“It's so refreshing to listen to a band of this generation explore a new sound.”
-Wayne Kramer (MC5)
-Wayne Kramer (MC5)
PRICK MAGAZINE
The debut release by this New York City band is equal parts synth pop, punk rock and glam sleaze. [...] Definitely an impressive debut from a band capable of mixing up its influences without ever sounding completely like any one of them. Read The Full Review
SPACE JUNKIES MAGAZINE
With a strong Marilyn Manson-esque sound, THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS dominate my CD rotation list and will continue to do so for many months to come! This is by far my favorite album of the year; with catchy songs such as "God Damn Radio" and more deep and dreary tracks like "Untitled 97" to contend with, THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS are a hit in my books. This album has all I ever wanted in a CD, other than its only six tracks long and time wise doesn't fulfill my music listening needs. But, it does give me a flavorful taste of what to look out for in the future and hopefully there will be many more releases like this from THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS and until then - I'll be waiting! [Wednesday Elektra]
BABYSUE.COM / LMNOP.COM
Hard hitting thick pop/rock from New York's The Plastic Fantastics. This is the band's first release...and it's a keeper. Beginning with the incredibly catchy refrain of "God Damn Radio," the band instantly grabs their audience by the balls. Headed by singer/songwriter lionel Cohen, the band's technology-rich hard sound sounds something like a cross between Nine Inch Nails and Love and Rockets. The tunes feature heavy synthesizers, crazy guitars, and an even heavier rock beat...and vocals that will most certainly drive listeners into a frenzy. Read The Full Review
POP+POLITICS
The Plastic FanTastics blend punk and hard rock with a slightly softer industrial sound to make their self-titled debut album enjoyable and migraine inducing, all at the same time. [...] Their music is a drink of cool water after a long thirst. Read The Full Review
SMOTHER.NET
New York City based rock outfit The Plastic Fantastics are setting course to conquer glam rock like Queen never truly did. With music that’s part neo-punk and glam rock, they are likely to stick out in a crowded city music scene even as big as New York’s. Read The Full Review
USOUNDS.com
Top 5 Underground Unsigned Pysch Freakout Bands in New York City
#1. The Plastic FanTastics
Take one part 70’s glam / punk rock, one part 80’s new wave and metal, and one part 90’s industrial and you’ve got The Plastic FanTastics. [...] Their first official release, side A, is as creative compositionally as it is in its production. Intelligent arrangements and catchy hooks make these heavy and ultimately dark songs very easy to digest. Read The Full Review
SOUNDTHESIRENS.com
[...] there is some definite instrumental genius going on [...] Read The Full Review
KINDAMUZIK.net (in Dutch!)
Slightly industrial, slightly influenced by the eighties and as melodious as it but can be. Read The Full Review
ReGen Magazine
The Plastic Fantastics are more rock based than anything, and only use electronics as a background noise to the music. [...] These songs, in general, have really dark feelings to them, with some definite cold anthems. Read The Full Review
Derek A. Tremblay (EVOLVING ARTIST)
"There's nothing fake about The Plastic Fantastics ... a true wake-up call to the next evolution of Rock and Roll!!"
Wayne Kramer (MC5)
“It's so refreshing to listen to a band of this generation explore a new sound.”
TIME OUT NY
“The Plastic FanTastics meld electro-synth with glam-punk”
TAXI
"An intriguing blend of dark Glam-esque Rock"
DJ I.Z. / INDUSTRIAL.org
"The Plastic Fantastics combine the anger and angst of old school industrial with a little punk flair, and deliver it with the masterful construction of gothic rock goodness. Catchy music and lyrics, done to perfection."
SONIC SWITCHBLADE
“From Punk-Rock to Electronica, these guys are a trip!”
