I guess in general "hype" is a good thing - but can too much hype and unfair comparisons be detimental to an emerging band?
Looking through this week's Time Out New York, there is a review on a band from Brooklyn called Ambulance LTD. I'm paraphrasing but the gist is the reviewer for their first full length disc says they "capture the essence of bygone eras, the intimate, orchestral pop bouyancy of The Beatles and the jangly, swirling loveliness of My Bloody Valentine"It goes on to say "the band has mastered a sprawling, breezy, magical mystery tour through the musical highlights of Anglophilia"
Usually to get that many big words and adjectives you have to get the NY Times music reviews.
I'm in NY area and never heard of these guys - which probably means nada - I'm intrigued by the comparisons but ultimately - are they fair - can any ban live up to and deliver on this kind of hype - seems unfair - what do you think?

Also nice review of the new Von Bondies disk "Pawn Shoppe Heart" - I've heard a few cuts and it sounds strong - nice to see them get news that doesn't involve the Jack White/JasonStollsteimer hissy fit.