Power chords, power trio, and power pop. John Dean asserts powerful vocals and aggressive, melodic guitar. Trey Miles provides fiery drumming, giving a solid backbone to this trio. These transplants from the New Mexico high desert have made their way to Portland, Oregon to hydrate and spread their gloomy optimism to the great northwest. Their self-titled album on Socyermom Records blurs the line between noise and pop, mixing angst with love. Treadmill builds ambiguously meaningful lyrics to be interpreted differently by each listener. After a couple of years of extensive touring and recording these songs, Dave Kennel has fallen from musical grace and into a life of computer wizardry, opting to remain in the sun forever.

This band's live performance leaves its audience dry-mouthed and emotionally exhausted. Their shows are provocative and disconcerting, summoning up of all that pummels an audience into a tormented frenzy of contentment.  You need Treadmill.

Best Local Release of 1999!
- The Weekly Alibi (Albuquerque NM, USA)