Search - Halifax :: Inevitability of a Strange World

Absolutely Amazing

TheBoomies | CT | 05/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great album, every song is so amazing. From the fast paced rock anthem 'Our Revolution' to the incredibly deep 'Murder I Wrote', this album keeps you listening to the end. I have been anticipating this album since December and the band from Thousand Oaks delivered.

Nightmare - My favorite song from before the album was out, features great guitar riffs great catchy lyrics. 9.5/10

Our Revolution - Want a track to party to? This it. This is the first single off the CD and is fast and loud and guitarist Chris Brandt really shines here. 9/10

Under Fire - A great song, everything is balanced. 9/10

Anthem For Tonight - Amazing vocals from Mike on this one. Guitar is great as well. 9.5/10

Hey Italy - Catchy lyrics and a great song all together, more alternative then the previous four. 9/10

Snow In Hollywood - A great song, with deep lyrics and absolutely amazing guitar, featuring a more 80s rock theme. 9.5/10

Such A Terrible Trend - A slower song, featuring more inner thoughts from singer Mike Hunau. 8.5/10

Better Than Sex - My personal favorite song on the entire CD. I can truly relate to every line in this song. I love it. 10/10

Giant In The Ring - A great slower paced song, but good nontheless. 8.5/10

Promise Me Tragedy - The loudest song on the CD. Features more of a post-hardcore Halifax, no screaming though. I love it, gives the CD more of a balanced look. 9.5/10

A Tint Of Rain - Another slower song but with a great message. 9/10

I Told You So - A little louder then the previous one. 9/10

Murder I Wrote - Such a great song, fantastic way to end the album. Listen to it the whole way through and it truly completes the album. 10/10

This CD is so great, it hasn't left my player since I got it 6 days ago."

In 2006, Halifax brings the Rock!

Christopher Salyer | Dayton, OH | 10/28/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tracklist:

1. Nightmare

2. Our Revolution

3. Under Fire

4. Anthem for Tonight

5. Her Italy

6. Snow in Hollywood

7. Such a Terrible Trend

8. Better than Sex

9. Giant in the Ring

10. Promise Me Tragedy

11. A Tint of Rain

12. I Told You So

13. Murder I Wrote



Texas based Drive Thru Records act, Halifax have done it again with their long awaited debut album "The inevitability of a Strange World". Produced by Machine (Armor for Sleep, Lamb Of God, Boys Night Out) and Lou Giordano (Taking Back Sunday, Sunny Day Real Estate), the album is the band's full-length debut and a follow-up to the 2004 EP "A Writer's Reference". Halifax have changed from the "Sydney" sound t a melodic 80s metal with a touch of emo tendencies here. It's been quite some time since I have heard such a passionate album opener as on this album. "Nightmare" is quite possibly the most catchiest songs on the album. The riffs and the screaming "hell yeahs" on the chorus to "Our Revolution" make me think that it may as well be a Mötley Crüe tribute song. Gang chants and emo-like lyrics will make this album a favorite amongst the teens while still maintaining itself in the older crowd primarily by the wonderfully crafted guitar riffs. "Hey Italy" incorporates a violn-esque backgroud at the end of the song which is quite astonishing. No need to worry about "filler tracks" on this album either--songs like "under fire" bring the rock just as much as "Our Revolution" does. Lyrically speaking, the album is well-written and delived in just the right way. This is most apparent in the track "Snow in Hollywood". Throw on your old Motley Crue shirts, go pick up this album, and rock out to one of the albums that was chosen by Alternative Press magazine as one of the "Most Anticipated Releases of 2006".



-reviewed by Christopher Salyer

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Engergetic Rock n Roll !

K. Robbins | Los Angeles, CA | 06/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved this new CD, its on fire! Great listening and great variation in sound and style. I would definately recommend this CD. If you enjoy real rock you'll love this!"