Hybrid Magazine Feb '09
Laurie: "Hippy, proggy, folky, fascinating stuff. This is how to have sex with Canadians."
Danny: "Unquestionably the winner tonight. Interesting production, vocals & arrangements all over the map."
Chris: "Weirdly produced pop songs with touches of darkness and madness. Red pill or blue pill?"
highlights from ink magazine's Best of 2008 January '09
"The Threes' debut album is nothing short of a declaration of a musical force of foot-tapping melodies, wide har...
Hybrid Magazine Feb '09
Laurie: "Hippy, proggy, folky, fascinating stuff. This is how to have sex with Canadians."
Danny: "Unquestionably the winner tonight. Interesting production, vocals & arrangements all over the map."
Chris: "Weirdly produced pop songs with touches of darkness and madness. Red pill or blue pill?"
highlights from ink magazine's Best of 2008 January '09
"The Threes' debut album is nothing short of a declaration of a musical force of foot-tapping melodies, wide harmonic ranges and two-part harmonies, and a compelling rhythm section that refuses to blend in with the scenery."
"...The Threes use musicianship to carry a show. They use musical elements of surprise to entertain casual observers where other bands may use props or gimmicks instead."
read the whole thing here: http://www.inkkc.com/article/3951&pt=Michelle-O'Brien's-Favorite-Music-From-2008
highlights from Dallas J. Moore, Independent Review October '08
"...but The Threes are making their own moves. They stand out because they are different and because they will stay true to their musical vision."
"The Threes have broken down walls by having passion, talent and drive."
Read the whole blog here: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=172765293&blogID=436439227
highlights from Des Moines City View September '08
"...energetic pop-rock songs laced with hooks and melodies, it all adds up to a solid musical trifecta as evidenced by The Threes’ new album, “Head Voices.”
"The band wears its DIY approach on its sleeve, though the production is a notch above."
Read the whole review here: http://www.dmcityview.com/cdreviews.shtml
highlights from The Chicken Fish Speaks July '08
"I believe they have a bassoon playing on “Meet the Neighbors” which is something you don’t hear often, even in great indie rock. And that is what The Threes are, great indie rock with equal parts Superchunk, The Muffs and bands that you would find on Eskimo Kiss Records."
Read the whole thing here: http://www.thechickenfishspeaks.com/musicreviewsnew.htm
Ape Quake May 2008
"The Three's debut, Head Voices, refines the basement geek genre."
"The Three's tirelessly manipulate many keen influences and tilt them into something both unique and ear catching."
highlights from ComfortComes.com May 2008
"(head voices)...is a solid record. Their blend of pop rock is a fresh take on some classic ideals."
"It is records like this that make you wish you owned your own label. It is really exciting stuff."
read the whole thing here: http://www.comfortcomes.com/?page=reviews&id=2325
highlights from Present Magazine April 2008
"Clearly, this band is intent on making an impression with brazen confidence and a hard-charging sound."
"Jaggard’s youthful voice is sultry and brassy, showing the take-charge attitude of Shirley Manson (Garbage) or, dare I mention it, Pat Benatar’s rock opera pipes. It’s refreshing to hear another substantive female vocalist in the Kansas City indie music scene join the likes of Kirsten Paludan (Olympic Size) or Abby Henderson (The Gaslights). Jaggard’s vocals work especially well in tandem with Hodson’s rougher edge."
"The album is a showcase of the band’s inclination to jam, bump, grind, swagger, funk out, leap forth, and step lightly as the mood and message dictates. While the vocal and musical arrangements are dense and packed to the brim at times, it’s fair to say that the band held nothing back in their arsenal with this effort. Each song is distinct in approach and delivery, making for lively listening to accommodate the range of the material. Head Voices is ambitious, adventurous, and exuberant."
Read the whole thing here: http://www.presentmagazine.com/full_content.php?article_id=1176&full=yes&pbr=1
highlights from Ink Magazine April 2008
"It’s easy to like the Kansas City band’s latest album, “Head Voices.” Three hours later you’re still humming the bassoon line to “Meet the Neighbors."
"The band is versatile and diverse, rare assets in KC."
"But it probably won’t get stuck in everyone’s head like “Honey (I Think You Know),” on which the band explores rhythms and harmonic range in a hypnotic, lyrical back-and-forth about heartache."
"Any fan of Weezer, They Might Be Giants, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins or other bands that stretch perceptions of pop music will like this."
read the whole thing here: http://www.inkkc.com/press+play/blog/263&pt=The%20Threes%20CD%20review
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