Reviews
The Good Stuff internet radio
[The] song ["Heedless/Headless"] reminds me so much of The Vaselines. The wonderful melody. The primitivism. The boy/girl vocals... And there is nothing wrong with any of that. I checked it out on a lark, because I wanted them to add Hop On Pop to their [internet radio] station. And boy am I glad that I did -- whether they add us or not!
--Todd, Hop on Pop
Review, Golden Pie Radio, UK
A lo-fi rockin' acoustic mix of Buddy Holly, The Violent Femmes and The Jesus and Mary Chain doin' an unplugged set. All mixed together with a sweet, ultra catchy tune. Nice one.
--Steve Ison
Review, www.cdbaby.com
This is a stunning release that becomes more appealing with each listen. Heedless/Headless fills the gap left by Belly's demise, and Smokescreen may remind you of The Pixies. One of the best aspects of Here We Go! is the lyrics, which challenge listeners, either to look for Waterplanet's message, or come to their own interpretations. Sometimes unconventional, this is an expressive set of hook-laden tunes. An appealing and creative piece of work, that I only wish were a little longer - maybe next time?! Follow the buzz to Waterplanet. 4+ stars.


--Steve Saulsbury
Quote from Independent Music Conference 2004
"Seeing WATERPLANET live was like diving into an octopus's garden and coming out through the Yellow Submarine!... These two have something."

--Toni Koch, A&R, Warrior Girl Music/www.songsalive.org
Shut Eye Records Review (www.shuteyerecords.com)
I really enjoyed becoming acquainted with your eccentric art-house psychedelica. Though creatively distinct, your music taps the stylistic vein of artists like Sonic Youth and the Velvet Underground. This is definitely the type of music that would be warmly welcomed by the eclectic indie-rockers of college radio.

Seldom do I have the pleasure of reviewing an album of such brilliant unconventionality. To classify "Waterplanet" as simply another indie/experimental outfit would be a great injustice. Though "Smokescreen" has its turbulent, semi-palatable moments, these compositions prove to be much more than extemporaneous explorations of discord. With driving percussive undertones, songs like "Heedless/Headless" freewheel in pop-sensible lo-fidelity. Though every song is worthy of mention, I would have to say that my favorite song on the album is the hypnotic "Let It Drop". With its monotonous, dreary harmonies and atypical, avant-garde progression, this song radiates with unconventional intrigue. All in all, I was very impressed by "Smokescreen".

--Ryan Hoffer, A&R