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""Now It's Real for 2nd Half, Nice Guys Finish First""

http://members.aol.com/twondhalf/press.html - North Coast Voice Magazine


"2nd Half - Now It's Real"

REVIEW: Rating 4/5

Are you having trouble finding music to play at parties? Well look no further, 2nd Half is here to rock you from head to toe. "Now It's Real" will have you boogying down all night long. Imagine the vibe of 311 without the rapping, throw in some The Urge and voila, you have on your hands a rockin' good time. After hearing the first track, I just had to find out more about this band. So of course I, as any normal person would do, got on the web and searched for their site. I was surprised to find out that this band is only a two-piece! But this is by no means another Local H. Ed is the vocalist as well as the guitarist and Drew plays the drums. Everything else is produced on the computer, pretty cool huh? I was blown away to hear that they even perform live as a two-piece with an accompanying computer. These guys do everything themselves, they even make their own merchandise! How nutty is that? That's what I call true DIY.

Now enough on the band, let's get to the good stuff. "Now It's Real" is just a fun, energetic disc full of songs that could, if in the right people's hands, blow up. "Look The Other Way" starts off the festivities with a jumpy guitar riff followed by some catchy vocals that will have your head bobbing up and down in no time. The following tracks follow the same path and just keep up the energy, never once letting down. "On the Down Low" comes blasting in with one of my favorite guitar riffs on the disc. Each song is heavy enough to bring the rock, but at the same time they're full of spunk, bringing a fresh sound to the bland palette that is today's music. "Hypothetical" and "Remembering" are other awesome songs to rock out to as well.

Though I really do like this disc. There is only one flaw that I found. The vocals stay the same throughout the 8 tracks presented here. By no means are they bad, but it's kind of like sitting in a classroom listening to a monotone teacher speak for 45 minutes. But the musicianship averts your attention from the vocals and you'll be dancing around your room anyways so you probably won't even notice. I was very impressed by this band. I still can't get over the fact that such a huge sound comes from only two people, it's mind blowing. So here's what I suggest you do, pop this disc into your car on a sunny day, roll down the windows, and drive like you stole it (just kidding about the last part, I don't encourage reckless driving!).


4/5


RIYL:
311
The Urge
Sublime
Zebrahead


--Alex

- DecoyMusic.com


Discography

2nd HALF - 'Go' (2002)
2nd HALF - 'Now It's Real' (2003)
2nd HALF Demo 2005

Radio Airplay:

"Living Yesterday" - WMMS 100.7FM

"Look The Other Way" - WBWC 88.3 FM, WZIP 88.1 FM, WSTB 88.9 FM, WMMS 100.7 FM, KTCL 93.3 FM, KKBS 92.7 FM

"Remembering" - WBWC 88.3 FM, WMMS 100.7 FM

"This One" - WMMS 100.7 FM

2nd HALF LIVE SHOW - Streaming Video Now Available www.2ndhalf.cc

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Bio

From the mainstream sea of same-old bands emerges 2nd HALF, a positively charged melodic pop rock two-piece out of Cleveland, Ohio. After growing up playing in bands with current members of ROADRUNNER RECORDS recording artist 'CHIMAIRA', 2nd HALF began in 1997 to head down a different musical road than their former band mates. Now, having over seven years experience with each other and having gone through several lineup iterations, 2nd HALF has found dedication in a two-piece that brings a new sound to the music scene of today.

2nd HALF has built a solid foundation with strong presence in Cleveland's local music scene. Their live stage show has been quoted as Cleveland's 'best local show' and continually receives 'amazing' reviews from the crowd. During live performances, 2nd HALF connects with their audience in a new dimension of visual sound. They reveal the true meaning of their music on stage through well-choreographed video projections that provide visual interpretations of their songs as they are played live. This unique aspect of 2nd HALF's live show continues to draw 400+ to Peabody's in Cleveland and has opened for national acts such as 311, The Hexum Brothers, Local H, and Dirty Americans.

The bands full-length release entitled "NOW IT'S REAL" was produced by nationally renowned IMMORTAL recording artist BEN SCHIGEL (Drowning Pool, Chimaira). Their signature song, "Look The Other Way", was featured on a compilation CD sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and A&R Worldwide's Unearthed CD Volume3, and is currently receiving spins on Cleveland's largest rock station WMMS 100.7 FM, KKBS 92.7 FM. KTCL 93.3 FM, WBWC 88.3 FM, WSTB 88.9 FM, WZIP 88.1 FM as well as Internet Radio Stations around the world. As with "Look The Other Way", 2nd HALF's catchy lyrical hooks makes every song on the CD a potential radio hit.