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SWEETBLOOD AND THE HOUNDS
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| SWEETBLOOD AND THE HOUNDS were founded by Toronto based filmmaker/songwriter Steve Sanguedolce in 1991. Steve has been an active member of Toronto's independent film community for the past twenty years winning several international awards for his films. With musical influences ranging from Bob Dylan, the Talking Heads to Tom Waits, the SWEETBLOOD sound combines thoughtful lyrics with an infectious, rhythmic musical energy. Known for his witty diatribes, Sanguedolce has performed for audiences in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Quebec and Ontario. SWEETBLOOD AND THE HOUNDS' music falls within the alternative music genre. The material tends to be upbeat, rock based with a strong driving rhythm section rooted in a jazzy-funk style. It combines witty, provocative lyrics with an infectious melody and a rhythmic, driving energy. Together, the songs create a musical stew drawing from several influences ranging from 70's rock and roll to 80's ska-punk all the way to 90's grunge. “ SWEETBLOOD AND THE HOUNDS (UNMUZZLED) caught my attention. Songs are rock-based, but have a jazz feel that ripples underneath every track, at the same time holding everything to a good, solid groove. Different, certainly, in this day of Bush and Pearl Jam wannabes”. - Karen Pace, CHART Magazine “ A hauntingly engaging voice...A young poet with a lot to say who possesses an acerbic wit and ruthless intelligence...A writer of promise”. - Gary 17, T.O. Night “ The band presents an exciting and energetic foray into popular musical forms with a unique, idiosyncratic flavor and twist. His lyrics are constructed through aphoristic haiku-like phrases like a minstrel reporting on a landscape of raw nerve ended human emotion”. - Gary Popovich, GMP Productions “ With songs that touch upon the sounds of blues/folk/and even Celtic elements, there is a serious growth process evident in their lyrical and musical contributions in that they enjoy taking their songs right to the bone. A steep jump especially from their highly successful last CD, UNMUZZLED. With such a positive glow emanating from Sweetblood and Hounds through FETCH THIS , it's no surprise that a passionate and sincere CD can actually take you somewhere truthful”. - Luca DÕAddario, SHOWCASE " He's got the kind of voice you just can't quite put your finger on. Haunting is also a good way to describe his sound, despite the Talking Heads/Bob Dylan influences that come shining through - just check out "Start Over" if you need proof. This is another one of those bands whose songs sound so deceptively simple and sparse while coming across so strong -- "In The Rain" is practically 3D. Fetch This is an interesting listen". - Joanne Michner - Rhig Magazine |
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