This power-pop trio from Columbus, Ohio, is reminding all of us
what pure rock-and-roll is all about. Their debut EP contains five tracks of hard party
music, with no filler to spoil the bunch. Listeners will find trace elements of The
Ramones, The Romantics, The Cars, and synth-pop bands of the early 80's. The hooks are
sharp, and the riffs are dangerous. The opening track "Broken Hearted Valentine"
kicks down the door with crunching guitar and bass, while the vocals really grab the
listener by the throat. The second track, "Glampires", is a raucous romp with a
greaser feel to it. The drumming by Mike Savage really shines on this track. "A Girl
Called Love" is a melodic marvel, featuring some wonderful bass work by Kyle McKee,
and a killer guitar-driven bridge by Zac Szymusiak. "Po-Go" is a light-hearted
jab at me-first slackers, and Zac brings the listener up to speed with an unbelievable
feedback-driven clap chant.
The final track is the real gem here, "Audiac Arrest". This song is radio-ready,
and the guitar riff really takes hold of you. The bridge is both spacy and trippy, and the
harmonies really elevate the disc to another level. The final chant of "fade
away…" dissolves into a hissy hummy soup that swirls neatly down the drain. In
the face of today's ever-changing musical landscapes, The Everyday Heroes are
certainly doing something right.
To order your copy of this fascinating EP, and to learn more about The Everyday Heroes,
you can visit the band at: www.theeverydayheroes.net |
