Press________________________________________

November 2002--
"The demise of any band is sad enough, but the case of Blue Score is all the more woeful in lieu of the band's eponymous EP. Released last year on Visalian Records, the Blue Score EP is one of the more compelling releases Chico has seen in quite some time, both in terms of its polished production aesthetic, and the surprisingly seasoned songcraft exhibited by its six tracks. The band, of course, downplays the idea of being "signed." <full story>
-- Daniel Taylor, The Synthesis

August 2002--
"With such beautifully orchestrated compositions, it's no surprise that Blue Score eschews the separation of songwriter and band format, and instead tries to approach the songwriting process together as a group."
-- Jason Cassidy, The Buzz

June 2001-
"The band, live, is full of caustic energy; songs build slowly and erupt, pummeling the audience in an envelope of angular guitars, jazz-riff bass and tom-heavy drumming. Lee tweaks his guitar pushing the instrument to its limits, switching off vocals with Peacock from melodic strains to howls. This is music with its roots in punk, but pushed to a new level, recalling Fugazi’s intensity and Unwound’s atmospheric crunch. Capturing their live energy on tape proved to be a bit of a challenge, but one that paid off in the end." <full story>
-- Brian Brophy, The Synthesis

Live_________________________________________

September 29, 2001--
Chokebore, Blue Score & Stars Upon Thars @ the D.I.Y.R.G.
"Brian Peacock and Michael Lee shared guitar / vocal duties for the most part, taking turns with the leads. Instrumentally, they had a good sense of build as guitar and bass parts would slowly develop into a barrage of churning power. They also had good chemistry; if one member started playing a busy guitar or bass part, the others would back off and let it breathe. They also get points for being positive and respectful, encouraging all of their friends who made up much of the crowd to stay all the way through Chokebore's set. The rhythm section, comprised of Dustin Abbott (bass) and Randy Gruber (drums), rocked back and forth through the scattered patches of discordant droning guitars while keeping the beat solid. I may not be an aficionado on emo, but that didn't stop me from enjoying their show. They too get my stamp of approval."
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-- Maurice Spencer Teilmann, The Synthesis

April 28, 2001--
Q and Not U, Ted Leo & Blue Score @ The Blue Room Theatre
"Combining emo with straight-ahead hard rock, the band played a tight set. Guitarists Is Jackson and Brian Peacock split lead and rhythm and duties on their instruments, as well as vocal duties. Jackson brought new life to his guitar, tweaking it for new sounds and screaming into the pickups to create distorted vocals. They said they are taking off playing shows in May to write some new songs and record for a 7-inch and an EP, but definitely check out this indie-core act when they return to the stage." <full story>
-- Brian Brophy, The Synthesis

April 26, 2001--
Victory At Sea, Blue Score & The Americas. @ The D.I.Y.R.G.
"These guys have a subtlety and seamless progression... This chick once told me that she liked guys who can cook,'they know the difference between a simmer and a boil.' These guys can cook." <full story>
-- Lars Logan, The Synthesis

Recordings___________________________________

October 2002--
"From the rumbling bass notes on the first song "Cobalt" this band creates a vital, intense atmosphere that immediately draws you in to their ever-shifting soundscapes. While this EP is quite short, it is a great introduction to this band and immediately whets my appetite for whatever they might do next. Great lo-fi indie pop that stands next to Guided By Voices for quality of songwriting and stands completely alone for it's intense vibe."
-- Scott Homewood, Americana-UK.com

July 2002--
"A surprisingly subdued debut mini-CD from California's Blue Score, operating in emo-core territory if more oriented towards wide-open landscapes than the common urban paranoia of that genre might imply. This four-piece of childhood friends create music like autumn breezes, swift moving, sometimes irregularly pulsating soundscapes that belie the direct, almost raving quality of their lyrics." <full story>
-- Stein Haukland, Ink Nineteen

March 2002--
"The first song, "Cobalt," is remarkable. It builds tension with a repeated kick drum and clean tone guitars with reverb-drenched vocals till the crunch tones come kicking in. Track 6, "Sound of Truth," also stands out with its angular, post-punk guitars and stream of concious lyrics. Their songs are dark and powerful; this is a band that understands dynamics." <full story>
-- Brooke Haley, The Synthesis

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