BEST OF SEVEN - Everything is New Again
by
Kia
April 2005
The band Best of Seven, formed in 2002, are attempting to show off more
of their musical talents on their new album Everything is New
Again. A five-song CD, but after a few moments you may be wondering
if you are still listening to the first song. Not to say they aren't
good; it is. There is just nothing outstanding when it comes to their
music. I can't say I would stop on the radio station if I heard them,
not sure if I would even notice them at first. The songs have rougher,
first draft feel to them, and it is hard to tell if that was their
intent. The overall sound is similar to what is already out in the
music
world. Not saying there isn't talent, but the lack of presence and
appeal isn't as strong as it could be.
The lyrics have a simple feel to them. None of the songs could pull
your
emotions to the surface. The band's voices mix well with each other,
but
once again they were just good. If you are a person who likes to sing
along, then only "Baby Love You" may have you doing that. It happens to
be the only song on the album which isn't written by band member Shane
Tassart. His best-written song would have to be "Wonder", and after
a while you find yourself enjoying it.
When all is said and done, do they have a chance to make a hit? Sad to
say, not with what is on Everything is New Again. That doesn't
mean we should forget them about them. Who knows, in the future they
may
really finally find their own sound and stick with it. They are a work
in progress and usually that type of work tends to get better. I
wouldn't count them out, but I also wouldn't rush out to buy this
CD.
www.bestofsevenonline.com
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