There’s nothing like the feeling of listening to a thousand bands that sound the same, putting an unknown CD in expecting the worst, and getting House of Heroes instead. The three-piece band from Ohio has created a self-titled label debut that is catchy, creative, well-written, and well-executed all at once. Weezer’s garage battles Third Eye Blind’s pop sense, Green Day throws in a few cheap shots, and the winner is the listener. Front and center are the outstanding lead vocals of Tim Skipper, at times comparable to ex-Further Seems Forever frontman Jason Gleason. But beyond great singing are catchy lyrics and hooks that leave you humming for hours (i.e., “Buckets,” “Serial Sleepers,” and “Suicide Baby”). The production seems very polished, yet the disc I previewed reads, “Not final mix, not final master.” If this means that House of Heroes can sound even better than what I was exposed to, sign me on the dotted line. I am officially a fan.
Ratings – Doug Van Pelt 3.5/5, James Wetz 3.5/5
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