Movie Star Junkies

Italian rock group noted for a dark, blues-influenced sound and poetic, literary lyrics; critics and reviewers draw comparisons to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Virgin Prunes and the Country Teasers.

Releases include Shadow of a rose and A Poison Tree. DeBaser published a positive, poetic review by Conteverde praising the album's atmosphere and literary references.

Conteverde's DeBaser review celebrates Shadow of a rose as a poetic, dark, blues-inflected record. The review draws literary and mythological images while praising the band's visceral, claustrophobic live energy. Comparisons and influences include Nick Cave/The Bad Seeds, Virgin Prunes and Country Teasers.

For:Listeners of dark, blues-influenced rock, post-punk and literary, atmospheric songwriting.