Words That Kill

A diverse collection of energetic pop, modern rock and romantic ballads reminiscent of the 80's.

ABOUT THIS ALBUM

Album Notes
About the CD: 
Energetic Pop ; Romantic Ballads ; Lyrics with Depth 

Special guests: 
Jennifer Batten, Michael Jackson's Guitarist 
Cherie Currie, The Runaways' Vocalist 

Standard Deviation is one of the freshest acts to come onto the new music scene. Their sound is extremely energetic with an underlying intellectual depth not found in most new offerings. 

The energetic pop and romantic ballads by Billboard Songwriting contest award-winners, Jeff Hands and Jane Lee, feature an infectious groove and sensual vocals. The album is a collection of 13 songs, digitally mastered for an excellent quality CD. It was featured on many radio stations around the country and received radio play in Canada as well. 

Bios: 
Jane Lee 
Vocals and Keyboards 
Jane brings a fresh, energetic presence to the stage as she performs. Her intensity and professionalism are evident at every step of the writing, recording and performing processes. Jane studied voice with Seth Riggs, the reknowned vocal coach based in West Los Angeles. She also studied classical piano for 12 years and dance at California State University, Fullerton for 3 years. Jane's band experience includes fronting Nick Nervous and Silverwood as both lead singer and keyboardist. Her vocals drive home the upbeat message in the theme song for Long Beach Carnaval, "Carnaval in Downtown Long Beach". Her driving positive energy makes her a natural. 

Jeff Hands 
Drums and Background Vocals 
After playing with Jan and Dean, Jeff studied with Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa, PIT) and played the New Wave/Punk circuit with Dred Scott, The Alley Cats and Zamp and the Suspects; booked with bands like The Motels, The Go Gos, The Bangles, X, The Plimsouls and other artists. He then played in and managed Nick Nervous and Silverwood. Jeff also does public speaking for companies in the computer/MIDI industry such as Apple Computer and Passport Inc. He brings a unique creativity to the writing, recording and performing processes. 

Reviews: 
"Infectious Groove, Sensual Vocals" 
Taxi 

"Hard Drivin Dance Music! Nice Stuff!" 
WJJW, MA 

"Power Pop! Good Beat You Can Dance To!" 
WECS, CT 

"Crisp Production! Sounds Good!" 
WXOU, MI 

"#24 on the CMJ Chart out of 300 Bands!" 
WRKC, PA 

"Glad to hear SD's Pop after all the Grunge Bands!" 
KUWS, WI 

"I Like Standard Deviation's CD!" 
WSND, IN 

"Cool Sound!" 
WIXQ, PA 

"I Like the Singer's Groove! Like the Go Gos" 
WBCR, NY 

"Catchy Beats!" 
WSIA, NY 

"Sweet Ballads and Upbeat Fun!" 
KWLC, IA 