THE HANDFUL
"Second
Hand Smoke" (True Rock; 2006)
Reviewed by Snidermann
Storytelling is such a large part of a quality rock'n'roll band. Sometimes, if the musicians and vocalists are good enough,
that's enough to create a good CD.
Fortunately, The Handful has more than enough, judging from their CD, "Second Hand Smoke." This band tells a story better than most of the other bands out there. Storylines are this band's bread and butter and one finely crafted song follows another on this terrific release.
Each tune sucks you in like a good movie or a good book and leaves you in any mood the band wishes to put you in. The Handful remind me of some great story telling bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Rolling Stones or The Who. Yes, this band is that good, period.
Check out some of The Handful's music at www.thehandful.com or www.myspace.com/thehandful.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2007 by R. Scott Bolton. All
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