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PRESS QUOTES
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"…crisply eclectic, impeccably melodic sound. Cinema8 echoes muscular and melodic rockers like Fuel."
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Mark Jenkins - The Washington Post
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"[Cinema8 has] an ability to channel '70s arena rock in a way that should make Creed watch its back."
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Today's Best Bets - The Washington Times
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"(Cinema8) screams from the speakers with an intensity and drive that is unmatched. 'Bleed' is the song that will get them a major record deal. Sauri's vocal range shows experience and thoughtful intention - tightly wound to an intense pitch. Look for them in record stores everywhere ...they'll be gracing your television sets soon."
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Heidi Drockelman - Indie-Music.com
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"By far one of the best and most talented independent modern rock bands, DC-based Cinema8 (is) sophisticated and stylish, and has managed to record a CD that is original, artistic and entertaining. Everything about this band and CD is professional. The music is tight, dynamic, well-written and recorded with taste and precision…the music is modern rock with the integrity of 1960s and 1970s rock. 'Faster Than Today' is easily capable of winning the ears of the top-40 crowd and the playtime of FM radio stations."
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Tom Yanno - Musicians Realm
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"Finally. The long awaited return of the guitar solo! Hard-hitting guitar rhythms and thunderous beats combined with expressive lyrics show that Cinema8 is ready to take over the radio. Fronted by sexy singer/guitarist Michael Sauri, Cinema8 conquers new territory and breaks new ground."
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Lauren Vilis - WSOE 89.3, Elon University
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"Nothing alt about this, it's all mainstream guitar/vocal rock that believes that MELODY isn't a word for porn videos. My personal favorite song is 'True Believer' since it has one of the best guitar licks without ever pushing me away ...I also love the big harmony sound of the backing voices singing the title. Some very tight songwriting - especially the music - on this album. Cinema 8 now has 'the sound' and frankly, they don't need to progress any further. I guess all they really need is the big buck promotion machine of a major label. Cause the music's already there."
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Ben Ohmart - The Muse's Muse
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"CINEMA8 is picture perfect! 'Lover' is sexy with heavy almost metal guitars, a steady beat and plenty of drive. Cinema8 is a panorama of energetic music that ebbs and flows from hard rock to melodic."
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Laura Turner Lynch - Kweevak.com
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"Cinema8 is a hard driven arena rock outfit poised to make their mark on the mainstream alternative chart. Armed with their new self-titled release, the onset of national exposure seems a mere formality."
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Erick Mertz - Cosmic Debris
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"Soaring guitar solos with the bridge and the chorus in the right place. Not a flaw in the recording. In a word, Perfect."
"Undoubtedly, this is guitar driven modern rock, but what separates this band from every single band on the radio is a subconscious commitment to the original soul of rock and roll which is rhythm and blues. Listening to Cinema 8, especially live, there is this presence...there's FEELING here. 'Faster Than Today' is a little bit new Bon Jovi and a little bit old Bruce Springsteen. It's a fun song that's perfect for driving - if you're into speeding."
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Jason Howell - Unsung Hero Magazine
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"Bigger is better. Cinema8 music conjures up echoes of early 70's metal hammered into contemporary form. Yes, bigger is better. And Cinema8 is poised to be just as big as they wanna be."
