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    Posted: November 26 2010 at 15:20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 

TOTAL B.S. DEBUTS BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM, “2 THE CORE

Total B.S. breaks the Progressive Rock mold with adventurous genre defying music

 

Los Angeles, Ca USA - November 2010 - Riddle: What do you get when you marry Classic Rock, 70’s Soul, Funk & Disco, 80’s Metal, 90’s Angst… a dash of New Millennium Alternative… throw in some show tunes sensibility… add a choir and a little dose of Latin Jazz?  Confused  I’ll tell you what you get! 

 

You get Total B.S.… and they’re packing a wallop of a punch with their maiden release, “2 the Core.”  Approve

 

Hard to categorize, but inescapably impressive… like them or not… Total B.S. has managed to declassify themselves.   Total B.S. brings their invigorating sound, delivering an auditory experience so refreshingly distinct, it inadvertently delivers a punishing spank to the generic climate that tends to populate most genres.  Shocked

 

For lack of a better category, we’ll call it Progressive Rock… but there will be naysayers.  In the world of Progressive Rock, there have been countless bands that have continued the tradition of carrying the ‘Prog Torch’ of the heroes of yesteryear.  Total B.S. forgoes the torch and lights their own fire, forging uncharted territory where musical genres cease to exist and all of humanity lives in blissful oneness… kind of like in John Lennon’s, “Imagine.”  Yes it is a fantasy but they do it with such absolute credibility and funk-d’fied finesse, it’s bound to make even the haughtiest of Progressive Rock aficionados take notice… scratching their heads in bewilderment asking the question… “IS this Prog?... and… why is my booty shaking?”  Tongue

 

Back in August of 2003 when Blair Gray unknowingly answered a somewhat generic ad placed by Sara Rockoff in the local ‘Recycler’… chances are, neither of them could have projected the genre defying music they would spawn. 

 

“Total B.S… what does it mean?”… The public will make the most obvious of assumptions LOL... but upon closer inspection as one discovers more about this unique musical hybrid of sorts… and upon even further investigation, as one familiarizes oneself with the deep and layered analysis of the topics covered in these rich and captivating compositions … the controversial monikers’ obvious and circumstantial meanings takes on a multitude of dimensions.

 

Total B.S. ability to tap into the universal is what set’s this record apart.  “2 the Core” their debut album is absolutely groundbreaking and sure to make its mark in the annals of musical history.

 

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Sara Rockoff

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1236 S. Bedford St #5

Los Angeles, Ca 90035

P: (323) 679-5549

http://www.reverbnation.com/totalbsrocks

 
 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2010 at 09:42
powerful entertaining songs by all means, coupled with expressive vocals. Thumbs Up Congrats, Sara. I like it!
jazz, funk, fusion, ska, metal - hard to categorize indeed concerning this mélange of styles

Will ring the bells, however, to be honest, I'm not sure if this stuff will be evaluated with a clear vote by any team.




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2010 at 10:12
Thanks for the suggestion, Sara, I'll look into it as soon as the weekend's over. Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2010 at 16:19
Here is the MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/totalbsrocks

Good music, sounds like a music that I grew up with - late 90s Nu-Metal. Lots of groovy hooks, great riffs, and rapping/soul vocals. There are some many other influences too, and certain progressive merits (I recommend the tracks "Following Forward" or "Lights On" as good examples), like synth or violin solos, a richer sound and some song development, so maybe the genre teams could find the material PA worthy. I'll ask the Heavy Prog team for an evaluation. The most important thing would be that the teams don't stop after the first track when they evaluate; that one is pure Nu-Metal, the rest is much more relevant.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 01 2010 at 03:47
Thanks for the reply!  Not sure I undertood your meaning... maybe you meant some will like it... some won't?  Confused
Thanks for taking a listen! Glad YOU liked it!  Embarrassed
 
Would it be beneficial if I posted in "Review Our Music" Forum? 
 
Will we be listed on the site?  I submitted for that as well.
 
Thanks so much!!
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 01 2010 at 03:56
Thanks for your support!!
 
Yeah... it's definitely pushing the boundaries...  but most of the album is surely Progressive... if not Fusion and certainly Eclectic. 
 
