Hands down this is the best album Ghoti Hook has put out. I have been listening to this band for at least 6 years now and their music style has seemed to be growing with my musical tastes. What you have here is a mature Ghoti Hook. The hyper beat drums are gone, and fast punk rock guitars are still here on some songs, but overall what you have is an amazing ROCK album.
The opening track, "One Step Away" showcases Ghoti Hook's serious side when it comes to lyrics. The song deals with the passing away of a father, and although this seriousness was present on some of their past albums this time around the music that goes along with it helps to better express that seriousness.
For those of you who are looking for the old Ghoti Hook, well they are still here. Give "Two Years To Never", "All That I Am", and "Chevy Nova" a try. This album even has two really good rock ballads in "Next To Me" (this songs starts out with a piano and lightning in the background, how EPIC), and "Means To An End", which features some of the best female vocals (Joy Rushing) I have ever heard in a rock song. Musically the band has done a great job. There is a lot more depth to these songs, and Joel's vocals are the best I have ever heard them. He has such a strong voice and it's definitely showcased in these songs. Mark's guitar playing is phenomenal as well. The little rock solo's he throws in adds so much to this album.
Definitely give "Two Years to Never" a try. I can honestly say this is one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands.
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Other coverage for this album
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