(Hollywood)
When I first recieved Humble Gods' CD, No Heroes, I was skeptical. Will this be like some of the other punk music I've heard, vague and unoriginal? Or will it change my view of punk and be a refreshing change? I'll let you answer that question.
Humble Gods' debut CD is a nice contrast to other punk music, making a place for itself. I've heard other songs by other punk groups that, sometimes, give hints to what they are talking (or in this case singing) about. Not Humble Gods. They're quite straightforward. In fact, the first words sung on the CD are "Fucked up/drunk/outta tune again."
No Heroes rocks, for several reasons. One reason is that it is the last recording of late Pennywise bassist Jason Thirsk, whose music I really enjoyed. Another reason is that it is forty-nine minutes of pure original punk music, with one exception. Lastly, that exception is a balls-to-the-wall cover of Tom Petty's "American Girl".
No Heroes is a vital peice of punk. It has a bunch of great songs from a bunch of talented people. If you want to know what all-around punk is, pick it up. You'll be amazed at what some would call "just another band from Orange County" can do.
