EP Review: A Thousand Cures

Wow, there goes 20 min of my life I will never get back (but I guess the blog warned me, so it's my own fault)

Anyways, it?s about time someone took aim at these wanna be rock star bands. Jenn is on the warpath, so all you pretentious cock-rock bands look out.

P.S Are you Jimmy Ray?

Not to say I disagree, as I have never heard this band, but I have heard some hype about them which, due to the music press in this town, automatically makes me skeptical. But Jenn, why don't you ever have anything good to say? I mean, the first review of yours I read(some months ago) had some nice things to say, but that band were friends of yours. Anyone else you like?

wow i couldnt agree more!
these guys are just awefull...by far the most pretentious band everrr

wow i couldnt agree more!
these guys are just awefull...by far the most pretentious band everrr

Yeah they're bad. Their website has more hidden gems (scroll over the band pic). www.athousandcures.com

Are these guys serious? This is a joke right?

Please someone tell me this is a joke!

Seems like everyone is into them on there myspace. I havent read one bad review... reading this review almost made me feel like someone just wants to get back at this band. Rock on guys!!

Shame on you for letting your personal feelings about the band members influence a review of their music. What ever happened to objective journalism?? I guess it got lost with your integrity...

There's one track that just sucks - but three that are amazing. I don't know whats with the negative review but it's obviously because someone is letting their emotions out probably because of a personal issue - Keep it up ATC - you're very talented!!!
Good Luck

Sorry to poke holes through your conspiracy theories but I absolutely do NOT know this band at all. I only heard of them because they sent me their webpage on myspace.

However, you can get a sense about what image a band is trying to convey by reading bios, checking out their entire site and listening to the songs dozens of times for a week straight (to give it a FAIR assessment, see if it grows on you).

As a passionate writer, I either LOVE a band or HATE a band. If they're just OK or not especially noteworthy, I won't even bother to write about them. I am careful to list good things about even Bad Bands... as well as list a few bad things about Good Bands.

Believe me, I look at a LOT of band pages on myspace and honestly. there are a TON of crappy bands that soar to myspace popularity. I'm very adamant about seperating the over-hyped fluff from the good stuff.

I am amazed people are sticking up for this band. Myspace popularity means SHIT! Just because you have someone sitting at a computer all day adding people to your profile does not make you a "Good" band. (I see random people with 100,000 friends; Yea they know them all; and everyone likes them!..Get real)

And Yes these songs do SUCK...Talent wise, they all seem to know what they are doing, but talent doesn't mean you can write good songs. I have to agree with the author of this Blog, this band is just bad!!!

i have heard the songs on myspace and i agree with the review! just horrid
as for myspace, its easy enuff to delete any negative comments so it doesnt really mean anything...anyway thats just my opinion, im sure some of those myspace poeple may actually like the band... but im also sure that a good number of poeple share the same opion as the guy who wrote the article.

good article.

Perhaps this band is just so out of your preferred genres there's just no point in doing the review at all. Just like I wouldn't be able to do a review of country music, perhaps you don't have enough background in this 'style' of music to give a fair eval. Personally, I don't like it, but you won't see me listening to 311 either.

I read your article, and it was hilarious, however I listened to the band and I could'nt disagree more with you, they're all hot and the music rocks!

Ever get the feeling that someone writes a blog to make them seem smart and just so much better then anyone else, but in the end their two dollar vocabulary and cynical views make them seem like a bitter depressed person who's words spew across a computer screen like wet feces after a night of hard drinking?

Cheer up Jennn life gets better!

How DARE you criticize the reviewer? This is WITHOUT a doubt the WORST band I have EVER heard...

I read your review, and I was wondering when I can come and write a review on your musical talent? I must say that although it was well written, your objectivity was quite biased.

