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AMG EXPERT REVIEW: One would never imply that the members of signing einstein lack talent, because they are very talented musicians. For their debut self-titled album, they have selected original compositions with an '80s adult contemporary quality. For most of the material found on the album, the band lacks a hook and fails to employ a unique front in its presentation. These weak links in their musical chain could deny them public recognition and appreciation. They have strong compositions blended with equally forceful lyrics, but the melodies have a character that is simply too familiar to grab a listener. "Heart Beating" is one of the more exciting pieces from the album. This comes via the expressive lead vocals from Gina Gonzalez. The solo instrumental breaks are also high points in "Heart Beating," as Dave Uhrich screams with flaming lead guitar phrases complemented by Vincent Varco's riffs coming from his extensive repertoire of keyboard accents. "Hit Me Like a Train" does just that — it hits the listener with the force of a fast-moving train. This song shows that the band is able to put out creative original tunes. The sound is truly their own, with a unique beat being the foundation for the instrumental and vocal expression that fills this piece with extreme vibrancy. For a debut album, with two songs that deserve mention, one would consider this a great learning experience for a band. signing einstein needs to focus on their own unique and original sound if they are to be noticed. With a couple of the tunes from the album, they display the ability to create music that has a signature quality. After one listen to this album, most will contemplate the future of signing einstein. What will their destiny be if they make much-needed changes in the direction of their repertoire? The future looks bright if they look in a new direction; without it, to coin an '80s phrase, signing einstein is destined to crash and burn. — Larry Belanger - 2 ½ Stars All Media Guide Sept. 12 2001