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NEVER ONLY
ONCE (formerly THE FAITHFULL) were a four-piece
band based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
Many years ago in the cold, Hoth-like wasteland of Vermont,
Nick Nardelli, Patrick Fuller and Matt Nolan came together
to form one of Burlington's seminal hardcore bands, NEVER ONLY ONCE. N.O.O. built a strong local following
and introduced the region to a more refined post-hardcore
sound, drawing comparisons to bands such as Quicksand,
Bad Brains and Hot Water Music. As the band reached
the cusp of breaking free of New England's grasp (favorable
reviews in CMJ,
most added in Gavin, charting ahead of friggin' Glenn
Danzig on loud rock chart) they disbanded due to personal
issues.
Years later, paths crossed once again in Boston and THE FAITHFULL were born. Adding the skillful muscle
of Dan "the Booch" Murphy on bass, the band
set their course to convert the masses. They recorded
and released a well-received four song demo in the summer
of 2001, and garnered a loyal fanbase based on their
steady touring and impassioned live performances.
At the start of winter 2002, THE FAITHFULL retreated
into the confines of Big Sound Studios in Westbrook,
Maine, and with Justin Clark at the helm they recorded
the eleven guitar rock exclamations that make up Our
Own Heroes (RY003). Their
simmering debut combines thick, angular guitars with
steadfast drumming and gritty, melodic vocals resulting
in some remarkably powerful songs that demonstrate the
heart, hooks, and hope the band strived for in their
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