Hey, thanks for the comment. While it's hard-wired in a lot of our brains that news is supposed to be "objective", you learn in Journalism school that in fact ALL news is subjective. The bias is typically so subtle you don't even realize the writers are shaping your opinions by what details they include, what details they DON'T include, by quotes and sources used, by diction and by the very topics covered. Behind every traditional news story , there are sponsors, corporate interests, personal views and a very human writer. However, as Marshall McCluhan would say, sometimes the medium is the message. In the world of blog-news, we look at "objective" news and say, "Ok, audiences are not that stupid. We KNOW there are other interests involved. We KNOW there is a FRAME around the story deliberately placed by the writer." We're no BS news. We call it how we see it. These are our opinions that you're free to take or leave, concur with or dispute. This is why certain audiences would rather read a blog to digest news instead of CNN or Fox, for example.

this needs to be said: i've seen these guys live and they rock. they play flawlessly in odd time signatures and all the members are highly talented with their instruments. it's rare to find a band with this much instrumental talent. jenn, no matter how much you hate these songs, NO BAND is so bad as to deserve the thrashing you gave these guys, especially an independant band. i've enjoyed your past reviews, but this time you went too far... this review wasn't informative, it was cruel and OBVIOUSLY PRESONAL.

Jenn, I couldn't dissagree more. KEEP IT UP ATC U GUYS ARE AWSOME!!!!!

I've seen them live too and I agree, they're heap. Asking people to bring them beer on stage is so tacky and just screams rock star wannabe... and they're a pure rip off band. They need to work on their edge a bit, because clearly they have none. And I am still trying to figure out why Matt has a picture on the website with a cigarette in his mouth? Cool buddy.... real cool.

I just happened to be walking by Lee's Palace one night and I figured id stop in to see whos playing. I ended up seeing the band A Thousand Cures. I must admit I found there music very interesting! I also got a free CD! If any of you from the band read this I wana tell you to keep up the good work! You guys were amazing! Forsure one of the best bands ive seen in Toronto! I wouldnt worry at all about this review, you guys seem to pack the house!

i can't believe the trash that ppl write these days!! do jouranalists even do thier homework before they begine their slandering, or do u just write what first comes to mind???? trash.... it's lucky that crap like this actually sells these days cos otherwise you'd be out of a job! shame on anyone who reads this and (a) doesn't check them out for themselves & form thier own opinion &(b) listens to one idot who uses what sounds like his own personal feelings to write a review like this that should be objective... or doesn't this style of writing apply anymore. i'd like to see you get up there mate and do even half of what what these guys do... they have a a mountain of expreance collectivly, a unique sound and unlike most band these day they actaully write thier own lyrics and instrumentals... which in my opinon actually makes them a real act its not often you can get such a self contained band like this with such talent and promise. oh and how about before u write trash like this again ..put the lyrics that u so easily use agaisnt them into context so that your readers get he right idea!

This review makes you guys hotter! And I love your music! I'll be at your "Doctors Without Boarders" befefit show! You guys are a great band!

Ashley

WOW! PLEASE, readers... all I ask is that you do a SPELL / GRAMMAR CHECK next time you decide to spew your hatred for my articles. You're certainly entitled to your own opinions but don't expect me to take anything seriously that's written in broken English.

jouranalists = journalists
thier = their
begine = begin
idot = idiot
expreance = experience
collectivly = collectively
actaully = actually
opinon = opinion
its = it's
agaisnt = against

oh jenn you're soooo hillarious!! wow, you have good grammer, we're all sooo impressed. NEWSFLASH: some of us are in trades or other professions where spelling doesn't matter!!! do u really think ur that much better that other people cause correct ur grammer?? RELAX!!!!

also, you do realize that that ur reviewing music, not some world tradgedy... SO RELAX WITH THE MELODRAMA!!! "white top cadillac pains my soul"... are you for real??? u must be really depressed. i've noticed that all the comments which are personally insulting to you are mysteriously removed. i guess u have no problem insulting others, but when it's ur turn u just can't handle it. you're a pitiful excuse for a journalist.

DID ONE OF THE GUYS IN THE BAND BREAK UR HEART??? IS THAT WHAT THEY DID TO DESERVE THIS??

ATC ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. jennn, im sorry if there's any spelling errors... i guess we're all not as smart as you.

This is incredible! I can't believe some people check this thread EVERY SINGLE DAY! BlogTO's site traffic is really skyrocketing. Thanks so much! :)I couldn't be happier.

ps. I leave up all comments up that aren't a vast spewage of verbal garbage and mindless "you're ugly" insults.

