"HIgh octane Power-pop at it's best, from one of Vancouver's (or anywhere's) best!"
- Mark Bignell (Radio Bandcouver, CFRO 102.7 FM) (2005) on Flash-Arrows & The Money Shot
"Star
Collector is one of the best bands I've seen from a region overflowing
with musical talent. All fans of the power pop genre should
run, not walk to their computer, log on, and order 'Flash-Arrows & The Money Shot'
from www.starcollector.ca! I was more than happy to invite them to play
in Liverpool after their stellar performance at our festival in Los
Angeles!"
- David Bash (International Pop Overthrow Festival organizer) (Aug. 24/04)
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"Star
Collector writes red-hot, white-tight, hooky-as-hell rock that sticks
in your head & just won't get out... & I love 'em for it! This
band is ultra-reliable. Every song on "Flash-Arrows & The Money
Shot" has vocal and instrumental hooks that burrow into your brain
& lodge there permanently. Star Collector: more hooks than a
butcher's freezer."
- Trace Ventura, CFOX FM (Feb. 2003)
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"Pure
power-pop that's sweet to the ear & motivating to the mojo. These
guys pen what many consider the 'ultimate 3-minute pop song'."
- MO Magazine (Nanaimo, BC) (June 2002)
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"Star Collector's latest record is a testament to the band's unwavering quest for pop music perfection."
- Whitey Houston - Vue Weekly (Edmonton, AB)
(March 2002)
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"Star
Collector has garnered serious buzz of late... Although they mine from
the same propulsive territory (as Sloan), a variety of influences
create a uniquely individual sound. Given their rising fortunes, major
labels could potentially be on Star Collector's horizon."
- Doug McIntyre - The Emery Weal (Calgary, AB)
(March 2002)
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"Throughout,
the songwriting is solid, smart and economical... "Black-Eyed Soul" is
a dozen perfectly catchy and polished power pop tunes with clean cut
harmonies, power chords and melodic hooks in all the right places."
- Shawn Conner- The Georgia Straight
(March 2002)
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"Here's
one we're paying a lot of attention to. Vancouver band called Star
Collector. The single is 'So Beautiful'. We jumped on it right away
& the phones go nuts when we play it. They are now well known
enough in these parts that we've had a number of people pick the band
& the single as their favourite of 2001. Not bad for just 1 month's
airplay. If they turn heads like that around here, I'm sure they will
in other parts too. Check them out & give them a spin. They're
worth it."
- Marc Stevenson from 96.9 The Wolf (Nanaimo)
from Jan.2002 issue of CMN
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"Has
that...'greatest hits' feeling to it & just doesn't let up over the
course of its' 12 songs... every one of these hooks succeeds in reeling
me in."
- Janis McKenzie & Christa Min - Discorder
(October 1999)
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"A
shining example of power-pop... Real musical skill, verve & a broad
intellectual perspective. The band also is very good live & brings
an understanding of Mod-era excitement to their musical attack &
flare for melody evident from the cd's first track, 'Skyscraper'."
- Tom Harrison - The Province (April 1999)
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"Quite
a few tunes on Demo Model 256 achieve a propulsive, summery feeling
that...raises the album above the pack; Skyscraper, Turn You On and
Motorcycle in particular. These guys have a definite knack for hummable
melodies. Demo Model 256 succeeds as an unpretentious power-pop record
with punchy car radio production (courtesy of GGGarth Richardson) and
catchy tunes."
- Shawn Connor - The Georgia Straight
(May 1999)
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"Strong Mod Pop with no pretense. Highly listenable and enjoyable. Great music."
- FatMP3.com on Featured Artist: Star Collector
(September 1999)
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"The
songs climax and break at just the right moment - Skyscraper has all
the components - the melody, harmonies, hook and groove, as do most of
the songs on the cd. Bleed Your Mind is another catchy tune with strong
dynamics. Star Collector perform melodic guitar rock with a distinct
sound. Sweet."
- Sprout - North Shore News (September 1999)
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