Patrick Donders of Sweet Sweet Music has published his rankings for the best power pop albums of 2022. Push Puppets appear at a healthy #7!
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Sweet Sweet Music Ranks Push Puppets at #7 of 2022
Year: 2022
“The Big Takeover” Premieres Video for “Obvious”
Music publication The Big Takeover has posted the premiere of the video for the Push Puppets single “Obvious”.
The video is decidedly no-frills as to draw attention to the lyrics. “Obvious” is a story told by Karma personified: the first verse finds Karma blowing up the protagonist’s house and, in the second verse, Karma is running him off the road:
Kept the wheels on the road
At the waters edge
Never been one to run
Never one to beg
Karma wants to get by
Let him pass
You don’t need a sign
You don’t need to ask
Could it have been more obvious
That the drunk would take the wheel and lose control“Obvious” is the fifth single (and fifth official music video) from the new Push Puppets album, Allegory Grey, released on Sept 30, 2022.
Rock at Night Premieres Video for “The Bane of My Existence”
Music publication Rock At Night has posted the premiere of the video for “The Bane of My Existence”.
Rock At Night Says: On its newest track, “The Bane of My Existence,” Chicagoland quartet Push Puppets spin a classic pop gem, relating a poignant tale of persistence and uncertain hope in the face of repeated disappointment. Bathed in a swirl of luscious electric piano, organ, and a taut rhythm section, the sweetly emotive vocals of frontman/songwriter Erich Specht are both vulnerable and hopeful, reminding us of George Harrison and even fellow Chicagoan Jim Ellison (Material Issue).
New City Review of Allegory Grey
Robert Rodi of Chicago arts publication New City has written a review of the new album “Allegory Grey”.
“There’s No One Else Like Lynette” is just the opening salvo of what turns out to be a whole album of paradoxically bright, uptempo pop tunes about longing and regret.Altogether, a very fine, and highly individual, indie-pop outing.
Power Pop News Review of “Allegory Grey”
Music blog “Power Pop News” has written a flattering review of the new album “Allegory Grey”.
There isn’t a clunker among the ten tracks on Push Puppets’ Allegory Grey. These guys really deliver the goods. The songs are strong and the performances even stronger, it that’s possible.
Poprock Record Reviews “Allegory Grey”
Music publication Poprock Record reviews the new album “Allegory Grey” from Push Puppets.
And yet the band make these influences their own, a testament to the superior song-writing and performance here. Case in point: obvious should-be hit single “The Bane of My Existence.” All the elements come together on this breezy hook-filled delight.
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“October Surprise” for Best Song for Social Change
On the suggestion of a fan, Push Puppets have entered “October Surprise” into consideration for the Grammy’s prestigious Best Song for Social Change award.
We will update this post once the nominees have been announced.
Sold Out Album Release Show at Hey Nonny
The much anticipated album release show at Hey Nonny was a big success! The show was sold out and the band delivered.
The show included many selections from the new album “Allegory Grey” as well as favorites from throughout the Push Puppets catalog.
More shows will be announced soon.
Press release about “October Surprise” hits hundreds of web sites
The press release about the video for “October Surprise” has been carried on over five hundred web sites so far. Distributed via Newswire, the release has been carried on the web sites of many television and radio stations as well as newspapers, magazines and blogs throughout the US and beyond.
“Allegory Grey” 180g Vinyl Available for Preorder
The new album from Push Puppets titled “Allegory Grey” is now available for preorder in the online store. This 10-song LP is audiophile quality on 180 gram translucent purple vinyl with full color sleeve and jacket. Includes download code. Expected availability is December 1, 2022.