There is no end to the audio garbage that tends to permeate the Toronto music scene these days. Add one cup tired old rock riffs with another cup of melodramatic vocals/lyrics and you get the crap that comprises this band. Christ, if I wanted to listen to this excrutiatingly boring shit, I'd go down to the used cd store and buy some Collective Soul, circa 1993. People, it's time to stop praising the medicore. Regardless of the image these guys are trying to portray (welcome to the G'nR party)the music speaks for itself: boring, uninspired and very very tired. For the love of god, if you want to check out some good Toronto acts, go see Broken Social Scene, Holy Fuck, Great Lake Swimmers, Metric, Caribou, and so on and so forth. They're out there.

This article made me think this band was going to be shit when I heard them, but you guys are fuckin' wicked! I love Motherfucker!

1 question Jenn....Were you abused as a child?... sounds like it!...I know many people that write trash articles like you and they all, like you, are very lonely people. I feel sorry for you. It's hard enough for indie bands to make a good living in this very difficult industry. shame on you!

You guys are by far one of the best unsigned bands in toronto! Jennn lacks a musicial ear... musicial knowledge. This band is very original sounding to me. I read other reviews posted by this Jennn and there all terrible. Its funny though how you guys have 30 comments and 50 Cent only has 1... way to strike a buzz guys! come play in Montreal!!!!!!!!

Just for the record...

I have 6 years of guitar lessons and 10 years of piano lessons under my belt.

I also scouted bands and recorded shows for Universal Buzz Radio in Rochester.

In University I DJ'ed my own radio show for 4 years and worked at the TV Station setting music to the programs.

I've been to concerts every month since I was 15, amounting to over 100. I am an AVID Indie supporter!

I've been to recording studios to watch full albums be recorded, mixed and mastered.

So you might want to reconsider your rather presumptuous and ignorant opinion that I have "no musical ear" or "musical knowledge". hahaha :P

what does it say when the most frequent "commenter" of a blog is its own author???

it seems that jennn can write highly critical blogs but can't handle criticism herself...

if your ear is so good, how could you possibily compare "where's the flow" to "smooth"?? seems to me the songs are 1) in different keys
2)have completly different structures
3) have completly different riffs
4) have completly different leads
5)have completly different vocal melodies, harmonies, and back ups
6) have completly different feels

ya, i can tell your ear is great... (insert sarcasm here)

now, want to respond by pointing out spelling errors?? refute me by listing your unimpressive credentials?
don't comment on your own blogs... its REALLY pathetic

Jennn, let me get this straight: you play an instrument, worked for a shitty radio station nobody knows, listen to music, watched concerts, and been to a recording studio. Thats why we should believe you have good musical ear and knowledge?? THOSE THINGS MEAN NOTHING!!!! I wonder how many high school kids have the same qualifications as you...

I find it very funny/pathetic how people support this 'band' and bash jennn......it sounds like ATC's fans (*cough*....i mean family and friends who go to their shows and split to go to clubs right after) have just as much understanding of the modern rock scene as Barry Manilow (sorry Barry)



i'm not standing up for jennn cuz she gave my band an awesome review, but because I think she's a fantastic writer

as a side note, there really is NO excuse for people's ignorance on spelling and grammar......if you're gonna bash someone, at least don't sound/look like a moron

Well Holy Shit. Seems ATC caught on to the bad review and have sent their fans here. Why do I think this? Well, because the comments on this thread were dead for a loooong time, and then suddenly WHAM, tonnes of people.

Guys, if you can't take a bad review, it's time to quit. Take it in stride, laugh, whatever, but don't call in your minions. It just makes you look stupid.

Now, I take Jennn to task sometimes, because I believe she SHOULD come off as more objective, regardless of her post above. But thats just my opinion. And I think she should stick to reviewing music, as opposed to things like fashion or percieved attitude based on stage presence etc. But again, thats just my opinion. The fact is, her reviews on BlogTO are generally pretty objective. She doesn't take sides or only give good reviews to friends, bad reviews to enemies. In short, she's a pretty good reviewer.

Finally: "they play flawlessly in odd time signatures". I swear, I'm going to have burst a vein if another band comes down the road expecting be treated like gods because they can do math at top volume. This is not the measure of a good band. I'd much rather hear someone that went out, had a life, gathered experiences and wrote amazing 4/4 country songs based on those experiences, then hear a bunch of kids and their high school poetry about how they THINK the world works, that practice 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, in their parents basement.

