Dolls on Fire

For years, the battle of the sexes has raged on and on. Has either gender been able to gain the upper hand? One can debate that, but few have put the ongoing war into the musical format as interestingly as this harmony-laden debut EP suggests.

There’s a swagger that vocalists Zach Hodson and Rachel Jaggard presents that cuts right through the lyrics. Emotionally, they seem to be rolling the dice and going for broke – especially on “Give Me A Reason To Love” and “Hosanna (On The Radio),” which are two of the major highlights here.

What works well here does so winningly. I love the sensual vibe that Jaggard applies to “Minotaur,” and the ultimate battle described in “Jem Vs. The Volcano,” but I didn’t really get into the strange “GFY (300 Hands)” as much. However, the album ends on a striking note with the cool vibe of the interestingly-titled “No One Will Love You Unless You’re A Man.” I don’t know about that, but it does make for an interesting musical thesis!
- Music News Nashville

For years, the battle of the sexes has raged on and on. Has either gender been able to gain the upper hand? One can debate that, but few have put the ongoing war into the musical format as interestingly as this harmony-laden debut EP suggests.

There’s a swagger that vocalists Zach Hodson and Rachel Jaggard presents that cuts right through the lyrics. Emotionally, they seem to be rolling the dice and going for broke – especially on “Give Me A Reason To Love” and “Hosanna (On The Radio),” which are two of the major highlights here.

What works well here does so winningly. I love the sensual vibe that Jaggard applies to “Minotaur,” and the ultimate battle described in “Jem Vs. The Volcano,” but I didn’t really get into the strange “GFY (300 Hands)” as much. However, the album ends on a striking note with the cool vibe of the interestingly-titled “No One Will Love You Unless You’re A Man.” I don’t know about that, but it does make for an interesting musical thesis!
- Music News Nashville

"There are swirling synths. There are crunchy guitars. There are layers upon layers of pop harmonies and new wave influences all around, as well as a heavy dose of intelligent nerd punk, ‘90s nostalgia, and lounge music theatricality."

-The Deli Magazine Kansas City, November 2012-
- The Deli Magazine KC

"There are swirling synths. There are crunchy guitars. There are layers upon layers of pop harmonies and new wave influences all around, as well as a heavy dose of intelligent nerd punk, ‘90s nostalgia, and lounge music theatricality."

-The Deli Magazine Kansas City, November 2012-
- The Deli Magazine KC

Precision playing and slick vocals combine with an aggressive sonic mix into a timeless kind of sound, neither up-to-the-minute nor retro ... This is clearly a band with the courage of its convictions."

-BlogCritics.org, November 2012-
- Blogcritics.org

Precision playing and slick vocals combine with an aggressive sonic mix into a timeless kind of sound, neither up-to-the-minute nor retro ... This is clearly a band with the courage of its convictions."

-BlogCritics.org, November 2012-
- Blogcritics.org

“... characteristic pop genius with deconstructive melodic sensibilities.”

“… deliciously catchy pop songs that are just off-kilter enough to make you uncomfortable, but with big enough hooks to drag you along for the ride.”

-Wildy’s World, December 2012-
- Wildy's World

“... characteristic pop genius with deconstructive melodic sensibilities.”

“… deliciously catchy pop songs that are just off-kilter enough to make you uncomfortable, but with big enough hooks to drag you along for the ride.”

-Wildy’s World, December 2012-
- Wildy's World