Remember when passion and urgency were the most important elements in Rock music? Capital Sons does. ''We aren't afraid to wear our hearts on our sleeve,'' declares Karl Obermeyer, Capital Sons' lead singer and songwriter, formerly of The Bottlehouse and Tremorphlo. Together with longtime Minneapolis-veteran guitarist Gary V, bassist Keefe Russell and drummer Jesse Thomas, Capital Sons creates a guitar-driven rock sound that is both fresh and yet recognizable. Rootsy hooks, fat-free pop arrangements, and multi-layered guitars are anchored by tight rhythmic grooves and Obermeyer's characteristically visceral vocals.

"Mixing, shaking and distilling such honorable influences as Paul Westerberg, Pearl Jam and a healthy dose of classic pop, these guys are poised to make their own estimable mark on the Cities and beyond." -Tom Hallett (Pulse of the Twin Cities)

"Featuring graceful melodies with both upbeat and slow tunes, Capital Sons are sure not to disappoint the concert goer." -Sotanlife.com

"Capital Sons boast creative pop harmonies and intriguing song arrangements...this band has the goods and is willing to share." -Smother.net

"I was listening to your straight ahead alt-rock groove, and then came Spark. That song just crawled under my skin." -Glaenda Glamazon (Musicfreedom.com)

"Capital Sons self-titled EP oozes out seven tight tracks of popalicious wonder. Overall it's super accesible, guitar-driven alt-rock, and a great start for a group who are going places." -Perfectporridge.com

"This is a tight band. The rhythms are solid, the guitar work is good and catchy, and the vocals are pretty well done." -Gary Schwind (Rocknworld.com)
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