(PS: Jennn: it might help if you did some reviews outside of the genre you're currently reviewing. Again, just my opinion.)

P.P.S.
"Jennn, let me get this straight: you play an instrument, worked for a shitty radio station nobody knows, listen to music, watched concerts, and been to a recording studio. Thats why we should believe you have good musical ear and knowledge?? THOSE THINGS MEAN NOTHING!!!! I wonder how many high school kids have the same qualifications as you..."

And Mike, your credentials? I thought so.

Jenn, ignore these morons and let the blog die.

Broken engine, seems like you can't make up your mind.
First Jenn is biased and only gives people she knows, or friends of hers, knows good reviews.
And know she a great, and clearly objective writer.
Seems like you can't make up your mind and clearly have your head up your ass.

On the side, this is for Jenn.
You seem to be an expert when it comes to music, but you you can't tell the difference between a latin rock, and a reggae rock feel (Smooth by Santana and Where's the Flow by ATC in their respective order, for the music expert Jennn).
Two totally different styles of music to begin with, besides all the various aspects a previous reviewer left.
Seems like you really know what your talking about.

Jennn, keep up the good work, moron!

Broken engine, this is for you.

"Jenn, ignore these morons and let the blog die."

Nice quote, but I've got a better idea.

Why don't you stop commenting on areas you clearly know nothing about, and do us all a favour and slip into a coma so we never have to hear from you and your bullshit opinion again.

Thanks alot!

Wow.

"First Jenn is biased and only gives people she knows, or friends of hers, knows good reviews. And know she a great, and clearly objective writer.
Seems like you can't make up your mind and clearly have your head up your ass."

There were 8 spelling and/or grammatical errors in your address to me. And it's also wrong. I did not say she only gave good reviews to friends of hers. I asked her if a band were friends of hers, she said no. End of story. Unlike you jackasses, I took the time to email her, and we talked about things, and I know where she's coming from. You sissies just couldn't handle a bad review. Boo fucking hoo. Get over yourself.

"Nice quote, but I've got a better idea.

Why don't you stop commenting on areas you clearly know nothing about, and do us all a favour and slip into a coma so we never have to hear from you and your bullshit opinion again."

Ok, "Quote"? When did I quote anything? Did you mean "Quip"? It's called a vocabulary; look into it.

Also, I am in an indie band in Toronto. I have received good reviews and bad reviews. So, clearly, I DO know what I'm talking about. Again, I ask for your credentials? I mean, besides being semi-literate.

Way to go A Thousand Cures! You guys know how to start shit! thats fuckin' wicked, thats a rock band! Great show at republik!

Holy fuck ... let it go ... there is a many of a shitty bands plugging away with merciful intent to make it famous instead of making good music. And i hear these bands on the radio, Much,etc. A Thousand Cures may as well be the next best thing to come out of the T dot and there's nothing you can say to anyone that will change that. People still and forever will enjoy sniffing the addictive linger of a stale fart... and im trying to locate the asshole that Nickleback came out of!... really wish Canada had a but plug for that one.

i think it is clear that the writer of this article is jealous. this broad must have some kind of faulty hearing aid in her ears or maybe her ass cause she talks nothing but shit. maybe u should take a hike........up a large hill, and then u decide what to do from there. its clear to see jealousy plays a big part in this article. so who ever is reading my post word of advice dont even bother reading this article because its the biggest crock of shit.

PEACE
ROCK ON ATC!!!!!!

Where's the flow? Exactly!! This band seems to be trying too hard to sound like they have reinvented music. There is not a single song that has any flow because the drummer always interrupts with annoying chopps and off beat garbage to sound like he is gifted. They attempt to write catchy melodies which are accompanied by music that has been cut and pasted to sound smart but ends up like shit. The drummer should resign from the TOOL fan club and try something he is capable of. Oh, is the singer that guy from Toronto that just married Elton John? Give up, you are bad. A million ginos from Woodbridge should never have let you believe otherwise.

This is A THOUSAND CURES.

We're opening for BON JOVI @ the ACC Saturday, Jan. 21!!!!

