The New Year, Fred Thomas, A Thousand Times Yes July 14, 2004

"THE NEW YEAR
7.14.2004 @ 8:00pm
THE NEW YEAR is a band formed by Matt and Bubba Kadane, the founding members of BEDHEAD. Sez indieworkshop.com: "From the first New Year record, we saw a slight shift from the glacial and majestic sound of Bedhead. A very slight shift, mind you. But this record sees that slight shift moving to a larger rift. Sure, there are still some tight and slow pieces, but now we have things like “Chinese Handcuffs” with its snappy snare clacks and “Age of Conceit” with an actual for-real drum fill and a triumphant breakdown that borders on Weezer-esque chaos… not something you see on many of these guys’ records, whatever they call themselves. But I am damn glad that it is there… Especially by the time the nine minute epic “18” comes on… Man, it is good to be alive, even if this music depresses me to death. Basically, this is a great album, no matter who wrote it. But the fact that it is yet another great record by a great set of songwriters means something. There is still hope for music in the world, even if it doesn’t start until the New Year." With FRED THOMAS of SATURDAY LOOKS GOOD TO ME and A THOUSAND TIMES YES. $8, all ages, 8PM."