Monsters are not Myths

“Ridiculously addictive stuff.”

“Monsters Are Not Myths are a quirky, American hard-pop band, able to absorb a diversity of influences and craft them into a sound of their own…a good sound. This is the kind of music I wanted to create when I was a kid, alas. I have no musical talent, but these ‘kids’ are brimming with it. I’ll have a great time playing this for my friends..”

“[Monsters are not Myths grabs] inspiration from everything around them to create a fresh and innovative sound that’s all their own.”

“Slighty odd but surprisingly memorable bluesy rock.”

“With indie rock precision, MANM are an amazing bar band. If there’s an afterlife, they’d perform in the waiting room.”

“‘Corporate Grown’ takes you through one hell of a roller coaster ride of rawness and fun. The melodic opening track “Bits of Sins” prepares and sets the tone while “Old Soul” dishes out a gritty 70′s rock influence dose. Blended with some fresh songwriting and lyrics, the numerous combination of instruments will leave a delighted earful.”

“These Monsters are hell-bent on eating your eardrums, one waxy bite at a time. Somewhere between Modest Mouse, Queens of the Stone Age and Barenaked Ladies, the band’s tunes are as headbangingly satisfying as the loudest rock jams and as headscratchingly weird as the oddest indie dirges.”

“If you’re a lyrics junkie like me you’ll find a deep reservoir to swim
in. However, if you just want to enjoy some fresh sounds cleverly arranged and brilliantly executed, you need look no further,”

- Becky Sanders of American Songwriter

“…Its title (vague smiles) is an appropriate approximation of how your face will appear as they launch into little ditties about jello shots, Reaganomics, and dress-up time. The kids these days, they’ve got their priorities straight. Fight the monster menace, support the myth busters.”

-Peter Koht

“Their sound is an emotionally charged form of garage pop-rock surprisingly serious stuff, considering the endearing sense of humor displayed on the band’s Web site, manm.uugh.com. The lineup-drums, keyboards, guitar and vocals-is a little unorthodox (read: no bass), but what’s good for The Doors is surely good for a burgeoning Santa Cruz rock trio, right?”

“…the record (Vague Smiles) is saturated with potential…”

“…Whether you are drifting through the timeless frustrations in “Blame” or pounding through chunkier beats in “Dress Me Up,” Monsters will impress you with their insight and versatility. Props to Engineer Dave Egan for creating a professional, finished final product (the missing link on most unsigned bands CD’s), and kudos to the band for doin’ it right.”