To all those who have written negative things, we'd just like to say

FUCK YOU ALL!!

Thanks Jennn, we love you!!!!

Is this what you do on Christmas steve?

Dinners ready!

hey jenn you should write another blog on how absolutly wrong you were and how stupid you feel right now. its funny how you said they had no talent but seem to be good enough to be opening for one of the biggest bands touring right now. good to see some canadian boys getting a chance to display there talent on a larger scale, so mark your calanders because ATC WILL BE ROCKIN THE ACC!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH MUTHA FU$@ER

TO ALL THE LOSERS WHO WHO WROTE A NEGATIVE REVIEW-

I saw A THOUSAND CURES at the ACC last night and they KILLED IT!!!

Sounds like there's a whole lot of jealousy feulling your opinions. This band is THE NEXT BIG THING so for all of you who are trying to knock them down, GO FUCK YOURSELVES!! Take your sorry excuses for lives and focus on trying to come up with even a tenth of the talent that these guys have because I'm willing to bet you NEVER WILL!!

Again, sorry for your bitterness and your jealousy, go take your medication and put yourself to sleep. Don't worry, tomorrow's a brand new day...

For everyone else who's reading this thread, watch out for this band because they'll BLOW YOU AWAY!!

-zaazee.

I agree with you Vanessa. I saw them last night opening for Bon Jovi at the ACC and they were outstanding! What an accomplishment to open for a headlining act like Bon Jovi. I think that if A Thousand Cures had the same sound system and lighting as the headliners they would have blown them right out of the water! But of course opening bands never get that. Great job!!

A Thousand Cures IS the next big thing outta Tornoto! We should be proud to house some of the greatest musical talent out there, not trying to tear them apart. Jealousy doesn't get you anywhere.

Great review, Big V (Vanessa) ! I hope one day A Thousand Cures come over to tour here in Europe, new talent is always much more appreciated on this continent.

Hello Jenn,
I am anolder woman and have more expierience and wisdon in my little finger then you seem to have overall. You write like a woman scorned by one of the boys in the band. Grow up Jenn and enjoy your dinner you have a lot of words to eat. I do hope you saw A Thousand Cures at the ACC. Keep chewing you have along way to go.

I just want to take a moment to say something...
Different Music is for different people. It's ok to not like a band. But to go out of your way to trash another persons creativity is not cool. I've been a fan of the band for a while... I'm not a close friend of the band by any means... I heard them play at a local club in Toronto and have been a fan ever since. I enjoy their mix of styles and they can actually play well live? I also find it hard to classify them because their style is a mix of many different types of music. If you haven't had a chance you should check out their older tunes as well... you can listen to them on their website www.athousandcures.com If you don't like what you hear, this might not be the band for you... but why not just move on and look at something else. If you like what you hear, go out and support the band... they are a hard working bunch of guys that are grateful for every chance they get to play.
There is tons of music out their I don't like, but I don't try to ruin what other people enjoy.

Just my $0.02
Thanks

Hey Jen, looks like this is getting to be a pretty busy site. Just wanted to send my regards and say thanks for giving us a few more hits on our website. Even bad press is still press. Admittedly, you are extremely articulate and no doubt, you are entitled to your opinion, but don't you think it's time to move on?

Oh! that's right I almost forgot. Please remove all the copywritten images on this site as our attorneys are drafting up your first warning letter. I dont recall you asking our permission to pull our logo for your little bitch fest!
As a journalist I'm sure you dont need another hint!

ps: Bon Jovi and 12,000 plus fans at the Air Canada Center send thier regards.
sincerely
Paul Macri (lead vocals)
The very proud A.T.C.

yeah hey..whoever wrote this ep review.. u really got time to write that heap of shit? what, did someone in a thousand cures knock you out in highschool or something? since when the hell did u go through medieval torture you fag? theyre a sick band and ur just a sick idiot..go fuck yourself.. i don't know if it's the drugs you're on, or the drugs you need?

Oh my god. Ok, so, I originally had said "I haven't heard this band, they might be good, who knows, but they should learn to take bad press", but now, after all their meat head fans, and EVEN THE BAND has shown themselves to be morons, I will do nothing but bad mouth these idiots whenever possible.

