Hat Trick
Untitled release
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Here's another pop punk band that knows how to write good hooks. Fast paced and tight Hat Trick are. Lyrically, they find a real-person way to communicate from a believer's viewpoint, but the inclusion of the word for a female dog (the "b-word") to describe warfare was probably not a good choice, guys. It's too bad, because this is probably the best musical song on this disc, sounding like the perfect cross between Dogwood and The Julian Theory. Because of this lyrical decision, proceed with caution: It will be easy to fall in love with this band's music. For ordering info, write: PMB #349, 15127 NE 24th St, Redmond WA 98052
Also in HM Magazine #82
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