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Described by the Enquirer as one of Cincinnati's "four must-see acts", Screaming Mimes delivers a unique brand of pop rock with infectious melodies, driving rhythms, heart on the sleeve & tongue in cheek lyrics. Formed in the Spring of 2002, the Mimes have been performing all over the Tri-State winning more fans at each performance. Their first full-length CD, Live My Life, features 14 of their best tracks culled from over 30 original compositions. Their second album "Tragedy Comic" reflects the musical growth and maturity while celebrating the Cincinnati pop/rock tradition. Screaming Mimes have played 4 MidPoint Music Festivals, 2 Earth Day concerts, 2 Redsfests, performed their music in front of crowds as large as 38,000, and recieved numerous airplay on stations such as WNKU, WOXY and WEBN. Citybeat declares Screaming Mimes "Power Pop with a brain and a sense of humor" and compares their material to the works of pyschodots and Roger Klug.

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"Purveyors of well-crafted Power Pop built on a foundation of tasty guitar and witty lyrics, the Mimes string dozens of magnetic melodies together in a single tune, and then repeat this trick over and over until it almost looks easy. Their long-awaited album Tragedy Comic will be released soon by Deary Me Records. " CityBeat 9-26-07

"The lyrics lead listeners into the dark caverns of the heart, but the music itself radiates bright, catchy melodies with a lineage that can be traced directly to pop's most potent songwriters, from John Lennon to XTC's Andy Partridge. The Mimes aim to make substantial music that's instantly accessible... (read more)" Cynthia Hanifin/Enquirer 2-18-05

"Fans who are suckers for great power pop tunes will find a pocketful on the debut CD from Screaming Mimes out this week. 'Live My Life' is a disc full of cerebral, catchy guitar pop, often with three-part harmonies, delightfully derivative of the Beatles-to-Barenaked Ladies tradition. Locally the CD is reminiscent of such great power pop bands as the psychodots and the Simpletons. Contrary to the way the music business works, the album is proof that often older, accomplished musicians with something to say make the most interesting music. The disc is full of adult pop themes from lost loves to laments on the state of TV to songs that capture the frustrations of spousal spats. It's accomplished, carefree music from musicians who aren't afraid to wear their emotions on their sleeves, cranking out toe-tapping pop hooks, mixing styles from the occasional ska and punk lick to a power ballad to in-your-face rock...(read more)" Rick Bird/Cincinnati Post 2-17-05

"If you were born before 1970 and hung out in the Cincinnati music scene circa 1978-1979, the band's sound will remind you of The Turtles and Buddy Holly and The Crickets, and the sunnier-sounding songs of The Beatles and The Raisins. If you were born after 1970, the band will put you in mind of the Barenaked Ladies (the group they're most frequently compared to, although the bond is found more in their good-natured attitude than in their music) and, of course, the sunnier-sounding songs of The Beatles. Unpretentious, pure Pop is what The Mimes are all about. They can be placed comfortably in the genre "Nice Guy Rock." But The Mimes aren't "beige on beige" simply because their sound is bright and appealing to a wide audience. There's nothing generic about feeling good when you can write an intelligent, killer lyric and play a mean guitar...(read more)" Dale Johnson/Citybeat 2-9-05

"Power Pop with a brain and a sense of humor (note their name) is the Mimes' calling card. A killer guitar is arc-welded to Dave Storm's playful, thoughtful lyrics, while a powerful rhythm section merrily bangs away. If Alaskan Huskies played music, they'd sound like the Screaming Mimes -- and that's a compliment." Dale Johnson/Citybeat 9-23-04

“WNKU doesn’t play local artists because they are local artists… we play their music because it’s good and stands up next to everything else we play. Screaming Mimes has become a favorite with listeners and staff." Michael Grayson, Music Director, WNKU, Cincinnati 11-20-04

"This is great pop-rock in a city known for great pop-rock - the Raisins, the Bears, psychodots, Roger Klug, Simpletons. But what makes the Mimes special is that, along with Storm's infectiously catchy songwriting the group combines the energy of a new band (which it is) with the skill and finesse of mature musicians. It makes for exciting, intelligent rock 'n' roll." Larry Nager/Cincinnati Enquirer 11-14-03

"The band's current demo CD (which, production-wise, sounds better than many "official" local band CDs) shows the Mimes to be an already fully-developed entity, with Power Pop songs that are comparable to the works of local champions pyschodots or Roger Klug, replete with a madcap sense of wit (as one could derive from the band's name) and ear-tugging melody hooks." Mike Breen / Citybeat 6-18-03