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Band:The Hedrons Album:One More Won\'t Kill Us Record Company:4 West Records Writer: Sherri Media: MySpace Click Album Cover To Buy Now

The Hedrons is a band that takes me back. When Heatseeker kicks in I think of very early Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. It’s cool that it’s a bunch of girls playing this punkish, kicky music. Their bio info claims that if you didn’t hear the singer, you’d never know it was all girls. I’m not sure about that, but I do know they play tight, and obviously are good at what they do. Looking at the cover you can see four cute, pixie-like ladies. While part of me hates them because they’re attractive, and talented, the better part of me is just plain impressed, and likes what I hear.

I love the singer’s voice. She’s got the cigarette and whiskey vibe going. It’s definitely a night club voice. Unlike other singers in this kind of style, she doesn’t grate on any of my nerves. Even when she does a bit of a shriek, it’s all attitude and from the throat. It’s nice to hear a singer stay within her range, too. She’s got a wide one, make no mistake about that, but she knows where to halt before her voice cracks. It’s even more refreshing to listen to a singer who knows she’s part of a band. There are no vocal theatrics here that don’t belong. Everything she does just adds to the song.

I’ve listened to this in my car stereo, our crappy little boom box in the bathroom, and on my laptop. So far I think the laptop is the best, because it keeps you close to the speakers, so you get an intimate feel, closer to being right in front of the band at a club. The Hedrons would be great to see in a live setting. The nuances I think might be lost in the studio recording would be there to make this an even better experience.

This cd doesn’t have any song that I would take off. They all fit together, and no one track sticks out like a sore thumb. I’ve listened to the cd all the way through several times, and while the songs are similar, it’s a great ride. Track 4, Be My Friend, is one of my favorites. It has a great groove, and catchy rhythm. Track 6, Stop, Look & Listen is a fun romp, and one that highlights their punk influences. All of the songs on here are fairly short, under three minutes. I think that’s why the cd makes you feel a bit breathless after you’ve listened to it. Songs like Frame Of Mind make me think of Missing Persons, so it’s not all older punk style. There are definitely some early 80’s pop influences. Personally I think that’s great, being a child of the 80’s that I am, but that blended with the harsher punk stylings just gives The Hedrons a little extra something that can allow me to call them unique.

The Hedrons are already making a wide circuit through their native U.K., and a few shows here in the U.S. With the great sound they have, I’m sure they’re going to catch on big.

Band:The Hedrons Album:One More Won\'t Kill Us Record Company:4 West Records Writer: Sherri Media: MySpace Click Album Cover To Buy Now

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