RAZORCAKE
"Sounds like about eighty percent Nine Inch Nails and twenty percent Wall of Voodoo. Those are amazing figures. Actually, i just made them up. BEST SONG: "God Damn Radio." BEST SONG TITLE: Either "God Damn Radio" or "Sorry I Killed You" FANTASTIC AMAZING TRIVIA FACT: Mastered by John Golden! Oh my God! Oh my God! ˆRev. Nørb (DNA Productions)"
POWERMETAL.de
"Industrial-Rock-Bands sind selten geworden. Im Vergleich zur Hochzeit des Genres Anfang bis Mitte der Neunziger wagt sich heutzutage kaum eine Musikerzusammenrottung auf dieses völlig brach liegende Terrain. THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS haben entweder noch nicht mitbekommen, dass mit diesem Stil nix mehr zu ernten ist, oder es ist ihnen einfach egal. Und ich bin mir fast sicher, die Jungs würden die letztere Variante sofort unterschreiben." Read The Full Review
NECROWEB.de
"Multitalent Lionel Cohen aka. |ione| (Songwriter, Sänger, Artwork-Designer und Produzent) hat geniale Musiker um sich geschart, und mit ihnen im hauseigenen Tonstudio (dna-productions) am Debüt gearbeitet. The Plastic Fantastics nennt sich diese Arbeitsgemeinschaft, und betitelt ihren Erstling schlicht und einfach "Side A"." Read The Full Review
DERTONLINE.com
"Haunting Electro Synth Glam Rock that got picked up by a satellite link and traveled through a couple galaxies with the signal twisting and turning and hit by a comet before it came back to earth. my fav songs - every freaking single song on this cd. Remember Love and Rockets Hellbound Train, well, get on board, but its now a Spaceship Aerobus and forget God or the Devil, only Aliens from newly discovered planet next to Pluto know where this express bus is going. (Cindy Pop 5/2006)" Read The Full Review
SIDE-LINE.com
The Plastic Fantastics - The Plastic Fantastics (mcd DNA Productions)
Hailing from NY this project composes dynamic songs with a mix of old new-wave and more contemporary rock influences. It’s an album than can be catalogued in the wide fields of crossover music with some references to bands like Marilyn Manson (especially the “Untitled ‘97”-track) and NIN. This is a new band mixing electronics and guitar terror into a strong cocktail although the taste is a déjà-vu effect! Read The Full Review
The debut release by this New York City band is equal parts synth pop, punk rock and glam sleaze. [...] Definitely an impressive debut from a band capable of mixing up its influences without ever sounding completely like any one of them. Read The Full Review
SPACE JUNKIES MAGAZINE
With a strong Marilyn Manson-esque sound, THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS dominate my CD rotation list and will continue to do so for many months to come! This is by far my favorite album of the year; with catchy songs such as "God Damn Radio" and more deep and dreary tracks like "Untitled 97" to contend with, THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS are a hit in my books. This album has all I ever wanted in a CD, other than its only six tracks long and time wise doesn't fulfill my music listening needs. But, it does give me a flavorful taste of what to look out for in the future and hopefully there will be many more releases like this from THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS and until then - I'll be waiting! [Wednesday Elektra]
BABYSUE.COM / LMNOP.COM
Hard hitting thick pop/rock from New York's The Plastic Fantastics. This is the band's first release...and it's a keeper. Beginning with the incredibly catchy refrain of "God Damn Radio," the band instantly grabs their audience by the balls. Headed by singer/songwriter lionel Cohen, the band's technology-rich hard sound sounds something like a cross between Nine Inch Nails and Love and Rockets. The tunes feature heavy synthesizers, crazy guitars, and an even heavier rock beat...and vocals that will most certainly drive listeners into a frenzy. Read The Full Review
POP+POLITICS
The Plastic FanTastics blend punk and hard rock with a slightly softer industrial sound to make their self-titled debut album enjoyable and migraine inducing, all at the same time. [...] Their music is a drink of cool water after a long thirst. Read The Full Review
SMOTHER.NET
New York City based rock outfit The Plastic Fantastics are setting course to conquer glam rock like Queen never truly did. With music that’s part neo-punk and glam rock, they are likely to stick out in a crowded city music scene even as big as New York’s. Read The Full Review
USOUNDS.com
Top 5 Underground Unsigned Pysch Freakout Bands in New York City
#1. The Plastic FanTastics
Take one part 70’s glam / punk rock, one part 80’s new wave and metal, and one part 90’s industrial and you’ve got The Plastic FanTastics. [...] Their first official release, side A, is as creative compositionally as it is in its production. Intelligent arrangements and catchy hooks make these heavy and ultimately dark songs very easy to digest. Read The Full Review
SOUNDTHESIRENS.com
[...] there is some definite instrumental genius going on [...] Read The Full Review
KINDAMUZIK.net (in Dutch!)