Wow, Bon Jovi fans. Great.

Broken Engine you have to be the biggest fucking faggot/loser I have ever met in my life.
FUCK YOU you fat ass fuck!

A) You haven't met me. You don't even know me. So, you judging me and insulting me only goes to show your ignorance, and does nothing to impune my character.
B) You're ever so articulate. Bravo!

"I am anolder woman and have more expierience and wisdon in my little finger then you seem to have overall. You write like a woman scorned by one of the boys in the band. Grow up Jenn and enjoy your dinner you have a lot of words to eat. I do hope you saw A Thousand Cures at the ACC. Keep chewing you have along way to go."

Rowr, Cougars are sexy.

WOW. I find it interesting that for a band that some people think of as a waste, you sure waste a lot of your time bashing them. That's a lot of wasted energy. Like Vanessa .E wrote, this kind of "wasted energy" is so obviously fuelled by jelousy... I would have to say that this blog has clearly had a lot of visitors, and I don't know about you, but I don't usually go out of my way to google bands I dislike, unless i was deliberately trying to create negative vibes. Just something for people to think about when they read this blog.

And just a little side note: To the person who said they're going to "do nothing but bad mouth A Thousand Cures whenever possible" - you should look up the word HYPOCRITE in the dictionary for one, and get a new hobbie because you're the one who sounds like a moron with a comment like that. I hope your life mission works out for you. Sounds like a worth while cause. (sarcasm - another word you can look up in the dictionary). Sidney

WOW. I find it interesting that for a band that some people think of as a waste, you sure waste a lot of your time bashing them. That's a lot of wasted energy. Like Vanessa .E wrote, this kind of "wasted energy" is so obviously fuelled by jelousy... I would have to say that this blog has clearly had a lot of visitors, and I don't know about you, but I don't usually go out of my way to google bands I dislike, unless i was deliberately trying to create negative vibes. Just something for people to think about when they read this blog.

And just a little side note: To the person who said they're going to "do nothing but bad mouth A Thousand Cures whenever possible" - you should look up the word HYPOCRITE in the dictionary for one, and get a new hobbie because you're the one who sounds like a moron with a comment like that. I hope your life mission works out for you. Sounds like a worth while cause. (sarcasm - another word you can look up in the dictionary). Sidney

hey jen tell little steve next time i see him, im going to bury my foot up his ass then im going to make him lick my boot, he's got a big mouth for such a small man.

ATC is awesome.

Sidney, I am only bashing ATC for the fact that they can't handle a bad review, and had to sick all their minions on the reviewer. I personally don't like their music, but thats subjective. As is your enjoyment of it. Bad reviews are a way of life, and people going nuts because someone trashed the album is juvenile and idiotic. The fact that the band came here to do that speaks volumes about their maturity, which is why I am writing them off. The fact that this point has been made more than once proves that the bands fans can't read, and speaks volumes.

You can't refute this logic, so "that'll be that" as they say. Seriously.

are u saying the band shouldn't have an oppurtunity to defend themselves?? ur right it does speak volumes, but only about your narrow-minded opinions. EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES. wow, ur sense of justice speaks volumes. do u live in cuba? also, the presence of logic implies an argument... all u've presented is an opinion.

and for the record, this review is totally bias and a blatent personal attack. and thats not an opinion, it's a FACT. u question the band's maturity?? they could have easily came on here and told everyone the REAL motive behind this review (which i happen to know). but they took the higher road (besides the "fuck u all" comment).

u sound like a rational person, so compare this bad review to other bad reviews u've read. notice the difference??

This wasn't a personal attack. I mean, if there are personal motives behind it and this is a hatchet job, whatever, thats no one's business but the bands, the reviewer, and possibly the reviewers editor.

And no, I don't think the band needs to come here and sick their minions on BlogTO or the reviewer. The reviewer stated her opinion. If people don't agree with it, too bad. Grow up and get used to it. Bad reviews happen. It's a fact of life. Seriously, get over yourselves, not everyone is going to like your music.

Seriously, not discussing this further.

