Nines Wonderworld Of Colourful CD

This release of 13 upbeat and perky pop tunes meanders along as though the grunge days of the 1990s never happened. From the simplicity of Beach Boys' harmonies on "What Can I Do" and "Ghost Town Sunday" to the easy XTC-like choruses of "Days and Days" and "I'm Sorry," the Nines combine catchy pop grooves with intentional touches of aggressive, chugging rock guitar. Lead singer Steve Eggers vocalizes with gentle sincerity over the Brit-pop riffs of Sam Tallo and Andrew Webb. An intriguing cut is "When the Day Is Through." For one thing, it's relatively short (clocking in at less than two minutes), and for another, it sounds eerily like a Pink Floyd tune. Other tracks, such as the fuzzy-amp textured "Jules Maxi," play into a psychedelic Beatles fantasy. But for the most part, the rhythms on Wonderworld of Colourful are subtle and sunny, mid-tempo, and joyfully executed. ~ Roxanne Blanford

A healthy balance of high energy pop, hauntingly good melodies, and an infectious live show is just part of what keeps The Nines at the top of many all-time greatest pop band lists. In 1998, The Nines released their critically praised Wonderworld of Colourful which topped the University Charts in Canada. The album introduced the splendid pop song craftsmanship of singer/songwriter Steve Eggers. Being named North by North East's "Best unsigned Act" in 1998, allowed Canada's pop darlings the chance to release a second cleverly penned and supremely performed 4-song CD released on Universal. Eggers' songs have appeared on several hit Television shows, including Dawson's Creek and Party of Five. The Nines have recently released their second full length album, Properties of Sound, and immediately topped Canadian University Charts with the song, Melanie. The Nines have returned from a successful showcase in Hollywood, opening for Jason Falkner.Steve Eggers is currently writing with a number of artists including XTC's, Andy Partridge. The Nines will be releasing their new album "calling distance stations"in spring 2006, which was mixed by Jason Falkner, Joao Carvalho and John Adams. The new album features a co-write with Andy Partridge. YOU CAN NOW HEAR NEW UNRELEASED NINES OUTTAKES/DEMOS/SONGS STREAMING: www.myspace.com/ninespoptraxVISIT OUR MAIN MYSPACE PAGE: www.myspace.com/ninespopOR VISIT OUR WEBSITE STORE FOR UNIQUE DOWNLOADS: www.ninespop.com"Doesn't Matter What I do" rated #3 in Mojo Magazine's Singles Picks/Playlist- Mojo Magazine"Steve Eggers writes from a self-contained world where the three-minute pop song can appear and reappear with staggering ease"- Shake it Up"Steve Eggers is a genius...the best disc of the year, hands down." Amplifier "the Nines offer the brilliant Jennifer Smiles" - Chart Magazine"Steve Eggers and his band continue to churn out fine pop songs." San Francisco Guardian"Wonderworld of Colourful balances such gorgeously baroque ballads as Ghost Town Sunday with snappy, harmonized rockers... one big cotton candy ball-o-sound" Eye Magazine