"Before I received my copy of Fuzzy Dreams, the debut full length from Chicago’s Geronimo!, I knew absolutely nothing about the band. One spin lead to another, and before long I had become a lifelong fan. The trio has managed to create a living, breathing monster of an album that draws influences from just about everything that was great about 90s rock. There are calculated blasts of post-punk and math rock flourishing side by side with quirky indie guitar rock, grungy distorted aggression, and all the fuzz you can ask for. The band have brought together the incredible sounds of Fugazi, Built To Spill, and Hum, molding their influences into their own intricate masterpiece, traveling great distances of sound with brilliant structure and sonic ability. Whether the band has the drive to reach a larger audience remains to be seen, but Fuzzy Dreams leaves no question of their talent, with the future of Geronimo! worthy of paying close attention to. “Thunderbattles” contains everything an opener should, roaring waves of noise and feedback, a hypnotic beeping reminiscent of a large van backing up, and a groove so entrancing that you are momentarily lost in their frantic indie convulsions. Lead singer/guitarist KJ Blaze and keyboardist/vocalist Ben Grigg harmonize with catchy vocal melodies that sit comfortably in the mix without ever seeming overbearing. “Design Yourself a Heart” stomps with a punk rock spirit and attitude that flows with upbeat charm and youthful attitude. The rhythm tramples forward, combining joyously with warm buzzing guitars that would make J. Mascis proud. “Fill Me Up” slows the pace down, instead showcasing the Fugazi-esque side of their repertoire thanks to angular and bleak guitar work that sinks with dense drumming and deep bass tones. The vocals during the verses are heavily psychedelic, almost nearing the territory of The Black Angels, before a clean and simplistic vocal approach takes a commanding control. “Battery Acid Moustache” is not only a great song title, but the extended psych jamming is out of this world, no LSD required. The song warps you in with a slow intro serving as the “calm before the storm” before the relentless psychedelic guitars begin their spiraling ascent together with pulsating keys. The first of three tracks spanning nearly eight minutes, Geronimo! waste no time, using their lengthy songs to showcase their shifting structures and time signatures without “noodling” or wandering too far. Matt Schwerin’s drumming is a constant highlight during the entire 48 minute album, rolling over all in its path with jazzy experimentation both subtle and explosive. “Nakajima” shows a softer side that further expands their musical reach into the indie pop realms. Despite the lack of heavy attack, the song is unbelievably dense, with spastic time changes and a sensational cloud of fuzz that gently blankets the entire mix. The vocals cut through the fog with an honest approach that is reminiscent of …Trail of Dead’s Conrad Keely. “Approaching the Skyline” is upbeat and maniacal, a musical headtrip where Schwerin’s drumming is once again the definite highlight thanks to stunning polyrhythmic beats. The spiraling groove of guitars and keys certainly hold their own as well, as Geronimo! display exactly what a tight band can accomplish. The song’s only vocals are the title, giving the song a strong Fang Island vibe containing happy sun soaked experimentation that lifts and builds with dizzying splendor. “Deep Warmth” finds the band crawling forward with a relaxed and dreamy tempo and sharp, angular, guitar melodies. This ode to summer roars with restrained splashes of reverb, duel vocal harmonies, and sludgy indie guitar work rich with distortion and trailing feedback. The rhythm is kicked up into high gear around the four minute mark, finding the band shifting into a freefall of trickling guitars and blaring horns for added texture. “Table Legs” will instantly transport you to the blistering desert sun soaked sounds of the new psychedelic movement brought on by The Entrance Band, Sleepy Sun, Imaad Wasif, and company. Slow, woozy guitars ride side by side with enormous drum fills that hit both gently and with thunderous force. Blaze’s fretwork and Grigg’s keys wander through the vast desert rock sound, forming riffs the equivalent of giant puffs of smoke. “Judgment Day” closes the album on a peaceful note, courtesy of acoustic guitars, spacey keyboard atmospherics, optimistic marching drums, and a triumphant horn section. The album comes to a close with an undeniably celebratory spirit, almost as though Geronimo! know they have created something truly special." --Dan Goldin http://www.explodinginsound.com/