Stolen Babies

Closing out the week with something a little off the path and bizarre if you will. What could be best be described as Avant-Garde Metal in the vein of bands like Oingo Boingo and Mr. Bungle. Stolen Babies hail from California and are an Avant-Garde Cabaret inspired Metal band. Intrigued yet? The frontwoman also plays the Accordion. Got your attention now? Originally formed as a 12 piece High School performance troupe, the band trimmed it's members and cut their first demo in  02. Another demo and EP soon followed and by 06 The End Records had picked the band up and released their debut 'There Be Squabbles Ahead'. This album is a bizarre mix of styles, truly you have to hear it to actually see what I'm talking about. An interesting album for the curious and diverse listener that is for sure.

The End Records did a good job of trying to get the band out there. However when you play a unique style of music, it's easier said then done sometimes. The band just released to follow up 'Naught' this past month, some six years after their debut. The band has been getting out there touring with Devin Townsend and Kataonia and soon to be hitting the road with Turisas and Firewind. I like to dust this album of when I'm feeling a bit off or overly creative. The sound is really unique and isn't for everybody, but it's at least worth listening to at least once.

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