If I can suggest a few as well... What if Feels Like, For Another Day, Total B.S., Following Forward, Lights On
 
Our most relevant site is currently http://www.reverbnation.com/totalbsrocks
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 01 2010 at 14:47
Anyone know why my post keeps getting moved out of the Press Releases forum to this forum? Confused 
 
I posted our Press Release.  Please advise.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 00:35
Speedball kickin', good stuffs. Clap

Anyway, you're a tough case to classify, but IMHO you can be fit for Tech / Extreme Prog Metal?
(As far as I know, Hev Team cannot be caught such a style I imagine. Tongue )

You can be added in Progarchives only with the approval of a subgenre specialist team.
Please do not hurry, let us take time. Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 02:27
Originally posted by sararocksprog sararocksprog wrote:

Thanks for the reply!  Not sure I undertood your meaning... maybe you meant some will like it... some won't?  Confused
Thanks for taking a listen! Glad YOU liked it!  Embarrassed
 
Would it be beneficial if I posted in "Review Our Music" Forum? 
 
Will we be listed on the site?  I submitted for that as well.
 
Thanks so much!!
 
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Hi Sara,

I'm not sure what exactly you did not understand from my post. I've asked the Heavy Prog Team to evaluate the band for inclusion on PA. If they vote YES, then the band is going to be added. It takes a bit of time though, most teams have a lot of suggestions to evaluate. Also, like I replied in your other thread, the Prog Music Lounge (including Prog News or Review Our Music) are dedicated to bands that are already on PA, so if you post there your threads will be moved to "Get The Word Out" or "General Music Discussions".
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 04:15
I understand HR... I didn't realize we could actually get rejected.
 
Well... Easy Livin (Bob Mcbeath) sent me a PM and recommended that I post in "Suggest New Bands" forum... Is that necessary at this point?  I'm under the impression our evaluation is in motion so it seems it would be redundant.
 
Thanks so much for all your help.  I'll try not to be a pest!  Embarrassed 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 04:35
Yeah, bands are added to the PA database following a team vote, which can be Yes or No. I didn't notice this thread isn't it the "Suggest New Bands" sub-section, so I already asked the Heavy Prog Team for the evaluation. No need to open a new thread now Wink
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Wow, you named your band after my first two initials?
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 15:14
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Wow, you named your band after my first two initials?
 
Yeah Brian... We named the band after you.. after all.... You ARE "Total B.S." hehe...
 
I checked out your profile... I'm loving cooking too... a newish passion for me... any great recipes?
 
Thanks for the comment... Hope we make the cut here... Shocked  seems like a tough crowd... hehe
 
We've considered ourselves to be a Progressive Rock band since we started this thing... but the response has been quite controversial... funny... maybe it's my "black girl" voice?  Not sure...
 
Oh well... nothing is for everyone I suppose.
 
We're finding our fans... one by one...
 
C-U-Here!
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 15:32
Your voice is perfect, it's the contemporary influences that make the "prog purists" go nuts... Wink
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Originally posted by sararocksprog sararocksprog wrote:

any great recipes?

We have so many cookbooks here we could do a different one for every meal for several years.  Give me a cuisine and I shall grant you a great recipe.  Check out the Prog Chefs Unite thread.  It's fun if you like to cook.  Hell, probably fun if you don't.
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Originally posted by harmonium.ro harmonium.ro wrote:

Your voice is perfect, it's the contemporary influences that make the "prog purists" go nuts... Wink
Eeeeek!  I think I'm having an identity crisis!?... jk.  Tongue.. Thanks for the compliment on the vox... gives me warm tinglies inside Big smile
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 09:50
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by sararocksprog sararocksprog wrote:

any great recipes?

We have so many cookbooks here we could do a different one for every meal for several years.  Give me a cuisine and I shall grant you a great recipe.  Check out the Prog Chefs Unite thread.  It's fun if you like to cook.  Hell, probably fun if you don't.
Wow... I can't believe you have a recipe forum... NOW I'm impressed  Shocked... I will check it out for sure... I love all kinds of food... I'm sure I'll find some great stuff there...
 
Thanks for the tip... I never would have thought... hehe....
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 02 2011 at 03:59
Great album
Fits in well as a crossover and definitley tracks 2 and 3 are progressive!
 
Will post review soon.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 02 2011 at 05:41
I just made a clip for Total Bs song "Found It"
 
Have a listen and let me know what you think
 
I will load a few more later in the week
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 02 2011 at 06:28
One more I just loaded and one of my favourites on the album
 
"TOTAL BS"
 
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