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One of the biggest and most pleasant surprises to come out of Germany in a very long time is quartet Guano Apes, led by diminutive singer Sandra Nasic, a band whose sound is fresh, innovative, danceable, yet rocks hard with a clear understanding of hooks and pop sensibility. Combining a style that takes elements from the likes of Primus, early No Doubt and even some Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guano Apes have the potential to be huge. Following on from their excellent debut album 'Proud Like A God', this long-awaited follow-up is available in Europe only where it's reportedly a platinum smash in their native Germany. The band's happy-go-lucky style, combined with a slight nod to nu-Metal and some feverishly memorable tunes have made them the Next Big Thing in Deutschland. Vocalist Sandra's powerful, wide-ranging delivery encompasses everything from a seductive whisper to a hearty roar and she certainly gives the band a great deal of its identity. The talented guys behind her, Stefan Ude, Dennis Poschwatta and Henning Romenapp provide the rocking and open-ended musical landscape. There are no fillers to be found on 'Don't Give Me Names', just twelve songs of hard modern rock that will have you happily dancing in the aisles and occasionally even get that head banging. From opener 'Innocent Greed', through to the lovely ballad 'Living In A Lie', the subtle Eastern melody of 'Dodel Up', the urgent 'I Want It' and the blasting quirkiness of the ultra-heavy 'Gogan', it is quite a rock and roll experience. There is something here to please almost any open-minded rock fan. In closing, it's no hype why this band is so big in Germany (reportedly already won their equivalent of the US Grammy). And a great live band as well, from what I'm told by a friend who's had the privilege of seeing them on their recent brief US club tour. Get it!Read full review
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