"This Busy Monster is a trio which has been around since the early 90s. The first time I heard Fireworks, their 2nd album, I didn't like it. I was listening to it on my headphones as I trudged home from my sweet job at the phone book company. Looking back, I realize I didn't like it then because I was so busy avoiding cars and pigeon crap I wasn't paying attention to the intricacies of the album--the variety of moods and the clever mix of genres and instruments--that make it good. Because there is a lot of rock on this album, it could be mistaken for simply that. But there is much more to Fireworks."  (Fakejazz.com)

"This Busy Monster conjures a folksy yet ostentatious brand of (indie) pop, replete with horns, strings, banjos and even singing saws. The trio at the core of this busy music has an obvious aptitude for obscure melodies and discordant progressions that will leave an indelible mark on your jaded ears."  (DrawerB.com)

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