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NeverHood

One More Broken Promise (2004)
self-released

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Contributed by: Brian
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Published on June 29th 2004

I could go on for three paragraphs about the cover, but you didn’t come here for cover art critique. Let’s just say that it’s a bit deceiving, and this album was a whole lot better since I put the CD in my stereo expecting the worst.

NeverHood’s One More Broken Promise (yeah, I know) shows a raw emo/skate/pop punk band in their obvious beginnings. The vocalist sounds a LOT like Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley, most noticeably with the adolescent/raspy qualities of his voice. The music, which weakly straddles that fine line between pop and skate punk, is slightly more akin however (in an easy comparison) to Floridian statemates Last Laugh. One band influencing another in a local scene being a common thing, though, it’s not a shocker.

This is prototypical, whiny “punk” fare with emotional leanings and decent backup vocals. There’re definite spots of potential, though, like how the opening riff of “Phantom” reeks of an Alkaline Trio influence. I could visualize this band making a complete 360 for their next release á la Bayside and just ripping them off altogether (which probably wouldn’t be a bad thing in this band’s case). The closing track, an almost Bad Astronaut-esque instrumental complete with short bits of piano, probably would’ve made a great intro (if not a rip-off of Lagwagon’s last effort) had it fit the band’s style more, but the track is a nice change from the mediocrity regardless, and again shows some potential.

If they can take these influences and expand on them, and maybe rid the lyrical content of pop-punk cliché, Neverhood might be worth a listen. But it’s not the present case.

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Anonymous (August 17, 2004)

This band blows donkey balls
I can shit better music

Anonymous (August 9, 2004)

Neverhood rocks. dont let the dick bring you down.

Anonymous (July 5, 2004)

I have a copy of the album, although I didn't pay for it, and I think it is very well done. I can't give the reviewer enough credit for being so knowlegable about music...kudos. Also, i agree with "reviewer about them making a 360 degree turn--that's right, 360 not 180. So after they get done completing the entire 360 degree they will be on their way to something better than a real job.
By the way I met the guy once who wrote the final track of the album, and he did it using nothing but a 1 string out of tune guitar and his weiner.

sincerely yours,
buttdoc

Anonymous (July 4, 2004)

hmm nevergood, im sure they've never heard that one before, how original

Anonymous (July 2, 2004)

more like Nevergood

Anonymous (July 1, 2004)

Streets of Rage?

-BSD

Anonymous (July 1, 2004)

myst sucks...much like anyone who would think it was a good band name

Anonymous (June 30, 2004)

i own the cd and it is all together not to good. listen to song # 2 that's probably the only one worth listening to

Anonymous (June 30, 2004)

emo fucking sucks

Anonymous (June 30, 2004)

Yes, they got their name from the video game.

And I don't think the reviewer should die. He stated his opinion, and backed it up. Personally, I'm a fan, and have been...but to each his own.

I think the cd is a valient first effort, and they will go no where but up. Many songs are 2-3 years old, and through the disc itself, you can see how they have changed and grown. They are only getting better, and I'm excited for them.

Kretzer