Slightly industrial, slightly influenced by the eighties and as melodious as it but can be. Read The Full Review
ReGen Magazine
The Plastic Fantastics are more rock based than anything, and only use electronics as a background noise to the music. [...] These songs, in general, have really dark feelings to them, with some definite cold anthems. Read The Full Review
Derek A. Tremblay (EVOLVING ARTIST)
"There's nothing fake about The Plastic Fantastics ... a true wake-up call to the next evolution of Rock and Roll!!"
Wayne Kramer (MC5)
“It's so refreshing to listen to a band of this generation explore a new sound.”
TIME OUT NY
“The Plastic FanTastics meld electro-synth with glam-punk”
TAXI
"An intriguing blend of dark Glam-esque Rock"
DJ I.Z. / INDUSTRIAL.org
"The Plastic Fantastics combine the anger and angst of old school industrial with a little punk flair, and deliver it with the masterful construction of gothic rock goodness. Catchy music and lyrics, done to perfection."
SONIC SWITCHBLADE
“From Punk-Rock to Electronica, these guys are a trip!”
RAZORCAKE
"Sounds like about eighty percent Nine Inch Nails and twenty percent Wall of Voodoo. Those are amazing figures. Actually, i just made them up. BEST SONG: "God Damn Radio." BEST SONG TITLE: Either "God Damn Radio" or "Sorry I Killed You" FANTASTIC AMAZING TRIVIA FACT: Mastered by John Golden! Oh my God! Oh my God! ˆRev. Nørb (DNA Productions)"
POWERMETAL.de
"Industrial-Rock-Bands sind selten geworden. Im Vergleich zur Hochzeit des Genres Anfang bis Mitte der Neunziger wagt sich heutzutage kaum eine Musikerzusammenrottung auf dieses völlig brach liegende Terrain. THE PLASTIC FANTASTICS haben entweder noch nicht mitbekommen, dass mit diesem Stil nix mehr zu ernten ist, oder es ist ihnen einfach egal. Und ich bin mir fast sicher, die Jungs würden die letztere Variante sofort unterschreiben." Read The Full Review
NECROWEB.de
"Multitalent Lionel Cohen aka. |ione| (Songwriter, Sänger, Artwork-Designer und Produzent) hat geniale Musiker um sich geschart, und mit ihnen im hauseigenen Tonstudio (dna-productions) am Debüt gearbeitet. The Plastic Fantastics nennt sich diese Arbeitsgemeinschaft, und betitelt ihren Erstling schlicht und einfach "Side A"." Read The Full Review
DERTONLINE.com
"Haunting Electro Synth Glam Rock that got picked up by a satellite link and traveled through a couple galaxies with the signal twisting and turning and hit by a comet before it came back to earth. my fav songs - every freaking single song on this cd. Remember Love and Rockets Hellbound Train, well, get on board, but its now a Spaceship Aerobus and forget God or the Devil, only Aliens from newly discovered planet next to Pluto know where this express bus is going. (Cindy Pop 5/2006)" Read The Full Review
SIDE-LINE.com
The Plastic Fantastics - The Plastic Fantastics (mcd DNA Productions)
Hailing from NY this project composes dynamic songs with a mix of old new-wave and more contemporary rock influences. It’s an album than can be catalogued in the wide fields of crossover music with some references to bands like Marilyn Manson (especially the “Untitled ‘97”-track) and NIN. This is a new band mixing electronics and guitar terror into a strong cocktail although the taste is a déjà-vu effect! Read The Full Review