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Marizen, Field (© 2003 Zen
Merchants Music)
Bill
Ribas NY Rock
Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Imagine
pop rock on the heavy side as yet untainted by big glossy
studios and execs with opinions. The band is fronted by
Mari Calip, whose voice is somewhere between Pat Benatar
and Debbie Harry. She doesn't sound polished in a
classical sense, but nevertheless can belt it out with
authority, which she needs, as her bandmates tend to play
loudly. But that's as rock should be, and like any
classic-rock disc they bring things down on a number or
two. "Little Bit" is one example, spinning now
as I type, and it has a laid back vibe that is doing me
just fine. A power ballad like "Time," however,
shows the band has a good deal of maturity in their
songwriting sensibilities. This is their fourth disc, and
twice they have been finalists in a Battle of the Bands
contest at the Hard Rock in Chicago, so they are seasoned
warriors. Of course, this begs the question, why aren't
they more widely known? That, I cannot answer, but perhaps
you can, by visiting www.marizen.com.
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