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Nobody Knows This Is Everywhere

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You know, it is a wonderful thing when a band who starts out fantastic gets even better with time. 764-HERO are the case and point. While I thought it would have been impossible for them to top their last full length "Weekends of Sound", they have done it with "Nobody...". Each of the 10 songs on "Nobody..." demonstrates 764's ability to write original, intelligent and interchanging songs while keeping you moving all at once. John Atkins' vocals never sounded better and the rhythm section is more dynamic and locked than ever. Great work, a must own for all fans of their past work and for people who have never heard 764 before.

This album really rocks. It certainly satisfies my 764 needs. The ten tunes range from hook laden rock songs to extended ballads. Their previous release with Modest Mouse and touring continues on this album withtheir new bass player is Robin P (a touring member of Modest Mouse). This record is perhaps their most accessible and polished release to date. Get it now!

OK OK, I hear y'all talkin about old albums, but let's get to the here and now. This album is solid through and through. I don't think there is a single throw away track, something that can't be said about their other works. Not only is it solid, bu there are some really exceptional songs as well. I honestly didn't expect that much, but this is probably the best "new" album I've purchased so far this year! A must for any 764-HERO fan, and definitely worth a listen for any fan of Northwest Rock. The guitars are encompassing, vocals clearer and stronger, and the songs writing is more diverse than ever before.

The best thing about 764-HERO has always been the hooks. you know the kind ... Jagged-sharp, non-derivative glories that snag you like a muskelunge. sweet, riveting melodies, alternatingly gorgeous or bracing, that wrap around your skull and slap you ga-ga. "It grows on you" has never been a phrase in the 764-HERO lexicon. And that's why I just can't say I really dig NKTIE.

Id hate to call the songs cookie-cutter, but there's not a lot here that id term interesting, either. The last song, "Shoot a 45," boasts a pretty lead-in to the chorus. A couple of other songs have some chord progressions that, after awhile, dance around in your head. But it doesn't last. It doesn't root itself in your cerebral cortex until you are dizzy, till you cant wait to get home and slap on the real thing, to put some flesh and blood to the ghosts inside your head.

The words "their most accessible yet!" have been bandied about regarding this record. whatever. There was nothing unaccessible about any of their previous releases ... well, maybe SALT SINKS SUGAR FLOATS, and that's just cos their aint no bass and some folks cant handle that dynamic. But come on - GET HERE AND STAY and WEEKENDS OF SOUND positively bulge with great songs. This record merely pooches out in a couple of spots, barely testing the seams.

Although " You were a party " is a great track- I have to admit this album didn't stand up like Weekends of Sound.. for me. Weekends was my first purchase of 764-Hero. I do think this is a good album from a GREAT band. - Maybe that is why there is a little disappointment..still a fan.

this album is amazing, and if for some reason youve never heard 764-hero before, I suggest you give them a listen...especially this album.SO GO BUY IT!!!! it's great.!!!