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The Everyday Heroes Rescue Columbus
by Dan Hille, Entertainment Editor
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In a world that is filled with bands that are prepackaged and sold
like cows on a beef market, it is always refreshing when an original act comes along. The
Everyday Heroes are one of these acts.
The Everyday Heroes is a three-piece band based out of Columbus, Ohio that have set a goal
of infecting the world with their own brand of indy rock. With smart business decisions, a
crafty infiltration plan and Gold Record Music behind them, they might very well
accomplish that goal.
The band is comprised of Zac Szymusiak (Vocals/guitar), Kyle McKee (Vocals/Bass) and Mike
Savage (Vocals/Drums).
Their first EP, Different, Like Everyone Else, is a beautifully crafted first shoot
and recording for the band. The recording quality exceeds that of some mainstream acts out
today.
The first track on the EP is Broken Hearted Valentine. The opening of the song
reminds me of the Hole song Celebrity Skin, beside that it is a really good track.
Szymusiak's vocals are exceedingly believable and working class. he projects the same
common connection found on Hootie & the Blowfish records with ten times the talent and
attitude.
The rest of the album has a definite Weezer-ish sound to it. It's that good time quirky
"roll your windows down and jam rock."
A personal favorite of mine on the album is track four, Po-Go, which is a song
about an average guy who goes to rock shows and steals records. Even though the lyrics are
nothing exceptional, the song is a roller coaster of good time. The round-based refrain is
catchy and will have the listener trying to sing along in minutes.
I could totally see Po-Go becoming a staple on alternative radio and on indy rock
shows such as CD101's Independent Playground. Overall, I give this record eight thumbs up.
It has definitely catchy tunes with honest, connecting lyrics, which strike a blue collar
connection with any listener.
I can totally see The Everyday Heroes making some kind of noticeable splash in the
mainstream.
With all the chump acts that have hit mainstream radio over the last few years, time has
more than come for a new honest band to rock your faces off.
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This article was
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