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""Downright infectious
- that's the best way to describe Boston's own Favorite Atomic Hero, who have
been turning their fair share of heads lately with the success of their internet-only
release. They may also be the first band who could have a shot at commercial stardom
without having an album available in stores. Favorite Atomic Hero first caught
the attention of the rock world with their quintessential power pop single hit
"California". It reminds us what feel-good rock n roll is all about: guitar-driven
anthems with contagious vocal hooks that just begs the ladies to sing along. But
Favorite Atomic Hero is no one-hit wonder. The album plays host to a plethora
of potential Billboard numbers including "The Risk of Being Cool", "New", "There",
and the raucous title track, all of which showcase FAH's knack for stellar pop
songwriting and make Timebomb the East Coast's answer to Everclear's Sparkle and
Fade. The bottom line is this: this is a f**king solid album. If you like your
rock catchy and uncluttered, Favorite Atomic Hero will deliver you to the Promised
Land of Rock N Roll Satisfaction."
J. Bennett, The Weekly Dig
"Now this, simply put, is Boston Rock at its best, a classic to file right
nextto Gigolo Aunts, The Cavedogs, Dambuilders, The Red Telephone, The Shelia
Divine, The Pills, and The Shods. This four-piece has everything I love in a rock
band: great hooks, heavy guitars, punchy drums, and top notch production. The
album's lead-in track, "Timebomb," is a musical call-to-arms follwed by the upbeat
"The Risk of Being Cool," recalling the brash pop of The Replacements. "California"
has a great vocal hook, reminiscent of the first Foo Fighters record, followed
by the Pixies-inflected "New." The next song, "In My Head" is a slow heavy ballad,
reminiscent of "Taillights Fade" by Buffalo Tom. It's followed by the slightly
subdued "Led By The Hand." The following track, "Bleed" sounds like what Green
Day could sound like if they weren't so busy ripping off The Buzzcocks, with melodic
hints of Red Rocker. Favorite Atomic Hero plays their stuff with hungry intensity
and complete unabashed self confidence. And they know how to party, if their record
release party is any indication. They had the building rocking in a way you'll
never hear in a rock club. Favorite Atomic Hero is definitely on the runway to
mega-success. Check 'em out while they're still humble."
Joel Simches, The Noise
"The best thing you can expect from a local compilation is that you'll be
blown away by a band you'd never heard of before".
Brett Milano, Boston Phoenix |
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