Guzzard - Quick Fast in a Hurry - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In the heart of Baroque Rome, the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is the principal Marian sanctuary of the Eternal City. For centuries it has guarded not only the relics of Jesus's cradle and swaddling-clothes, but also the celebrated marble Nativity Scene by Arnolfo di Cambio (1291), the first of it's kind in the history of art, thus earning it the title of InchBethlehem of the WestInch.Here, in 1707, Alessandro Scarlatti was employed as maestro di cappella. Though a brief appointment - it lasted little more than a year - it was long enough to leave a deep impression, above all on the repertoire for Christmas, which was celebrated in the basilica with particular solemnity.For the 300th anniversary of the composer's death, Giulio Prandi and Coro e Orchestra Ghislieri dedicate their fifth album for Arcana to Scarlatti's unique, splendid music for a Roman Christmas.

Ahead of their time in 1996, the world may finally be catching up with Guzzard. This album mixes in the red noise intensity with punk rock snarl and a bit of sci fi inspired space sounds and lyrics.

The follow-up to their debut self-titled EP is filled with hard hitting yet perfectly glossed guitars, pop hooks in minor keys, and vocals dripping with the emotion of vocalist/guitarist Maika Maile's unique voice. Produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, All Time Low, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus) and James Paul Wisner (Under oath, Dashboard Confessional). Look for them on this summer's Warped Tour. RIYL 30 Seconds to Mars, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, Boys Like Girls.