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| NeverHoodFragile Feelings and Debacle Dealings2006 self-released 
 Review by: Matt Whelihan See others by this writer ![[staff]](/images/icons/staffsticker.gif){kind=icon}
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 Published on May 30th 2006
There are always young bands at local shows that, whether consciously or not, have decided trend-hopping is the way to go when it comes to a musical endeavor. They are undeveloped and quite often unaware that emulation of idols tends to come off as a half-assed replica rather than a fresh creation. For all the effort NeverHood put into their sophomore release, it merely comes off sounding like one of those local acts that are content to recite the words of those who came before instead of finding their own voice.
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I think the latest album shows the enormous potential and obvious talent Neverhood possesses to become a solid rock band. With the exception of Charlie T., few on this page realize the amount of work that goes into doing an album. Months are spent writing, rehearsing, recording, and producing an album. To take on that challenge requires an enormous talent. A talent that the reviewer himself acknowledges in saying, "The production is clear and very well done for an unsigned act. NeverHood also show that they have a keen sense of melody and a penchant for penning hooks." With that, I would have to say with confidence that Neverhood, is by far the most talented young band in Martin County, one of the best in the region, possibly one of the best in the South Florida. Call them unoriginal, call them cliche, but they are still talented, and with the amount of talent they possess, it's only a matter of time. Personally, I would have to disagree with the reviewer on his point that this band emulates other bands. Influences will always play a large part in any musician's music. I feel that this reviewer spends entirely too much time listening for those influences, but I don't blame him, it's much easier for him this way because he can brand them as uncreative and move on with his apparently succesful career. I can disect a band's album and list their influences just as easily as he can. It certainly doesn't take a webzine reviewer to do that, ha. The thing is, reviewers listen to hundreds of albums, signed and unsigned, so much that it can numb their ability to hear new, fresh sounds. Neverhood's album is a breath of fresh air. What makes it such a great album isn't some kind of revolutionary musical sound or structure, but the personalities that shine through in the music. After listening to the album you can't help but feel that Neverhood is the type of band that plays music because they enjoy it. And in today's music scene, that is a rare find. Neverhood has already left their mark in Martin County and will move on to bigger and better things, you can be sure of it. This album is great, one of the best I own. I can only expect even better on the next one. Great job guys. "listen to the new last laugh" "listen to the new last laugh" this band used to be pretty goood about 5 years ago, anyways if they would deflate their heads, get rid of the shitty keyboardist, and write music like they used to, it would be worth listening to, anyways the new cd sucks hard, listen to the new last laugh, and charley i don't think you really mean what you wrote down there right on brian, and to the band members bashing pn.... but no matter what we will get bashed bc were an unsigned band. thats funny you would say that were not here to change bc every album we put out is more progressive and the new cd we are writing right now is gonna be even better! Leave it to this site to bash unsigned bands... after reading this review, i for some reason felt compelled to go find this bands myspace and take a listen. i hear alot of early getup kids/early brand new influences, awkwardly unimpassioned ben gibbard idolizing vocals and ninth grade lyrics. in all fairness though "crossed the line" is fun in its lackluster youthful glory. Um...Rob...I think you forgot the part where you say that no one on this site has any taste in music, and that we shouldn't review things because we aren't in bands... Thank you for the review. Even though it's not what I was hoping for, I appreciate you taking the time to listen and tell us what you think. yea dont forget the drummer has a huge meat!!! I think Neverhood's album is one of hte best albums I actually own. *original = unoriginal I love it when whiners are quickly and effectively shut up. Good work, Brian. Ahhh, pop-punk. "You'll Ruin it for Everyone" You just cant win with these reviewers unless your on their favorite Record Label. You just cant win with these reviewers unless your on their favorite Record Label. You just cant win with these reviewers unless your on their favorite Record Label. I think neverhood did great on this one. |
