real Life |
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| 11 Frozen Oceans |
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