Truth in Fiction
Don’t fire up the Truth in Fiction CD or hit the play button on a download, then expect some heavy rock-and-roll music. This is “pop” stuff.
I am intrigued by “Drunken Phone Call” from Fireflies 2008. While this may not be my favorite style of music, it’s rather well done, after all. “Oh, No” from the same recording, is much more upbeat. But the atmosphere remains the same.
The Web site asks, “What’s the truth about Truth in Fiction?” The answer apparently lies in several states, with past girlfriends, and in those biting Wisconsin winters, to name just a few influences. Singer and guitarist Mike Wisth joined with guitarist Daniel Beres in Milwaukee and the roots of Truth in Fiction played with some good bands. During this time they were a self-described do-it-yourself band. Eventually the group added a bassist and producer, Kristian Riley. Eventually, the L.A. connection was made with Scott Seiver, a drummer who “provided the Live Drums for the Grammy-award-winning HBO series ‘Flight of the Conchords’ as well as Jason Mraz and many others.”
This lineup and the music it produces are considerably changed from the 2000-2003 band and sound. If you don’t believe it, check out “Bullseye” the Punk Track of the Week in 2004, according to information from www.garageband.com.
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