Reviews

Mike Bax (2009) - FAZER Online Music Magazine

• Well, you can add another band to the raft of great talent coming out of the Toronto area. These Three Cities, a band that started out as a three piece and have expanded out to a full five piece performing and recording band in the past year or so, will impress even the most discerning music aficionado. Opening track 'Turn To Red' sounds so big and full, it's surprising that it's on an EP from a band of relative unknowns, as it plays like that radio-friendly anthem you can never quite remember the name of. What's really impressive is that the subsequent tracks on the EP deliver the same effect.
  
  I don't want to pigeon-hole the band by comparing them to other bands - I'll leave that job to the listeners out there. I would bet that the band enjoy old Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and maybe even a little Our Lady Peace as well. It's not like the EP plays like a mash-up of these three bands or anything... but you can hear a little bit of each bands sound trickling into These Three Cities songs, maybe in a a chorus or an intro.
  
  Some postings online from local bloggers are suggesting that it's not just the studio atmosphere that lets These Three Cities shine either, as what I'm reading online says the band play a mean live set. Check them out for yourselves... These Three Cities have a few live dates coming up in 2009.

Pete Nema (2008) - Music Photographer and Reviewer

• Placed in the schedule between two bands I was familiar with was These Three Cities, a band I hadn't heard of before, which meant I had no idea what to expect. The music sounds influenced by some of the same music that drives ill Scarlett, including Sublime, so there's something in there that reminds me of ill Scarlett, but they have a different kind of energy. Jeff Beadle (vocals) is a competent front-man drawing attention through his great vocals and expressive body language. The highlight was a song that had a sing-along chorus that goes Help me I've got nothing left around here. It's one of those great tunes that builds up and ends with an excellent musical release.

Gordon Chiu (2008) - Music Photographer and Reviewer

• Taking the stage just before that was These Three Cities, a five-piece band that playing an upbeat pop-rock mix. Their show opened with what I felt was their best song, Side of the Road, featuring animated lead singer Jeff Beadle in front of very energetic and hopping band-members. Beadle keeps his energy level high, with animated motions and antics that are entertaining to watch throughout the entire set. These Three Cities have an interesting and well put-together sound with Beadle's voice soaring over jangly guitar riffs and synth chords; interestingly, their MySpace page features a much wider musical interest than what they performed tonight, including the funky sign says, my favourite from their online offering and something that definitely would have added even more character to their show!

Andy Gemza (2008)- Music Photographer and Reviewer

• These Three Cities have crafted a fine blend of pop and rock. Their debut album Kickapoo Joy Juice is a real breath of fresh air. It is a mix of ingredients including seeds grown by Crash Test Dummies, Barenaked Ladies and the like, with a pinch of Red Hot Chilli Peppers for a Sublime flavour. The ten selections grace your speakers and you'll enjoy each one. They are all bright and original. The tunes are varied and the band is versatile. The unique modern sound blends together several styles. It's a little jazzy here and there, with mild but enthusiastic vocals, which build on progressive instrumentals and arrangements. The music will get your head bopping and your toes tapping. It flows like the ebb and tide of an ocean, infused with just enough bite. It is perfect rainy day CD and an "I love life" CD.