Fists Of Love

Rubin and Schadler have a compelling creative dynamic, trading off lead vocals and harmonizing frequently as their guitar parts dance together throughout. The album is a sonic voyage from start to finish and a great recording to absorb as a whole (like how “albums” used to be). The arrangements on each track take the listener through unexpected twists, turns, textures and rhythms, showcasing a psychedelic spirit that is mesmerizing. The album touches on the “Psych” Rock, Pop and Folk of the past half century, but never sounds emulative, as the musicians turn it all into something uniquely Fists of Love." -Mike Breen, City Beat "When former Snake Punching Contest singer/guitarist Donna Rubin returned to Cincinnati from the Bay Area a few years back, she forged a musical kinship with adventurous local guitarist Chris Schadler (who also sings) and the seeds of Fists of Love were planted. Bassist John Curley and drummer Cedric Rose eventually jumped on board and last year’s self-titled introductory EP was an excellent representation of the band’s varying shades of entrancing, strangely catchy Noise Pop" - Mike Breen