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Genre: Big Beat
Location Brooklyn, New York, Un
Profile Views: 547152
Last Login: 8/23/2011
Member Since 11/15/2004
Record Label Williams Street Records
Type of Label Major
Bio
Cheeseburger, the Brooklyn-based party band that has made quite the name for itself in the New York music scene with its party-popping self-title first album, announced the release of its sophomore album, Another Big Night Down the Drain. The 11-song release from the band's new label, Williams Street Records, will drop May 3, 2011 on both CD and digital download. Original band members Joe Bradley (vocals), Luke Crotty (Drums) and Christy Karacas (Guitar) are now joined by Jayson Green (vocals), Christian Gordy (Bass) and Eric Dufresne (Guitar) on the release, and the result is a bigger sound, but the same riff heavy garage punk vibe that fans have come to expect. Cheeseburger's self-titled 2006 debut was released to worldwide acclaim, as critics were awestruck by their frenzied and gritty garage punk sound garnering the band's comparisons to the likes of the Stooges and the Dickies. As the editors of Pitchfork put it, "Rather than copy some Motley Crue Cliché and wind up sounding like Jet or Louis XIV, Cheeseburger toy with rock archetypes the way a big cat teases its prey." Another Big Night Down the Drain boasts all of the same brawn but adds even more bite. The record's bigger sound transports this group of party seekers to a whole new level musically, with a thematic album telling the tale of one poor sap's adventurous night on the town.
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Jayson Green, Luke Crotty, Eric Dufresne, Christian Gordy, Christy Karacas and occasionally Doctor Rob Laasko and Joe Daddy Bradley BOOKING AGENT: Annie Southworth.. annie@panacherock.com.. tel: 415-934-0315
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"If you've never experienced the mayhem that is one of their shows, now is the time. Once known mainly for the drunken buffoonery, Cheeseburger have really come into their own as a great rock band. These days it's the fans who indulge in the shenanigans, as the band are too busy contributing songs to Grand Theft Auto IV and the new Will Ferrell movie, Step Brothers ("Derby Day" plays over the closing credits)." - Brooklyn Vegan .. "It makes good sense that the first time I saw Cheeseburger was a couple years ago at a New Year's party in someone's -- I forget whose -- loft. Makes sense because the New Yorkers are a quintessential party band... punch-drunk rock 'n' roll." - Stereogum.com .. "Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, this band is off the hook. Lets face it: to get a track on this years hottest, most talked about and most advertised video game is a big deal. Grab a stranger by the hair and rip them out of their auto carjack style while causing havoc to the sounds of Cheeseburger, one of the most fitting audio outfits to accompany a madman gangster on the loose in Liberty City. The aptly titled song is 'Cocaine' and is one of the choice tracks that blasts on the radio accompanying a set list with the likes of LCD Soundsystem and Les Savy Fav to name a few. Hailing from Greenpoint Brooklyn, this trio is fronted by the in your face antics of Joe Bradley with Guitarist Christy Karacas and drummer Luke Crotty. They put together a modern riff heavy Garage punk sound and vibe that channels the likes and fervor of the Stooges and the Dickies with a dash of a tripped out Comedic GG Allen. So put on those wreckin shoes, dance to high heaven and check them out with your wang out." - The Deli Magazine .. "Cheeseburger's sound kicks serious and sometimes goofy ass." - My Old Kentucky Blog .. "Kemado recording artists Cheesebuger are featured in one of the hottest new video games and soundtracks right now -- Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City! That's right, you can drive buckwild around Liberty City listening to "Cocaine" on the Radio Broker station... growling and prowling just like a Saturday night." - Popwreck(oning) .. "Who doesn't like Cheeseburger?" - Punkphoto.com .. "In the grand tradition of party records such as License To Ill by Beastie Boys and Another Wasted Night by Gang Green comes the Self-Titled debut full length by Cheeseburger. Essentially, the record is an ode to New York City and the love and drinking that comes with it. Singer Joe says, 'For better or worse- we are a drinking band and this is a record 'about' boozing it up and all the jive that goes down with it...'" - "Gay Beach" show on East Village Radio .. "Audience members who aren't interested in meeting the lead singer should stay back, or else be ready to run." - The New York Times .. "Rather than copy some Motley Crue cliche and wind up sounding like Jet or Louis XIV, Cheeseburger toy with rock archetypes the way a big cat teases its prey." - Pitchfork Media .. "This threesome pulls off crunk-punk with humor and attitude, and for all their duct-taped-instrument formalism, Cheeseburger do have chops." - Village Voice .. "This Brooklyn trio's debut updates the ragtag punk rock of the Stooges with plenty of irony. Guitarist Christy Karacas and drummer Luke Crotty play sloppily on purpose, and frontman Joe Bradley howls about cocaine and easy girls so ferociously you want to give him a glass of water. Crass, foul and politically incorrect? That's the point." - Rolling Stone .. "It's been a while since I've been able to whole-heartedly get behind a band or record. There's always that one acoustic tune or the guy in the band who wears a scarf inside or whatever that keeps you from really championing them. This is simply a few guys who hang out at Greenpoint Tavern, slow-dance with the owner and occasionally stumble down the street to write rock songs. Record of the year so far." - Vice .. "Read-deal rock music's been so hard for bands to pull off lately without winking or sounding like complete turds in a time machine, but not Cheeseburger. They get it. They just do. Huge riffs, amazing vocals and insane fun. AC/DC and the Stooges are apt comparisons, but somehow these references feel a bit pedestrian, because beyond all the throwback riffing, this record still manages to feel modern, which is a real feat. They are funny, but far from a joke..." - CMJ New Music Monthly