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yes yes YES, January 31, 2001 Reviewer: Paul A Nicodemi (Clinton Township, MI United States) - See all my reviews Mollys Yes has been around in one incarnation or another since 1991. Wonderworld is their debut album from a major record label. It is basically a culmination of all their best recordings from the last 9 years, and this refinement definitely shows through in their work. The recordings have been remixed one last time for the Republic label debut, and they've never sounded better. This humble reviewer predicts that the future looks bright for these four young artists. To put it simply for those who don't like reading lengthy reviews, this album is fantastic. Well-mixed audio and often meaningful lyrics combine to form a unified, clean listening experience. It's difficult to review this album without appearing to exhibit a bit of bias. Every track is quite consistent with the overall sound the band is trying to achieve...there are no duds, yet there are no "radio trax"...songs put in place simply to earn a spot in a radio station's rotation list. This is not to say that the songs are without variation, however. One of my favorites, Fall Down, has a very effective bagpipe hook, and Girlfriend has a bit of a grungy sound. Promises uses an interesting phase shift effect on the guitars to achieve a unique sound. The title track, Wonderworld, may be the sleeper hit of the album, combining a heavy guitar riff, pitch-shifted vocals, and a great drum beat that grows sweeter with each listen. Some of the songs have a catchier melody than others. Tracks that will catch your ear after one listen include Scars, Fall Down, Tell Me The Truth, and Frida Kahlo. None of the songs are "ditties", however. While some bands like Nirvana or Green Day will use a 4-5 note melody and base an entire song around it, Mollys Yes uses much more complex melodies. The trade-off is that the tracks are less catchy on first listen, but have more replayability in the long run. Honestly...how often do you still listen to Nevermind or Dookie? If you must classify Mollys Yes, I would say they fit into the Alternative classification. They defy this classification somewhat, as the entire album sounds very clean...not at all grungy or hard, yet it still manages to rock. The vocals are mild, without being wimpy, and are thoughtfully harmonized. The overall effect is an album that you can listen to over and over at high volumes without getting tired of the sound. Do yourself a favor and support this great upcoming band by picking up a copy of this album BEFORE they become hugely popular.

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More of a band update than a review..., November 8, 2003 Reviewer: Andrew Ferris (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews Wonderworld is truly terrific. There are many fine reviews already submitted here and I feel there isn't much that I could add to sway your opinion one way or another. I geninuly enjoyed this CD from the first song to the last. But the creative promise that this band demonstrated with this release CD seems to have gone to the way side. Molly's Yes broke up July 28 of last year, leaving 2 of its former members to continue with their side project: The Plumbers. From what I have listened to, The Plumbers ARE a great band. Don't get me wrong. But I am disappointed to report that The Plumbers are a cover band. They showed so much promise. And now, to quote the website: "The Plumbers have no interest in creativity". Add this to the fact that they end every gig with a pyrotechnic act fountaining from a toliet...words can't convey my disappointment.

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Richie~~per favore!!!!!!!!!!!!! Per me?? Did Molly's Yes use to have a manager? If they get a new one-it should be a woman, right Richie?? A hot one!!

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Sometimes music can inspire people to do incredible things. Sometimes a song can make you feel like taking your own life. Sometimes it leads you to ask to yourself, "Why in the hell am I listening to this?" Having said that, I begin this critique. Molly's Yes is one of those bands that makes you experience everything I noted above. The cd is well produced. The tracks are well performed. Two points in their favor, right? Then why do I find this cd so hard to listen to? I suppose it's because I feel like I've heard it all somewhere else. You see, there are bands that stand out, there are bands that are good, and then there are just bands. Molly's Yes is a good band but their product left me waiting for something big to happen. I never got it. That was the only disappointment. The first track, "Fall Down", yielded a surprise, at least to me: bagpipes! I thought they were very annoying, but I liked the track. "Promises" is the best track on the cd, but I don't understand why we have to sit through three uneventful tracks to hear it. The beat is reminiscent of Portishead, the guitar has some ass to it, and the chorus is big, leading beautifully into the verses that follow it. And some little sounds pop in, as if from a distance, making your ears feel happy. (side note for the band) Fellas, you wrote an excellent song here. Good lyrics, tight groove. Hell, the bridge is even strong. Put it first on the cd! I believe the key to a strong product is to get the hook in your listeners' mouths, then reel them in. Hit 'em with the good stuff and then you've got their attention. I took this disc out several times before I even got to track three. But once I was there I gave you a listen. (back to business) "Tell Me the Truth" is the other shining moment on this disc. Again, great track! Same good elements as "Promises" with an even stronger groove. And again we have to wait, this time until track seven. There are other strong moments, "33 White Roses" is certainly no exception, though not arriving until track nine, but the majority of the quality here is on the tracks that I've mentioned. It's not that the other tracks are bad; it's just that I couldn't understand the layout of this cd. This disc is much better when you press the random selection button on your cd player. Next to a live performance, product is everything. Give the public your best from the giddy-up and you've given yourself a chance to experiment with other sounds and styles. This band is best when they lay down their groove. It's the most honest sound they seem to have, though they spend a lot of effort forcing their sappier side down our throats. The rest of this self-titled disc sounds much like a soundtrack to just about every feel-good movie ever made, and to that I say, "It ain't easy being cheesy." That's that. + G-spot 1

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03/14/04 03:32:28 GMT Name: Rachel MY URL: Website Location: Comments: Well, a Fan (what's up with the anonomous posts anyway??)...everything you posted is complete crap. I don't know if you have been talking to someone (none of the former MY members I am sure) who is lying to you or if you are just getting your rocks off making stuff up. Regardless, my purpose is to not get anyone's hopes up that the guys have plans of playing reunion shows, b/c they don't. With that, I'll let you have your fun. SO, RACHEL...I GUESS THE AUG. 28 MOLLYS YES SHOW AT THE VENUE IS A BIG HOAX?