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Deliver This Creature by Mr. Gnome

By Alex Teitz

Describing Mr. Gnome a reviewer quickly runs out of things to say. This Cleveland duo of Nicole Barille and Sam Meister are hard, heavy and raw, and, at the same time, ethereal and vastly poetic. Barille attacks the guitar with strong riffs and vicious energy while shouting lyrics that are sublime. Meister digs into drums and piano that enhances every note. Whether it is the mainstream rock song “The Machine”, or the slow ballad, “Tied” Mr. Gnome hypnotizes the ear and the rest of the body. Hidden in Barille’s breathy vocals is the poetry of Mr. Gnome such as “Disappear I melt into the wall/Quick descending wings spread break my fall” from “The Machine.” There are no quick hooks in Mr. Gnome’s music but an intuitive understanding of everything great. To compare Mr. Gnome to other bands and other duos is a crime to Mr. Gnome. They are experimental, art-rock that will kick your teeth in on the way to your soul, and leave you pleading for more. For more information visit www.mrgnome.com or www.myspace.com/mrgnome