Honey Dogs

Sweetness with a bit of bite, the Honeydogs are true to their name. Finding their place in modern rock, these musicians introduce a new twist to the accepted sound. With Beck-like instrumentals and vocals reminiscent of Tom Petty, Here's Luck stirs a variety of elements into a satisfying brew for the serious and recreational listener alike. Lyrically and sonically, the Honeydogs offer pop effects and time for contemplation.\nBeyond the normal guitar, bass and drum-fueled rock of the day, Here's Luck propels its sound with keyboards, piano and occasional strings. Enlivening the sound, the additional instruments add a subtle depth to the songs.\nVariety plays a part in the varying levels of somberness attributed to each song. "Sour Grapes" rings with a positively pop-cheerful chorus while saying, "Yeah it's lonely at the bottom/it takes everything I got from sinking like a stone." Other tracks are both story-like and reflective.\nAnother accent is "Freakshow," a song that spins a web about the freaks at the fair. Starting out with "I saw the Abominable snowman at fair," the song catches one's attention with carnival sounds in the background. \nThe strength of the album is the lyrics. Music supports the worldly poetry. Both come together to create a filling sound. Here's Luck employs both the power of acoustic and electric guitars for a variation on energy. Tempo and musicality is nothing outrageous, but it fits into the quality spectrum of the alternative stereotype. It's the kind of sound that can express the cold-heartedness of the world with indifference. \nThe Honeydogs have struck what they set out for. Here's luck for the modern rock world.