The Rationales

Each song is a multi-layered hook-fest with carefully constructed instrumentation and vocal balance that makes it one of the better power pop albums you’ll hear this year... subtle background vocals to the simple yet effective guitar work to the overblown keyboard-bordering-on-organ sound adds layers that create an irresistible mix of swirling ear candy.
- - Northeast Performer Magazine
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Whether it is a full melody that soars out of the haze or the echoing of twangy country-style guitar riffs,… Show more The Rationales from Boston put together a sound that is complete and finished. On their debut release, “The Going And The Gone,” The Rationales let themselves do some rocking and rolling with reserved pop rock while still keeping things classy and smart.
- - Plug In Music
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a cool mix of big star and kinks like poppiness and wilco and the jayhawks inspired rootsy jingle jangle. my ears were like putty in their hands.
- - Captain's Dead
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"With an exuberant blend of pop, rock, and Americana seamlessly intergrating with their inherent indie spirit, The Rationales are poised to make their mark in Boston and Beyond."
- - They Will Rock You

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