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Live Review from Underground 55:
ChoChukMo are a fun band and I liked them. It’s your three guitar and drum line up and they were dressed in coordinating hot pink shirts for the guys and a bright pink skirt for their female guitarist. Hairdos and ties were also matching with the rest of the look. Visuals aside they play well together and have established a comfortable rapport between themselves, their instruments and their music. They also have fun on the stage. You can hear their Franz Ferdinand influenced music in their earlier numbers of their set but they’re more than that. They can be louder, have a 80’s feel to them at other times, and their first self-penned number “Strawberry” went down well, even though they professed to having not practiced for a long while. It’s probably true as one of their members couldn’t remember which song was next at one point. They were pretty darn good already so I’ll just have to imagine what they’re like when they really get into it. Definitely worth checking the next time they play. Chris in Hong Kong at Underground 55 |
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Live Review from Underground 43:
a jazzy peppy sort of hard rock, songs are short and concentrated. influenced by the more daring 70s "oldies" but totally their own style. each song is a mini-epic step into a grand high-speed rebellion against drudgery. even their slow songs are a half-speed version of something much faster. any uncertainties are quickly drowned out by their deep vigor and positivity. very hard rock, but a very happy type. Love the stage clothes! Amos |
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Live Review from Underground 19:
Singer announces that "He really likes Mental Vehicle - best band in HK". A 4 piece with a female bassist. 80's punk-pop-rock style hinting of Moden English/Vapours and the soundtrack to "Not Another Teen Movie" filtered through a haze of Blink182 cum Offspring/Anthrax - great drum/bass combo. With songs titled such as "What the fuck..?", this band is BETTER (to me) than Franz Ferdinand (who just seem to write jarring ugly tunes). During the catchy song "Caroline" there's heavy moshing and crowd surfing happening. ChoChukMo have the live appeal of The Outlaws (check out the song "High Tides & Green Grass") and also REO Speedwagon before they went power ballad. Awarded: "Most Cool Pop Punk Band of Underground 19" Nick Lovatt "quote" Website: http://myspace.com/Chochukmo |