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The East Coast's answer to the
West Coast's glut of harmony-friendly Punk acts, H2O is a New
York-based outfit that's remained a model of consistency during
their inspired six year run. A quintet, the band personifies the
spirit of Punk Rock. Conscious of themselves and their
surroundings, they've been more about a spiritual uplifting from
the bowels of despair, concerns addressed often enough by many,
but never offering a solution. It doesn't mean that
"Go" is the audible cure-all to every one of life's
ailments, but it is a refreshing change by way of a strength to
endure housed in a meaningful sense of purpose.
"Role Model" questions who,
what, and why in a non-trustworthy foray into idol-worship,
self-expression and disappointment. "Self Reliable,"
similar to the do-it-yourself attitude of the previous song has
another what if scenario.
What would we do if we had to do it over
again? Responsibility takes a right turn. The tunes are
expectedly catchy, while the pace is usually bordering the legal
limits allowed by law with an occasional burst of speed.
"Ripe Or Rotting," "Songs Remain" and
"Repair" have well placed vocal harmonies and group
choruses for extra accentuation, with a "Sick of it
All" attitude that aims at finding solutions, not passing
blame. A refreshing attitude goes with an energized sound, while
being a bit formulaic in looking upon all the blandness circling
the sands at this moment in time. Yet, there's a certain degree
of charm in their philosophy that side-steps the joke with
serious intent and excitement in playing. I've never heard this
much enthusiasm within the chorus of a song.
I last heard H2O on their "FTTW"
or "Faster Than The World" from a few years back,
liked 'em, lost track and forgot about 'em. They just made the
jump last year from
Epitaph to MCA and I don't think they missed a beat. The album
has a sure fire production job that's up to par with their past
and it's easy to identify with, groove to, sing along to if
you're so inclined and rest assured you won't risk being heard
during these most emphatic of choruses. It has a dull album
cover with a cool idea, but the contents make up for it!
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| Artist |
H2O |
| Title |
Go |
| Label |
MCA Records |
| Reviewer |
Vinnie Apicella |
| Rating |
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| web site |
www.h2ogo.com |
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