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Surrender Now - Reviews

Richard Fuller of Metaphysical Reviews (MI, U.S.A.):

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Surrender Now

"Here's a band that does it all...and does it all superbly. ONOFFON is Don Lake, Von Babasin and Dave Goode. Together, they composed the music, wrote the lyrics, did the arrangements, produced the album, shot and edited the music videos and even created the website. The end result is Surrender Now, a spectacular 11-song assemblage of great and mellow jazz combined with poetic and enlightening words. For instance, the track Inside My Soul says "The streets are filled with echoes of those who are not there...A tear runs down a cheek in the window of my mind's despair...Calm is broken as the morning light cuts through the dark and quiet gloom...My glass is empty, there's no where to turn as I sit here in my room." Don Lake does guitar and harmonica; Von Babasin is on bass guitar; and Dave Goode handles drums and percussion. They do the vocals together...and together, they produce a sound like they've been playing together for 25 years, and Surrender Now is their debut album! A sound only achievable when the band members are spiritually attuned to each other, in perfect harmony. Would you enjoy a preview...a chance to listen to this fine work? Von Babasin, in addition to his other talents, has designed an excellent website. The URL is shown below and your opportunity is now. Surrender Now, you will see and hear, is a superior album created by truly talented people. In this reviewer's opinion, ONOFFON has given us a memorable work you'll listen to over and over again!"

Andy Rackauskas of The Spinal Column:

"We received the CD just a little while ago.Thanks for sending the album! I enjoyed your album. I think you guys are solid musicians and have a very smooth sound. I regret to say that Spinal Column won't be reviewing it. Spinal Column tends to focus on hard edged rock. However, I will keep my eyes open if one of my colleagues is interested in covering something with a jazz/blues/fusion flavor, I will definitely pass along the word that ONOFFON is worthy. Good luck with your work!"

Bill Sinkking - recording artist:

"I really believe in ONOFFON. I mean, the music really grooves, which is what it's all about. Actually, I'd have to say it's about 60% Dave's drumming and 40% everything else that get's me goin'; although don't get me wrong, I really dig Don's playing and beautiful tones and melodies and awesome harp; along with Von's tasty bass lines and great voice. My fave is probably 'Your Reality', but I get off heavily too on 'The Gift Must Always Move', 'If A Thief Were I', 'I Don't Give No...', 'Inside My Soul', 'Weekend In Montreal' and of course, the title track. All of them masterpieces."

Liz Gawlik of NILS Publishing:

"I really like this CD. In fact, I would like to have it signed. Be aware that I'm a jazz/new age fan - of course this colors my review. Track 1 - Nice beginning, I like the separate entrance of each instrument, bass intro catches attention; Track 2 - reminds me of Peter Gabriel, second verse makes me begin to think it is as original as some early Genesis; Track 7 - I really like this one, percussion is cool and song has a good beat; Tracks 8 and 10 - very pretty compositions, also very nice guitar, as nice as Michael Hedges; Track 11 - more direct and less odd than some Patrick O'Hearn I've heard, a nice, unique composition - I like this one a lot. Good stuff!"

Jean Letourneau of Laguna Blue Records:

"I Love your CD! It is wonderful! Also, I have heard nothing but praise from a few of my friends, who have heard your songs. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot for your package."

Dai Nguyen of NILS Publishing:

"I think 'The Gift Must Always Move' is the star of this CD. I love the way it soars towards the end, but ends on a soft note. 'Remember Only...' is very unique. I listened to it three times to get the flavor of the music. It starts out like new age, mystical, conjuring up the stars and heaven. The vocal section that followed is more earthy, bluesy and jazzy with a touch of soft rock. I can't pinpoint it - but I like it!"

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