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RIPPED are a four piece hard rocking band with strong pop overtones in their music. Based in Burlington, Ontario in Canada their music has made a serious impact on the US market with the release of their new album, Blow Your Mind”. But first a little background on the band to wet your whistle. RiPPED was conceived and brought to fruition in 1998 with their first demo ""Emotions"" that attracted their new manager Gerry Young of Current Records & Management (Parachute Club, Martha & the Muffins). With the guidance of an experienced veteran of the international music scene on their side and a strong repertoire of new rock/pop music, Ripped secured their first record deal with Sextant Records / EMI Distibution in early 2002.
The album ""Bloodshot"" was given a great welcome by Canadian radio. ""Make it Happen"", produced by the pop rock legend Mike Hanson of Glass Tiger, made it on over 20 radio stations across the country. This was followed up with the great success of ""Misery"", produced by rock legend Jamie Stewart (The Cult). Video was also good to RiPPED ... ""The Haunting"" was on rotation at Edge TV and was used as part of the final credits for the feature film ""Insight of Evil"" (2003) by Slasher Films
Leap ahead to 2004, RiPPED hook up with producer Ashton Price of Morph Productions (Kazzer, Sony Publishing) to embark on their greatest adventure. This was the beginning of ""Blow Your Mind"" , the sophomore release of RiPPED. Once again, Sextant Records is hot to grab the new sounds and signs them to a second record.
The sound has changed for RiPPED ....they bring more harmonies, bigger guitars, new melodies, and special effects that are inspired and compared to Garbage, Evanescence & No Doubt. They have now attracted big time producers to finish the mixing and give them that big radio sound. Dave ""Rave"" Ogilvie
(Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Skinny Puppy) and Dan Brodbeck (The Salads, Jersey, Delores O'Riodan) did the mixing for the singles ""Show Me"" , ""Anodyne"" & ""A Daily Ritual"" . These songs are now ready for the New rock & Hit Radio of 2005 and beyond.
RIPPED have produced an eclectic mix of beautiful, powerful, hard hitting and edgy enjoyable songs that take you on an emotional journey through the joy and despair of life love passion and all the things that make life worth living. As performers, we like to sing about things that affect us emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and physically: how we feel about getting by in life and what happens to each of us individually and as a collective unit.
The album is an eclectic mix of (10) hard hitting and pop focused tracks that are well delivered by sexy front woman, Sandra Lee Olender. A special bonus on the new album is the band's cover of the classic ""Call Me"" by Blondie.... they have taken the song and made it their own... creating a hard rock, gothic version that has people talking and saying this is the next break through cover/remake of 2005. It is a real treat to hear the sultry vocals of Sandi, cutting guitars of Moody, rhythmic bass of Attila and Mind Blowing production of Ashton Price in this must hear rendition of one of the great New Wave songs of the 80's.... RAWK ON BABY!!
PRESS QUOTES:
“Ripped is fully loaded when it comes to their music and how they become an extension of their recording environment. Many bands go into the studio to lay down tracks and hope for the best from their engineers. Ripped is more than a band, they are the music.
http://www.partyinkingston.com/music/reviews-ripped.html
“When an albums biggest flaw is that it leaves you wanting more, it’s usually safe to say that it’s reasonably impressive. Such is the case here, the disc’s length made up for with an excellent killer-free 10 song set. Likely to have both mainstream and underground appeal and containing a number of infectious radio friendly standouts, Ripped’s Blow Your Mind is a great album that will probably garner quite a bit of quality attention.
http://www.graveconcernsezine.com/review.ripped.html
“From Toronto, Canada comes an awesome band named Ripped. This band will be forever be apart of The Indie Airplay Hall of Fame. When I first came to their website to check them out and heard the songs I was absolutely blown away. Every song had a hit potential. Show Me, Anodyne, A Daily Ritual and even the Blondie classic, Call Me.
http://www.suite108.com
“Every single day is an opportunity to discover exciting new bands with music and a sound that gives one that sparkle in the eyes, that put a springing your step. Ripped’s “Candi Divine” is pure girl-pop-punk delight ala Blondie/Go Go’s etc that will thrill anyone who is fortunate enough to listen to it. Throughout the debut, “Bloodshot” Ripped Straddles a range of styles that every earnest lover of classic pop/rock will well and truly dig…..”
http://www.fufkin.com/columns/mathews/mathews_04_05.htm
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Anodyne (Ripped)
A strong power pop tune with a great hooky structure and ready for radio programmers to spin in a big way.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Teen POP
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Show Me (Ripped)
a classic hooky poprock number with some nice vocal dynamics and big well ballanced production vibe suitable for CHR radio.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Rock
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Daily Ritual (Ripped)
A cool commercial tune with a good sense of dynamics and well delivered with a sweet vocal melody.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Pop Rock
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Call Me (Ripped)
A classic rendition of the Blondie mainstay with a new arrangement and a dynamic delivery throughout. A head turner for sure.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Neo Pop
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Eternal (Ripped)
An edgier tune with a sweet structure an uplifting vocal melody. Nicely rounded production to.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Rock pop
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Waiting For The Night (Ripped)
A great hooky and commercial single with as big identifiable chorus and strong vocal melody with nice rounds in the outro.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Indie Powerpop
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Afterglow (Ripped)
A cool pop/rock track with a great structure and some nice viby changes to it that compliment the vocal melody really well.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Pop Rock
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Second Chance (Ripped)
An interesting tune with some nice dynamics and well rounded production throughout. A quality album track.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Rock/pop
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Not Dead Yet (Ripped)
A strong and yet dark tune with a nice feel to it and a good poppy vocal melody to go with it.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Pop Rock
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Breathe (Ripped)
A slower ballad style of pop/rock number with a great feel to it to tail out the album. Some nice musical dynamics at play in this tune.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Pop Ballad
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