Rocktopia: Hurtsmile - 'Hurtsmile' - CD Review

A Rocktopia / Fireworks Magazine album review by Phil Ashcroft: Even if you're not familiar with the name, one listen to the debut album by new US band Hurtsmile shouldn't make it too difficult to guess at least one of the guys involved. Despite the wide variety of sounds and styles on offer, the vocals and songwriting of Extreme's Gary Cherone is unmistakeable and you'd also be forgiven for thinking that this was some post-grunge modern rock album that featured the rest of Extreme as well, such is the musicianship of the band. However, the guitarist peeling off the Nuno/Slash-like riffs is none other than Gary's brother, Mark, and the band is completed by bassist Joe Pessia and drummer Dana Spellman. Read the full review on Rocktopia ... http://ping.fm/YCQd5