Year: 2022

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Power Pop Overdose devotes entire hour to Push Puppets

The latest episode of Power Pop Overdose hosted by Curt Vance is entirely devoted to the music of Push Puppets. Curt Vance’s show is streamed on Mad Wasp Radio. The episode featuring Push Puppets was originally broadcast on Saturday, October 8th. The show includes an interview with Push Puppets singer/guitarist Erich Specht.  This will be your opportunity to get questions answered such as, “What does “There’s No One Else Like Lynette” have to do with the pouring of a cup of cofee?”  You’ll hear selections from the Push Puppets catalog as well as hits from the new album Allegory Grey.

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Music Defined reviews “October Surprise”

Music Defined has written a review of the new politically-charged song “October Surprise” from the new Push Puppets album “Allegory Grey”.

 It’s rare to find bands that can marry a political message with a good melody, so bravo to Push Puppets for accomplishing just that. “October Surprise” comes from their new album Allegory Grey, available now on Bandcamp. It’s a good power-pop record similar to Fountains of Wayne or Matthew Sweet.

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PowerPopaholic Review: “Flashes of brillance” on Allegory Grey

Music publication PowerPopaholic has reviewed the new album “Allegory Grey” in their latest edition.

While the first half of the album has the best material, the songwriting is never predictable and it often shows flashes of brilliance, like the chorus of “October Suprise.” This is a band you should keep your eye on… Highly Reccomended.

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“I Don’t Hear a Single” reviews “Allegory Grey”

Liverpool music publication “I Don’t Hear a Single” has posted a flattering review of the new Push Puppets album “Allegory Grey”.

The quartet from Palatine Illinois offer up an album of sheer melodic goodness. Beautifully played, with a variety to applaud, but never losing sight of the fact that sounding great is one thing, but the songs have to match that quality.

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There’s No One Else Like Lynette is an absolute earworm and Sometimes The Buds Never Flower may be the best Pop Rock song that I’ve heard all year. The latter’s hook is unusually in the verse. Highly Recommended!

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All Around Records Interviews Erich Specht

Music blog All Around Records published an interview with Push Puppets singer/guitarist Erich Specht and shared some nice comments on the new album Allegory Grey.

With a band this good, it’s no wonder that they’re getting a wide audience for their music. It’s very catchy, kinetic, and has an uncommonly good flow.

The lyrics are mostly bittersweet about love, but also tend to be upbeat and smart, sincere and earnest, and there’s never a sense that they’re faking it.

What’s not to like? This is a modern power pop band that sets itself apart from the rest in very enjoyable ways. This kind of music never goes out of style, so get in style with their new album ASAP.

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Revista Arte Brasileira interview with Push Puppet Erich Specht

Brazilian publication Revista Arte Brasileira has shared the song “Obvious” from with their readers.  It is accompanied with a brief interview with Push Puppets frontman Erich Specht about the origins of the song.

For those that don’t speak Portuguese, here is a translation.

– What was the context in which the song was composed? This song was written during the pandemic and around the time my girlfriend and I were breaking up. So it wasn’t in the happiest moments. It’s about the pressures of life.

– What do the lines of “Obvious” tell us? The lyrics have Karma personified, where in the first version Karma has blown up my house and in the second version Karma is taking my car off the road. It’s about succumbing to pressure and feeling like you’re about to give in.

– Tell us about the arrangements and sound of the single. This rock song takes the listener through several different parts, starting with a blues/rock feel that explodes into an alternative rock chorus reminiscent of Weezer. The song’s bridge has an Oasis-like feel that leads to a powerful guitar solo and leads to an epic conclusion.

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