The Shrike is an interesting blend of 80s goth rock and 90s grunge and college rock. While they\’re not gritty enough for my top 10 list I definitely wouldn\’t walk out if I came across them playing at a bar or club. At one point I swore I heard a violin solo. Actually, I DID hear a violin solo. It appears that singer Jamie Lynn Summerfield also plays electric violin. Not since My Dying Bride have I heard this orchestral instrument used in rock music so well. Utilizing unusual melodies and stirring combinations of styles, The Shrike is probably one of the least heavy bands that I can say I actually like. Jim Dodge
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