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| Absolutepunk |
 The tandem of Nick Torres and Tyler Odom, better known as Cassino, threw everyone for a loop when they released their debut LP Sounds of Salvation. Who knew that this duo, who once performed in the much-loved emo band Northstar, could pull off folk and alt. country so effortlessly? Sounds of Savlation was in a word, spellbinding. Sonically sound, refreshingly candid and exquisitely performed it reinvigorated those Northstar fans that found the band's untimely demise so unsettling. So it is with baited breath and much anticipation that said loyal fans have awaited the release of Kingprince, the band's sophomore follow-up. Pushing the folk and country edges a little further, Kingprince features an array of violin, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and organ, but those instruments are unfortunately the only parts of the album worth writing home about. Aside from the overtly poetic lyrics, Kingprince is one hot mess. Before the hate mail starts pouring in, let's think this out thoroughly. Sonically the disc leaves a lot to be desired with Torres' vocals never pushing their limits until the disc's latter half and emotionally falling flat far too often. With Odom now out of the mix, much of the pressure seems to be on multi-instrumentalist Edward Puckett and that may be where the album stumbles. Take for example album opener "Djom." Aside from the inspired lines, "And if you're not whole I will stitch that shirt you're wearing/And it will cover holes and stitch the skin you're wearing now and then,” nothing about the track is remotely welcoming or inviting. There's also a 90-second harmonica intro that feels superfluous and odd. The title track/second cut is a mild step forward but once again seems to settle in the accomplishment of its mood and feel. Dark, dusky, agrarian....full text |
| Sputnikmusic |
| In April of 2005, Huntsville, Alabama pop-punk act Northstar announced that after several years and two full-lengths they were calling it quits. Just as the dust began to settle, singer-guitarist Nick Torres and guitarist Tyler Odom debuted their new project, Cassino. Cassino's self-released debut, 2007's Sounds of Salvation, saw the duo embrace their southern surroundings, immersing their pop friendly past with hints of rootsy Americana and countrified folk. Kingprince marks Cassino's emergence from Northstar's shadow. Where Sounds of Salvation was firmly rooted in the same vein of laid back nu-emo that Torres and co. damn near perfected while in Northstar, albeit expanded with healthy dose of Nashville twang, Kingprince shows that the duo are now feeling at home in their folk-rock shoes. The songs on Kingprince are stripped down to the core and left to shine in all of their dusty, road-worn beauty. Even the tracks that made their first showing on Sounds of Salvation have been deconstructed, sounding born again in their new skin....full text |
| Itunnes |
| if you dont listen to cassino then you are dumb...full text |
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