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Nothing Is Static

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i've been following these kids since they started and they just get better and mo' better. TWO, SAD BUT TRUE and if you get the first edition SEE YOU AROUND are my fav's from this cd.

Headboard is an alternative music group from Petaluma. Formed in 1995, they've played 250 shows in and around California, including many shows within Sonoma County. Mixing male and female vocals, pop-rock harmonies and rap, and moody, introspective lyrics with upbeat tunes, Headboard's newest album "Nothing is Static" has something for everybody. In "A Thousand Nowheres," lead singer and frontman Glenn Rubenstein softly sings, while on "Sad But True," his lyrics come fast and furious. The energized pop guitar riff in "Stuck on the Ground" forms a stark contrast with the rap and bass beat on "Sometimes." You'll see a new aspect of Headboard's musical talents in almost every song. In some ways, that hurts this album because as soon as you find a song that you really like, you might find an opposing song that bores you. Still, most of the songs are so catchy and easy to listen to that you'll be pleased with the contrast of sounds. You can't help but tap your feet and bob your head to the beats in such songs as "Two" and "Just Can't Walk Away." The key to Headboard is the balance between female vocalist Christine Alexander and Rubenstein. Rubenstein provides a rougher tone, while Alexander has a smoother, more refined sound. Alexander sings some absolutely beautiful melodies in the choruses. Most surprising, though, is how well their voices both blend into the Josh Gooch's guitar riffs and Nate Weiner's drum beats. If you're tired of bands who make one hit single and reproduce it as 12 different songs on their album (honestly, has Korn made more than 3 different songs?), then Headboard is the band for you. They provide a very fresh, energized sound and that will keep you interested from the beginning to the end of this album.

I first found Headboard on MP3.com. There song "See You Around" (the last song on this disc) was at the top of the charts and I checked them out. The sound is kind of a softened Zebrahead with some two part harmony and it works well!

Headboard has a great feel to it, with the two leads playing beatifully off of each other. I have heard most fo their old stuff, from Straight Edge Chick sXe to Tell Me How to The End Is Near, they almost always manage to come up with a new and original sound. From rock-style guitar and vocals to rap beats that are stunning to techno like sounding backgrounds in Brake On, Headboard is always good. They move from pumped to mellow, and have considerable skill at both levels. I loved this latest CD most of all, with Tell Me How remaining my favorite song of theirs. I hope they play in DC sometime soon.

I like this musician's voice.
And, I like painful melody and melody that becomes energetic.
I want you to listen from a lot of people.