"Cast of Thousands, Applied Mythology. Cast of Thousands makes lovely, post-hardcore-inflected indie music. Male and female vocals blend seamlessly, guitar work is pleasantly jangly, bassist Jennifer Yee is excellent - it even manages to integrate a harmonica withoutit sounding too folksy. There's a dark vibe to Applied Mythology that's very appealing. (self-released)"
"This Oakland band is capable of making complicated songs that blend rock 'n'
roll, emo, and Fugazi - with maybe some Jets to Brazil - but I prefer the simpler,
post punk style of the first two tracks, "Bundle of Sticks" and "Cupid Broke His
Arrows." Those cuts are right on. But even with great influences, catchy boy-girl
vocals, and a solid album that's fun overall, where does a group like this go without
the backing of a record label? The Internet will have to be their friend. [Cast of
Thousands]"
