Green River Ordinance “Out Of My Hands”
The Fore “Run and Hide”
When we last left The Fore, I found it to be the very best Merseybeat revival band I’ve heard since the early Spongetones. After all, very few artists are willing to tackle the genre mastered by The Beatles themselves. As expected, the band does not disappoint on it’s sophomore album as we are treated to fifteen bouncing, rocking melodies. Simple guitar based songs with those fab hooks all over the place, you’ll swear this was a lost classic collection. For fans of all those old Liverpool bands of the British Invasion (Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Cryin’ Shames) this is a no-brainer – just go and get it now. With so many songs, some tunes stuck out as exceptional here: “We Were Meant To Be,” “Have Me Back Again,”It’s You Girl” and “Leave Me Alone” – but there are no duds here either, it’s all just pure rock and roll excitement especially when the band starts screaming on “Tell Your Friend”. It would’ve been nice if the band tried a few variations from the formula, as the album has a homogeneous quality that may put off some listeners. But other than the new album from Alan Bernhoft, you’re not going to find a better tribute to the era.
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Great review!
EVERYONE seems to be catching Fore Fever these days! As their U.S. Press Agent, I get a lot of email from fans and media alike, asking for more on these lads.
Yes, they do have a Merseyside flavour — but what's really incredible about Spencer, Si, Matt and Nathan is that (1) they've gone from strength to strength in the same manner as the Invasion forces: hard work, loads of rehearsals and fab music — no computerizations, loops, AutoTunes, etc. (2) their music is all self-composed, and their sound, stage presence and musical attack are all natural. These lads are 100% GENUINE!
Thanks for the review. Keep your eyes on THE FORE … they're going to the top!