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    HM Magazine #83/Value Pac
    Value Pac — Incognito cover

    Value Pac

    Incognito

    (2000)

    Reviewed by A Girl Called Gordon

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    Label Four Door EntertainmentHM Magazine #83May/June 2000
    pop punkpop rockpunkrock

    Yea! I am so glad to hear that these guys have come out of hiding. This album is still in the vein of past projects; punk with a hint of pop/rock. Ryan Sheeley's voice is still enough to make a girl swoon. Sean Humeston's bass surges forward blending well with Sheeley's guitar. Let's not forget their now permanent drummer, Jason Feltman, who keeps a steady-pace and makes sure everything is together. This fantastic CD is a must for your library, and for your next door neighbor's and well, just about everybody you know. Don't believe me? Check out this month's Hard Music Sampler.

    Other coverage for this album

    Bandoppler 2000Reviewed by Earl CampbellA few years and a few break ups after their successful sophomore release, Jalapeno, Value Pac has entered and exited the studio with their second one-word-titled, third full-length album, Incognito, on Four Door Entertainment. The first thing that stands out on this disc is the degree of lyrical maturity. Ryan and Sean have written some very vulnerable, honest, intelligent, emotional songs (No.…Decapolis 2000Reviewed by Tom BastianThe first song, "Corporate Cover Up", sounds much like one of Value Pac's songs that would have appeared on their first two releases. From there they seem to move on and venture into territory we have yet to see them go into. On the second track, "Showdown" they move into an almost radio pop sounding song. Yet on track #4, "Bad Bad Me" is where we really see the direction that Value Pac seems to…

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