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Few things are without precedent and rock ‘n’ roll bands are no exception. Initially inspired by the masterful pop sounds of Cheap Trick, Brian Wilson and Todd Rundgren, Barely Pink — named after a lipstick color referenced in that touchstone of kitsch, Valley of the Dolls — plays the kind of tuneful and powerful rock ‘n’ roll that compels the listener to sing along at the top of their lungs, whether alone in the car or at a standing room-only concert. The recent successes of mainstream modern pop-rock acts such as Everclear and Vertical Horizon, combined with a realization within indie-rock circles that melody and harmony are in fact cool (this week, at least) signal that the times may indeed be a-changing and fans of quality tune-filled rock ‘n’ roll are alive, well and in abundance. Conditions are more than favorable for what one reviewer was moved to call “the melodic brassiness and lyrical sassiness” that are “distinctly Barely Pink” to capture the imagination of the rock ‘n’ roll nation.
Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Brian Merrill, the voice of seminal Tampa Bay combos Parade In Paris and Factory Black, the foursome’s ranks include guitarist Mark Warren, bassist Michael Hoag (both formerly of the Leonard Croon Band) and seasoned music biz veteran, drummer/vocalist Stan Arthur. Together, they are resolved to spread some irony-free rock ‘n’ roll bliss with music that is, as Merrill puts it, “less frosting, more cake.”
Starduster, Barely Pink’s five-song EP (with three, count ‘em, three bonus tracks!), was self-released in 1995, quickly attracting the attention of regional and national media. “One of the punchiest, hookiest, grooviest combos that these pop-lovin’ ears have heard in, oh, the last decade or so, “raved Goldmine, tome of all things recorded and collectible. “(The songs are) great from start-to-finish, packed with lotsa fiery guitar, swell harmonies and streamlined melodies. Barely Pink currently stands poised at the brink of power pop greatness.” Two full-length CDs followed, 1997’s numberonefan and Elli’s Suitcase the following year, available stateside through noted pop purveyor Not Lame Recordings and in Japan by JVC/Victor, home also to power pop legends Cheap Trick. Compilation appearances include Full Circle: A Tribute to Gene Clark (Not Lame/USA), What The World Needs Now: A Tribute To Burt Bacharach (Big Deal/USA) and Pop Gun 2000 (Screaming Apple/Germany); more compilation appearances are being negotiated for 2001. Barely Pink’s songs have been featured in broadcasts by such diverse outlets as the XGames on ESPN, the Disney Channel and the Tokyo Broadcasting System and in the summer of 2000, the band made their third consecutive appearance at the International Pop Overthrow, the prestigious pop-oriented music festival held annually in Los Angeles. Recording is currently wrapping up for the band’s third full-length release at Tampa’s Morrisound Studios with Tom Morris (Seven Mary Three, Steve Morse Band, The Crow soundtrack among many other credits) co-producing the as-yet-untitled CD with the band.
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“Barely Pink is one of the punchiest, hookiest, grooviest combos that these pop-lovin’ ears have heard in, oh, the last decade or so.”
- Goldmine
“The band makes catchy pop-rock, rich in grabby hooks, woo woo harmonies and chiming guitars that capture a wide-eyed innocence of bygone days … bright harmonies on top and gritty rock ‘n’ roll underneath … the Bay’s own pop colossus … kinda like Big Star meets Urge Overkill by way of ELO with a little Ramones on top.”
- Weekly Planet
“If my body has stopped moving to Barely Pink’s tunes, I’d only have had to assume that I’d been struck by sudden paralysis.”
- Ink 19
“Barely Pink pays homage to Alex Chilton/Big Star and other pure pop icons by merging melodic, wide-open chord changes with soulful vocals and lead fills.”
- Focus Magazine
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