Power-pop songcrafters, rock-n-roll legends, our friends and our families.
Sounds Like
Catchy choruses of melodic hooks, carefully crafted verses, strategically symmetric arrangements, a pinch of purposeful variance, precise word choice, heart-felt sentiments, subtle overtones of irony, a reluctant form of wit and wisdom, a grounding tendency for self-deprecation, breathy-urgent vocals, persuasive-conversational vocals, hand-picked harmonies, anthemic exclamations of unison, robust over-driven guitar chords, clean jangle-pop guitar chords, momentary sprinkles of reverb/slap-back/chorus on guitar melodies and riffs that sit comfortably in the song, explosively tasteful percussion, a solid foundation of low-end...but it's kind of hard to put into words.
"Utterly charming and eminently hummable." -The Big Takeover
"The Prime Ministers sound like 'want' feels. Only loud." -Metro Times
"If Nick Lowe is the Jesus of cool, then the Prime Ministers are his power-pop disciples, spreading the good word to anybody who will listen. This is pure pop for now people." -Detour
"Instantly hummable hooks and divinely catchy choruses." -Whatevs.org
"Raucous power-pop, ill-kempt around the edges, with a juicy melodic middle. The group reveals its rich Anglophile tendencies, its way with a chorus and knack for hooks that would make Cheap Trick proud." -Detroit Free Press
"The hooks are heavy and addictive." -REAL Detroit Weekly
"Blistering, hook-laden rock 'n' roll...showcases the Prime Ministers' raucous energy and celebration of rock tradition." -Daily Tribune
"Highlight, Delete" live on Wyandotte Municipal Cable, 2008:
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We must play together soon! We have a lot of the same friends and we would put a good show together. I am working on some gigs and if I can get you guys on I will see if you are willing and/or able.
