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 TREE- No
Regrets No Remorse (Wonder
Drug) First off, let me write that I think that Tree is one of
Boston’s most under appreciated Boston bands. Tree’s first release,
1993’s A Lot to Fear, is pure punk rock and is one of my favorite cds.
However, with each release afterwards, Tree’s music has slowly morphed
from punk to punk/metal to the present metal/punk. Make no bones, I still
find’s Tree’s stuff to be some of the most energetic music around. It
has that “something” that I can’t describe. But still, their music
has moved more towards today’s blend of metal/punk rock. With that said,
the very cool ”Cold and Alone” opens this cd with it’s hard
hitting guitars and River’s trademark singing voice. I’d have to write
that this tune rates as one of my favorite Tree songs ever. Speaking of
(or is writing of correct?), along with Tree’s intense music, I think
River has one of the most unique singing voices around. Nobody can get you
going more than Sir River can. However, again, River frequently slips into
a more talking singing voice on this cd than ripping into his charismatic
insane screaming. “Cold ..” is a perfect example of River’s
trademark singing. You will
never hear a song faster or more insane than the thirty second “All
Control.” Ah yes, the way it should be baby. You’ll also love “Rock Star” and it’s infectious
lyrics. And yet another thing I love about Tree; the lyrics aren’t just
lyrics. They convey messages on all aspects of life. Albeit from tree’s
perspective, but conveyance is there nonetheless. I personally dug
“Mexican Beer” because it mentions, well, beer stupid. I also liked
the reference to Boston. I get all sappy when bands do that. Ok, that’s
enough with the songs. I liked all fourteen cuts, some more than others
solely because they sound more like the old Tree stuff. Cool hard-hitting
disc here I say. – Denis Sheehan
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