| With Lovehatehero you are always guaranteed three things. Contagious guitar formulas, teamwork
vocals that mount continuous assaults, and plain old fashion fun. Oh what a difference an album
makes. Raging just as hard as their last album "Just Breathe" their new induction comes in the
form of the amazingly well produced album, "White Lies." Self reflection has given time to notice
the old ways and paths that can be taken to change the sound. Lovehatehero has taken that time and
honed their sound to a fine and sharp precision that seeks to entertain thousands. The aerial
barrage of guitars isn't to be stopped as furious fret work dominates absolutely.
Pierrick's vocal quests are ever reaching and stretch from brutal and rumbling to sincere and
rhythmic. Producing a close Underoath feeling, they form a complete entirely new entity around
their chemistry. Energy is in full effect with every press of the record button. Guitar heavy
albums are always on the top of my lists, and this album has an abundance of string masterpieces.
I'm almost at a loss for words because of the clear and cognitive response that pumps from my
speakers. Aggressive solos create sunrises of colors with their imaginative formations. It’s like
finding the lost city of Atlantis, and trying to think of words to describe that first sight. One
picture is worth a thousand words, and one Lovehatehero song is worth a thousand words of praise.
Starting right out of the gate with "Goodbye My Love" I was blown away at how their music has seen
an upgrade that cleaned up their guitars and made their bass and drums more pronounced. The songs
capricious lyrics match with the energy that is unleashed as strings break and speakers blow
under the stress of the hyper and out of control guitars. A heavier and more dredging song takes
the funny title, "You Got Served." Shearing and emotional, anger drips from this swift paced and
technical machine. Standard rock structure drives the background with timed drums and bass, while
the wild guitars provide the shining coat of paint for the outside. Oh I always love a joker, and
it doesn't get any funnier then the final song on the album, "She Puts The Ho In Homewrecker."
Spiteful lyrics slither their point across with deadly accuracy with the help of their fellow
magical guitars. A very strong finish for the album, and acts as the light at the end of the
tunnel that you race to get to and every step of the way you get more excited until you are
engulfed in it and the journey was well worth it.
Coupled with countless catchy hooks that will fill my thoughts with energetic soundtracks for a
long time, there was so much extra that this album offered that I didn't even expect. Boundless
concentration and raging multitudes of power empty their tireless beautiful works in my ears and wake me up
every time I hear them. It also acts as a breath of fresh air in a time of a lot of stagnant music. It seems no matter what
you think this album is going to deliver, it will pleasantly surprise you on all fronts. Their
fresh sound that keeps an upbeat feel and adventurous guitars is a recipe for success. All I have
to say is watch out, you might just get caught by this infectious music that shows no sign of
stopping.
~ Pernell
January 24 2007 |