6FG
Songs The Lord Asked Us Not To Play (Squish Me Down Records)
Reviewed by Holly Day

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This could end up being the most viably commercial band I've intentionally listened to this month. They've got a lot of elements to them that traditionally appeal to "rougher" hip kids, especially those into '80s guitar pop like Bon Jovi and the ilk. The lyrics, taken as they are, are heavily melodramatic, struggling to define people and angry/sad feelings - but hey, that's what kids like. Me, I'm too sarcastic and old to not listen to something like this and dissect the hell out of it, and instead of nodding my head in simpatico with the album and feeling like gosh, someone's finally saying out loud the stuff I've been holding deep inside, I can only point to cliched phrases and repetitive power chords.

(This album can be purchased at amazon.com.)

© 2001 - Holly Day