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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Color me surprised, July 13, 2000
I went to a music store and began listening to the demo CDs. Mostly stuff that wasn't familiar. Tried the new Earthsuit and some other bands and didn't like 'em. Then I popped this into the CD player and wow, talk about a hook.The first song has a very good chorus, good enough to make me open the lyrics and memorize it right in the store. Also, I appreciated the techno intro (it actually says "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" if you listen closely). There is a thing in graphic design called "distress" (such as distressed type) which is where you deliberately try to create a weathered, fuzzy, or otherwise mutilated look. You can do this in music too, although people usually refer to it as distortion or feedback. U2 really nailed that kind of sound with Achtung Baby. And so here on the first song, the intro reminds me of that quite a lot (not of U2 but of the distorted sound). Sometimes it can really make a song stand out. In fact, that's what I like about this whole album. While it does have some Goo Goo Dolls choruses, the music itself is less perfected, more tense with energy. And with a harder edge. I also enjoyed the way the band wasn't "just rock" but seemed comfortable to craft in some heavy beats or alternative sounds. This may be too obscure, but if you've heard of Chasing Furies, you may find Fono to be a band in the same league. They don't have the piano work, but the guitar work is similar, and the singing is just as compelling, although Fono has a male singer. Finally, the song Alcatraz is just as good as other reviewers have suggested. The lyrics are short and clear, but very inspiring. If you need some strength, this may be the song you need to hear.
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~ Chasing Furies
~ GS Megaphone
~ Seven Day Jesus
~ Mayfair Laundry
~ Bleach
by Fono 
