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6 The ntertainment Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 Clackamas Pt Local ‘screamo’ quintet admits dich Adam J. Manley T/ie Clackamas Print ■ A mixture of sounds both familiar and distinctly unique, Reclaim the Fallen could not have picked a better title for their •debut. EP, “Cliché While Still Captivatiiig.” “We chose that because there are a lot of bands that are our style of music, but we’re trying to stand out and be captivating,” said guitarist Grant Blomdahl. Reclaim the Fallen has been together for a year and two months. Their EP, released last September, consists of five tracks which remind the listener vaguely of a host of other bands, yet retains an undeniable originality. The “Where have I heard that before?” effect is sure to catapult them to success. The familiar feel makes their music easy to begin listening to, moving them past the crucial barrier many would-be music frns erect against anything new. Once in, however, their music refuses to pass quietly into the night, the notes and- lyrics finding a firm grip in the mind. According to Blomdahl, the five man “screamo” band finds this sound in an open process of collaboration. “It’s really a group effort,” said Blomdahl. “One of us will have an idea, like a riff, then we start throwing all our ideas together.” The band has spoken with-sev- eral labels based in Tennessee, but for now continues to handle the sale of their albums on their own. They are currently in the process of creating a yew album, which they hope to begin record ing fairly soon. ■ Blomdahl proj ects that their sophomore effort will release in September. Until then, “Cliché While Still Captivating” can be purchased online via iTunes or the band’s web page, www.myspace.com/ reclaimthefallen. In addition to CDs, the web page offers T-shirts, streaming sample songs, and links to each of the band mem bers MySpace pages. For those uncomfortable with purchasing items online, the album is also available at the band’s shows. Reclaim the Fallen will be per- forming at Rock ‘N’ Roll Pizza (11140 SE Powell Boulevard) on Saturday, Feb. 11 as part of a cystic fibrosis benefit shoi event, which is open to a[ begins at 7 p.m. and costs! Interri (Left to right) Grant Blohmdahl, Joel Morton, and b Judah, Jeremiah and “Duck” Leary are Reclaim the 2006 Portland In ternational Auto Show All photos by Joe Piazzisi Clackamas Print ABOVE LEFT: The 545 horsepower Ford GT rests behind velvet ropes. BELOW LEFT: Bentley Continental GT, MSRP $164,990. ABOVE RIGHT: Volvo SUV built with Legos on a rolling chassis. The Portland International g shown Xuto Show kicked off ihi l UH o Jeft with on show season last weekend. SuzuldSea. ’ * - j loid garnered quite a bit of |||gSh from, the lack oj attention with their new GT, and cept models, ftfeshow nianaj ^ilsoshowedlhc2UtrsV 1 Shelby cover a wide variety of cats GT 500 Mustang and the 2007 everyday street models, I from ■< cter$l^i,mbtorcycteam 1 agio Among the entries < other car companies were the 2007 io>. Attendees were aM Audi Q7 and the Jaguar XK. touch or get into 99 percent ( uncepl cars are one of the vehicles on site; some ran main reasons that car enthusiasts even sold fkxx models,™ IrttcmdtKWdl Auto Show w.is, SA- s noliecahly lackina m this depart- I mcnl Attendees looking for tile 'CompdcatvJoel tcinl Challenger. Camaro or other sports R C&icfaiMi Welcome Amigos Mi Casa Es Su Casa Töifve Beeil Good At COUNTRY, we like to reward people for being good. For instance, if you've been a good driver, we'll give you a discount on your car insurance. Ask about our other discounts, too. Sometimes it pays to be good. Bret Pippett 617 High St, Ste 205 Oregon City, OR 503-722-0600 . bret.pippett@countryfinancial.com Show your student ID to receive 15% off lunch! *Drinks Sold Separately Issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company’, Bloomington,’ IL. insurance & Financial Services www.countryfinancial.com 515 Mollala Avenue Oregon City, Oregon 97045 503-655-5562 Fax: 503-557-3121 KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 a.in. to Midnfl Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a. We also have carry out I
