Last night, I had my first CMJ miracle. After hearing three disappointing bands, I stumbled into Arlenes Grocery at midnight, desperate for something great. And something great I found - - Boston rock quintet Aloud. Superficially, the band looks like four awkward college kids holding instruments. Beyond that, their songwriting is years before their time, boasting wild energy, clever progressions, and genuine devotion from the musicians. The foursome boasts two fantastic singers (one guy, one girl), who find their strengths in the classic rock styles (if you don't believe a girl could ever sound like Hendrix, let these guys prove you wrong). Took some footage. Here ya go: