Raw but lyrical. 10 short and powerful songs by a critically acclaimed indie rock band from the middle of nowhere.

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ROCK: Punk, ROCK: Progressive Rock



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Here are some of the early returns for our new album:

From Smother Magazine:

Indie rock group Constant Velocity are constantly challenging themselves with new ingenious ways to write pop songs. Partaking a bit of punk, art rock, and of course a little pop, Constant Velocity succeeds in defining themselves as a band you canât really define. Good stuff.

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And from MidwestRecord.com:

CONSTANT VELOCITY: The new generation takes punk and moves it along. Since history doesnât go back as far as it used to, think Violent Femmes coming out of a suburban basement today and going for the gold in a slightly skewed, slightly off beat way, still trying to hit the bulls eye, just doing it on their own terms. Energetic and engaging, this crew knows what the heartland is about and are honest in their focus as heartland rockers looking to rock out as well as rock their way out.

And here's what folks had to say about our earlier efforts:

Similar to the baroque stylings of Neutral Milk Hotel and the Decemberists, Constant Velocity is a charming three- piece that given a larger recording budget might be able to do their heroes justice. Here's hoping somebody does just that.

-Matt Siblo
Punk Planet
Sept / Oct 05







With a name ripped from the headlines of Car and Driver, Constant Velocity belies a musical style that is quirky yet accessible. With four songs the Bloomington, Ill.,
trio shows the ability to intertwine clever lyrics with eclectic instrumentation. "Across the Sea" comes across as a sea shanty replete with accordion, and listening to it one can almost smell the kelp. "Lucky Double Nines" begins with a riff on a toy piano and ends with the album's most ferocious guitar solo. No song makesit past three minutes and 30 seconds--that means that the hooks come fast. The band will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Violent Femmes for their catchy oddball arrangements and a lead singer who makes up for his undersized voice by singing at the top of his lungs. But make no mistake, Constant Velocity has something to offer that is all their own.
-Evan Clossin
UR Chicago
Dec / Jan 06


A perfect blend of punk rock and pop, Bloomington trio Constant Velocity combine equal parts Violent Femmes and Minutemen to craft four irresistibly winning and rambunctious songs on their self-titled EP. âDewy Biker,â especially, is something special, sort of a punk rock lullaby, as A. Smithâs gravely, yet slightly high-pitched vocals are complemented perfectly by C. Weberâs endearing keyboards. (www.constantvelocity.net)
â Dean Ramos
Illinois Entertainer
Mar 06