"seriously" huh??

ur so full of shit pretneding like you don't want ppl to respond to your comments. if u didn't, u wouldn't post one in the first place. trying to act cool via a blog... now i've seen it all. get a fuckin life man

To the author of this review (or lack there of), let's just say that I am yet to hear something that is 100% original and has no comparison to any song that has EVER been written. Although you may find the voice of the lead singer "annoying" there are many that would seriously disagree with you. I found your review to be more of a personal attack on this band then an actual review. I saw these guys a couple years back and I am not saying that they are the next Sublime or 311 but they are talented (a word that you should attempt to include in a review every now and then). I believe that you were also unaware (or ignorant) to the fact that unlike some other bands this one gives back to its community playing local gigs for charity. No matter how annoying you think they are, they are extremely grateful and hardworking guys trying to make it.

Now please do not flood me with responses attacking me personally because, really that is childish.

See, now that is an even handed and intelligent response.

Too bad it's the only one.

I was really impressed by the quality of your review. I might not agree with everyword of your review of ATC, but I have to say you articulate yourself quite nicely. Anyways, I am writing to you because I am interested in what you would say about my band. If you receive this message and feel like taking the time to review some music, please check out my bands website at www.thesoulutionmusic.com. I have no doubt you will be brutally honest. I look forward to hearing from you, and have a great long weekend.

Sincerely,
Jamie Gutfreund
www.thesoulutionmusic.com

To the writer of this review... While you sit on your lazy ass passing yourself off as a meaningful music critic, this band A Thousand Cures have just been awarded a six figured recording contract with Capitol Records. It's funny.. you seemed so sure of your words up there in your review but for some reason one pertrudes itself all to visibly. It seems as though the only "wanna be" mentioned on this page is your name. While you continue to sit on your lazy ass, these 5 young guys have worked extremely hard to deserve the break that they just got. So mabey in a little while when they are achieving worldwide status and jammin' through your radio, you can write another review and this time ask them for their autograph.

To the writer of this review... While you sit on your lazy ass pretending to be a meaningful and insightful music critic, A Thousand Cures have just been awarded a six figure recording contract with Capitol Records. The only "wanna be" mentioned on this page is your name. While you still sit on your lazy and uneventful ass, maybe you can write another review about this band and ask them for an autograph. Because in the end when their songs are jammin' over your radio, you will still be on your lazy ass writing for this shitty blog... wanna be

Dave, really excited with that "Submit comment" button huh?

For a little perspective: There are lots of truly shitty bands out there on the radio with bigger recording contracts than that. When you suck, you suck. You just suck with the bills paid for a while.

Hey Travis, considering it was a contest.. and a contest in the United States at that.. I'd say they might not be as 'shitty' as you or many of the other people on this post think. They won for a reason. Anyone could say that yes they have family, friends, and a large myspace friend list.. but if they weren't good, they wouldn't have beaten out a band that is from the U.S. that is quite huge with it's following.

People are hearing something they like. Whether you, or any of the people on this thread don't like them.. that's your business. For every person that hates them there's 10 people that love them and that comes with anything in life.

I've been to several of ATC's shows, listened to their EP for hours on end, and regardless of what you, or anyone else thinks, (or what you're going to bombard me with later) I like them. I think they're original. I think they're talented. And I think that no matter what anyone says, they're entitled to everyone listening to them atleast once and giving them a fair shot like any other band. You don't like them? Fine. That's your individual opinion. But that doesn't mean that they're not talented or good, or that they don't work incredibly hard for at what they do or deserve every bit of happiness, opportunity and fame they get.

Voice your opinion, yes. Every time you say "A Thousand Cures" they're getting more interest. People hear the name and want to see what's behind it.

But what's the point on being so negative about it all? you can say something like "oh my god they're so bad i hate this band they're posers" blah blah blah..but what does that do for you? .. it makes you angry while you're writing it, it makes other people angry at you for writing it.. and so what. you're not going to change anyone else's opinion. so you don't like them? give them your opinion in a constructive way that can help them work at what they're doing.. they don't deserve to be trashed nor does any other band. they're human beings, amazing ones at that as i have met them all and they treated me the way i would want to be treated by anyone, or the way i would treat anyone else. they're not stuck up rock star wannabes like someone has said..

it's their life. their dream. would you want to go after your dream and have people trying to tear you down the whole way? i doubt it. it's not a nice feeling. not for anybody. but i do think they're handleing all of this shit rather well.

