Where
To Begin Press Highlights
Amplifier Magazine:
...perhaps not since Rumours
has a band been able to turn so much personal and professional turmoil
into such a
cohesive statement of truth and beauty.
--Rick Schadelbauer [May 10, 2008]
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HERE FOR ENTIRE REVIEW
Jaxon
from WMMR in Philadelphia:
"IKE... They never cease to amaze me!!
Whether
they are playing for thousands or one hundred people the show is always
filled with the same awesome energy, incredible musicianship and wicked
catchy songs! Always one of my favorites to see live. They never disappoint!"
Philadelphia
City Paper
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HERE TO VIEW IKE's FEATURE
FROM 1/16/08
Philadelphia
Inquirer
"Wondrous
pop
perfectionists"
Powerpopaholic.com
WHERE
TO BEGIN:
This is modern power pop closer to the commercial alt. sounds of
All American Rejects, or American Hi Fi. This is almost a return to
Faye's form as a member of the Caulfields or The John Faye Power Trip
but with the added depth of experience.
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In
Real Life Press Highlights
NJ Courier-Post
Ike. Power-pop craftsman John Faye and his mates
churn out one great tune after another. In Real Life's biggest flaw
is that it's tough to pick just one song to convert your friends.
Try "Cinderella Spark." Or the title track. Or "Into
Philadelphia." Or "Nothing's Gonna Come Between Us."
Not a bad problem to have, really.
Philadelphia
City Paper
Usually,
the best you can hope for when a songwriter has a kid is that the
attendant sleep deprivation will fuel some bizarre visions and he'll
ban the baby from sapping up his lyrics. On IKE's second self-released
CD, In Real Life, two-time dad John Faye runs headfirst into the parent
trap and defies the odds: "Into Philadelphia" is a sweet
little lullaby disguised as a hugely catchy rocker. It's not a fluke
— just the strongest proof yet of Faye's skills. His voice has
never sounded better than on the lovely "Nothing's Gonna Come
Between Us," and the poppy "Cinderella Spark" should
heat up live in the hands of one of the town's tightest bands. Twelve
bucks gets you into the gig and sends you home with a disc that sticks
after one listen and still stands up after a dozen.
- M.J. Fine
Philadelphia
Daily News
IKE for president
Power pop is alive and well in our little town,
thanks to the sweet rockin', homegrown quartet called IKE. Led
by seasoned singer/songwriter/guitarist John Faye, the band's earnest,
hook-happy new set, "In Real Life," charms like the cheery
stuff from Squeeze (aka Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook), though
I doubt those Brits would ever turn their attentions to an anthem
for the City of Brotherly Love as IKE does with "Into Philadelphia."
It's a song that deserves local enshrining alongside Hall & Oates'
"Fall in Philadelphia," Grover Washington, Jr. and Stanley
Clarke's separate odes to "East River Drive," the Soul Survivors'
"Expressway to Your Heart," the Orlons' "South Street"
and the Hooters' Philly music scene celebration, "Beat Up Guitar"!
And while I'm passing out kudos, let me also recommend the Phil Nicolo
co-produced set's shiny "Beautiful Thing," whiplash rocking
"Better Off Alone" and gushing "Nothing's Gonna Come
Between Us."
- Jonathan Takiff
Philadelphia
Weekly
Their
every note bleeds sincerity and substance.
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IKE's
2005 interview
and performance from the
Preston & Steve Show
on 93.3 WMMR CLICK
HERE!!!
