Three Chords and a Half Truth

by Face to Face, Dennis Hill

Overview

There's no arguing his sincerity when Trever Keith bellows "I don't want this to end!" to finalize Three Chords and a Half Truth. Face to Face started in the early '90s, opening for bands like the Offspring and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and yet they continue to go strong. After a few minor road bumps, for the 2010s they have managed to release an album every year, and for their 2013 outing the energy is still fully intact. Aside from some weightier production, there isn't much to separate the sound of the band from the early days, and that's a good thing. Never breaking from their trademark punk-pop throughout the course of the album, veterans Keith and Chad Yaro continually prove that they have the same angst-ridden but enthusiastic mindset they always did, mixing guitar crunch and big, upbeat, shout-along melodies. Meanwhile, Danny Thompson and Scott Shiflett hold it down as a tight, muscular rhythm section. Surprise-free as the album is, it's satisfying to find the band still holding fast to its punk ideals. From the rallying cry of "Jinxproof" to the liberating shuffle of "Right as Rain" to the joyous outburst of "Across State Lines," all of the tunes on Three Chords and a Half Truth are memorable, tough, and solidly crafted.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/15/2013
Label:	Warner Bros Uk
UPC:	0850537004565
catalogNumber:	3700456
Rank:	138539

Tracks

1. 123 Drop
2. Welcome Back to Nothing
3. Smokestacks and Skyscrapers
4. Right as Rain
5. First Step, Misstep
6. Bright Lights Go Down
7. Paper Tigers With Teeth
8. Flat Black
9. Jinxproof
10. Marked Men
11. Three Chords and a Half Truth
12. Across State Lines

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Face to Face   Primary Artist
Dennis Hill   Guitar,Background Vocals,Guest Appearance
Trever Keith   Guitar,Vocals,Group Member
Chad Yaro   Guitar,Background Vocals,Group Member
Scott Shiflett   Bass,Background Vocals,Group Member
Jason Freese   Tenor Saxophone,Guest Appearance,Hammond B3
Charles Keith   Piano,Guest Appearance
Danny Thompson   Drums,Background Vocals,Group Member

Technical Credits

Face to Face   Composer
Trever Keith   Composer,Producer
Scott Shiflett   Composer,Producer
Kyle Homme   Engineer
Rich Egan   Management
Nat Ruius   Artwork,Layout