To A Thousand Cures:

I respect you for not being afraid to go after what you want in life. I respect you for being true to yourselves. I respect you for making music that many people love. Mostly though, I respect you for being amazing guys. People trash you without knowing you.. because if they ever have met you, even once, for a minute.. they would know that you are incredible people.. and you deserve this capitol records deal, and every other thing you get in this life time. way to go boys.. you're on your way to the top. and no matter how many people are standing on the ladder trying to pull you down while you're reaching for the top... don't worry. you'll get there. you're meant to.

congrats... you guys are awesome.

"Ever get a sense that some bands fashion themselves around the idea they're going to be a mainstream hit sensation... but in the end their over-achiever ways fail miserably"

i guess their "over-achiever ways" worked for them cause im not seeing any signs of failure

I would have to agree with isse..It's to bad that writers feel the need to bash another.. If this world were filled with only one opinion, God forbide.. I mean, who's opinion would count then, how many genre's of music would there be?

I too have seen the Band A Thousand Cures, actually it was at the Bon Jovi concert at the ACC..I had not seen or heard the band prior to this evening and I thought to myself, this is a band that will do something. The lead singer is captivating and the skills of the players in this band are far from rookie status.. These boys rocked the house!! Since that evening I have been to a few of their shows and was equally impressed with their style, songs and all around talent. I love that they have harmonies and all of them sing, it is very refreshing.. The passion and drive they exude is invigorating and contagious. The lead singer has a very unique voice and that is so appealing. The drummer is so skilled its spooky, I mean try just keeping a beat people, then he sings backup on top of this. The guitar players riffs are in perfect harmony at all times, and the bass player fills the bottom-end perfectly.. I am very happy for these boys, they deserve a break..Whatever happened to "If you haven't got something nice to say, don't say nothing at all".. I don't know the band personally but from what I have seen they seem very genuine and down to earth..The next time I am at a show I plan to introduce myself.. I think one would have to be pretty thick not to read between the lines on this article, there is obviously an agenda here and my guess would be that somebody didn't get the attention they had hoped for, and from some others a hint of jealousy and then the friends jumping in to defend her.. Remember one thing people "Karma is a Bitch"
Good On Ya A Thousand Cures and Congratulations from a big fan, can't wait to buy the CD when it comes out!!
Knock'em dead and lets show the world how Canadians love to Rock and Roll!!

Wow... looks like, over a year after the review, our link's been posted to a fan club or something.

You guys can rest assured that if you all come and post your verbal bashing of Jennn, she will hear none of them. She doesn't write for blogTO currently.

Jelousy really is a BITCH eh....

A Thousand Cures will not be a mainstream sensation because mainstream somewhat means "common"...they will be a SENSATION in their own right!!!

Jenn is invited to the bands SIGNING PARTY...wonder what label she is signed to. I thought so!

Kisses guys

And for Almusic, spelling is a bitch too, apparently.

WTF is a signing party? Where groupies are invited to hang out and a band shows up to sign their foreheads?

all you people who are saying shit about ATC are retarded. Clearly you guys are either jealous, or have bad taste. Anyways, good job ATC! We love you!

Elianna

What happened to the Capitol Records deal for these guys, does anyone know? I would ask on their myspace but I don't have a myspace.
They do not show up anywhere on the Label. Just Curious.
with all the hype about the deal and then nothing I wondered if they the label really signed them as was said.
Did the people of garage band get them the deal or not or was it all a hoax to draw attention to garageband.

Good luck to the guys! I felt a bit bad reading that review though, as soon as you get old ignorant dinosaurs like Randy Charlton weighing in with things like "the best unsigned band in Toronto," you know you're in trouble. It isn't 50 year old fat trucker-types making you famous, it's the young people who actually believe in what you're doing that keep you going... hope the band keeps to what got them this far so they'll be around for the long haul...

Just went to A Thousand Cures myspace page and they've posted some new tunes. They sound amazing, they've really progressed!

Vote for A Thousand Cures to play at Lollapalooza this August in Chicago. Voting starts on July 1 2008 and ends on July 13 2008. Follow the link:
http://www.sonicbids.com/lollapalooza08/BandProfile.aspx?candidate_id=5119