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| NeverHoodOne More Broken Promise2004 self-released 
 Review by: Brian See others by this writer ![[staff]](/images/icons/staffsticker.gif){kind=icon}
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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. MP3s Or So It Seems The OnePlease login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
This band blows donkey balls Neverhood rocks. dont let the dick bring you down. 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. hmm nevergood, im sure they've never heard that one before, how original myst sucks...much like anyone who would think it was a good band name 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 Yes, they got their name from the video game. PHANTASMAGORIA and MYST would make better band names. If this band is named after the computer game, they win my approval |
