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Story So Far

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I just spent the entire weekend listening to this disc. It's great. Now why just 4 stars? Good question. Allow me to sum up my opinion. The first song hit me like a breath of fresh air. It definitely wasn't pop. It was whatever the artist wanted it to be. This was the case with every song on the album. Each stood on its own and told a story. Here I found Zack just like Jack Johnson in the fact that he could tell a story in very few and simple words. I loved that fact that all the songs were very relatable, covering situations that are capable of containing a billion words to cover the vastness of the topic, yet Hexum ropes us into the actual emotion in a direct and effortless way using a minimum amount of words. The variety of instruments used is just completely unheard of in today's pop driven world. We normally hear a saxaphone because a fill is needed in the bridge. Zack uses the saxaphone as an actual instrument, one capable of making or breaking the song. The only downfall to the disc is how formulaic it sounds. One verse, one chorus, one verse, one chorus, bridge, chorus, chorus, end. It just seems a little predictable. Other than that this is one top notch album. Is it a must? I'd say yes. I really think people need to break the mold and that is exactly what Zack has done. Job well done on a freshman release. I expect huge things!

This Cd rocks, well not like a hard rockin cd, but it has some tracks that rock more. All in all, it is just a great CD and another Hexum that will hopefully excel as his brother has. Although he has a different type of music, and as Nick says "More musically talented with instruments."

Good CD: GO OUT AND BUY IT!

I wish I could give this CD more than 5 stars because it definitely deserves more. This is one of those CDs you can listen to all the way through without skipping a song. The whole Hexum family is just amazingly talented and I'm so excited to see Zack's CD.

Zack (the younger brother of Nick Hexum from 311) is making a name for himself in his own right. This album showcases Zack's songwriting and musicianship. if you like John Mayer, Jason Mraz or Ben Jelen - wait 'til you hear, THE STORY SO FAR. Zack matches their talent and far surpasses their songwriting abilities.

Nick Hexum has an awesome voice and this was the album I played the most in 2005. Buy it, you will not be dissappointed!

I bought this CD the first day it came out and can't wait for more from Zack!! He is such an incredible musician!! His lyrics, voice, and musice are amazing! I'm actually going to see him perform tonight!!

I am a huge 311 fan and when I heard that Nick had a brother that did music also I thought I would check it out, and when I did, I was completely blown away!!!!!! I absolutely can not live without this CD!! It was a great investment, and if you aren't into jazz type music fret not, I wouldn't really concider this jazz really as much as soft rock\easy listening. So check it out!!

I ordered my cd I think just 3 or 4 days ago and it is ALREADY here :) It is in perfect condition....thanks so much!!!

When i first heard Zack Hexum i would have to admit that i wasn't all that impressed. But after hearing "Met a girl like you once." A few more times, i couldn't get enough. I then bought the CD and it was everything i thought a Hexum would make. Great lyrics, excellent song writing and very catchy melodies. I think the best song(s) on this album are: "How many times", "One Spine", "Met a girl like you once" and "spicy streak" I really enjoy this cd everytime i put it into my cd player. And what makes it even better, is that i have been a 311 fan since 1995, and being such a huge 311 fan just makes me want to like Nick's bro even more. There is def. a musical talent in the Hexum family. Can anyone else do it like them?

This album is very good. Nick and Zack are two entirely different people. Different styles. I like them both. Zack has some good lyrics. I like Spicy Streak, too. Supposedly that's his mom's favorite and Craig Kilborne's favorite. That's what he said on his show when he played that song. Buy this album, you won't regret it.