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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
2001's Cherry Bomb!! :), July 12, 2003
Halfcocked is undoubtedly the most underrated rock act ever to be unleashed immediately after the birth of the 21st century. Possessing both the blistering metal elements of Betty Blowtorch AND the pop appeal of No Doubt, this band displays a perfectly balanced package that I feel was unfairly ignored by MTV. I can easily prove this by reviewing Halfcocked's major label debut CD "The Last Star," which was produced, by the way, by Spider One of Powerman 5000. Underneath the irresistable guitar rhythms and easily accessible choruses, frontwoman Sarah Reitkopp has written personal and complex lyrics dealing mostly with failed relationships, young adult angst and a little bit of drug dabbling on the side. "All by Myself," for example, expresses the daily frustrations of any misfit attempting to win acceptance and popularily from high school cliques. "Sell Out" is about a girl attending the Senior Prom and having to face (with solid pride) the cruel snickers of the gossiping guests surrounding her. "Sober" deals with another female who suspects her boyfriend is seeing another woman behind her back; the protagonist then concludes that he is having a secret affair. Perhaps "The Last Star's" signature song is none other than "Drive Away," a potential single about a couple making love in the back seat of their car. I just can't understand why Halfcocked's music hasn't been played in radio stations or even on VH1; such a talented group is close to unheard of in most of the mainstream media, yet could have easily walked the carpet among The Donnas, Kittie, Lillix and other such female-fronted acts that have gained mass appeal. But don't fret just yet, freaks and misfits; Halfcocked will NOT fade away easily. They are currently working on brand new audio material (as indicated last March on the Official Halfcocked Website) and hopefully a 2nd album is in the horizon. In the meantime, "The Last Star" is a MUST HAVE for rock music buyers, as well as the band's independent release "Sell Out."
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun, attitude, and musical chops equals good rock platter, January 24, 2002
Imagine, if you can, the Go-Go's joining forces with AC/DC and Guns n' Roses. OK, so this union is not a very likely happening. In the unlikely event that it did, however, the result would be something sassy and real like Halfcocked's new album, The Last Star. Vocalist Sarah Reitkopp has a voice that emits '80s attitude and an affirmation that good 'ol rock n' roll is far from its grave. Guitarist Jonny is another standout, as he pounds out head-bopping, life-sized riffs and rich, precise guitar solos that much of the mainstream seems to find almost taboo. The rhythm section is consistently on target, and the five total members of Halfcocked obviously had a great deal of fun making this album; It has a slight "it's friday, let's go out and be crazy" kind of vibe that remains infectious throughout the whole album. Kudos to Spider of PM5K for making such a talented discovery, but mostly to Halfcocked for producing one of the greatest albums I've heard in quite some time.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Liked This, March 11, 2005
Great music. i heard them on the SHrek SOundtrack, (their song 'bad reputation' is the greatest, but when i was littler i was always afraid to listen to it in front of my mother because it has damn in it about a million times). the music is awesome, but i can't quite bring myself to give it 5 stars because the cover art is pretty tacky.
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