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Lovehatehero - White Lies Album Cover
Author's Rating
Vocals 8
Musicianship 7.5
Lyrics 7.25
Production 7.25
Creativity 7
Lasting Value 7.5
Reviewer Tilt 8.25
Final Verdict: 75%
Member Ratings   
Vocals 7.75
Musicianship 6.75
Lyrics 6.5
Production 8
Creativity 7.5
Lasting Value 8
Reviewer Tilt 8
Average: 75%
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Lovehatehero - White Lies

Reviewed by: Handraa (01/19/09)
Lovehatehero - White Lies
Record Label: Ferret Records
Release Date:February 19, 2007

When I first saw White Lies sitting on a shelf at my local Hot Topic, I wondered where this band had came from. The post hardcore rockers from Los Angeles, California took me by complete surprise.

White Lies starts out with a fast paced guitar and very impressive vocals. Kevin "Thrasher" Gruft strikes hard in every song with face melting leads and mixes well with the other two guitarists. Scott Gee does an excellent job on drums (see: beginning of "Hollywoodemia") and also creates the piano parts used in many of the songs ("Red Dress"). Pierrick Berube does an amazing job leading Lovehatehero with his soaring vocals, deep growls, and very catchy lyrics.

This album is pretty even overall, but it has a few tracks that make you want to go back and listen again. For example, "Red Dress" displays all the qualities of Lovehatehero and also shows their post hardcore roots. "She Puts The Ho In Homewrecker" displays the metalcore influence from the recent addition of guitarist Kevin "Thrasher" Gruft.

Lovehatehero does an excellent job of showcasing all the talent they have to offer. If you can, go pick up White Lies. But be ready for another solid release from Lovehatehero in 2009.

Recommended If You LikeBefore Their Eyes; Senses Fail


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10:24 AM on 01/31/09
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This is a short,to the point review. I like it.

As for the album I could never get into these guys, maybe one or two songs. They never caught on much to me. (Of course I feel the same way about the RIYL band Before Their Eyes,that might be why).
09:09 PM on 02/01/09
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good album, just heard some new stuff last night at the show, sounds promising
11:26 PM on 02/01/09
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short solid review i think,

shame theres no mention of my all time fave track from.. 'amity'

love this album to pieces.

i want them to tour australia :(, i will not die a happy man if i dont see them live...

cant wait to hear new stuff from them
06:42 AM on 02/02/09
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i quite like this album. found it a while ago and its always been a fun listen
09:29 AM on 02/02/09
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Thanks,
I'm shooting for the short reviews.
09:55 AM on 02/02/09
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Originally Posted by Akissforher
short solid review i think,

shame theres no mention of my all time fave track from.. 'amity'

love this album to pieces.

i want them to tour australia :(, i will not die a happy man if i dont see them live...

cant wait to hear new stuff from them
I liked that one,
sorry i forgot it :(
10:11 PM on 02/02/09
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Originally Posted by Handraa
I liked that one,
sorry i forgot it :(
:D dont worry about, your able to recognise a great album, kudos to you, any ideas of what your next review will be?
07:59 AM on 02/03/09
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Originally Posted by Akissforher
:D dont worry about, your able to recognise a great album, kudos to you, any ideas of what your next review will be?
I have a couple waiting to be posted. Twelve Gauge Valentine and Stand Your Ground
any suggestions?
09:35 PM on 02/03/09
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Originally Posted by Handraa
I have a couple waiting to be posted. Twelve Gauge Valentine and Stand Your Ground
any suggestions?
haha don't know either of them..

i'd love to see a review of modern day escape's ep..

any music you'd reccommed similar to lhh?
07:44 AM on 02/04/09
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Originally Posted by Akissforher
haha don't know either of them..

i'd love to see a review of modern day escape's ep..

any music you'd reccommed similar to lhh?
I don't know who that is, but i'll try to find it and review it.
have you checked out before there eyes?
11:46 PM on 02/04/09
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yeah i had a few tracks by them, computer crashed and lost them just havent got round to getting them back yet.

i posted a review but it was rejected, epic fail
07:15 PM on 02/05/09
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Originally Posted by Akissforher
yeah i had a few tracks by them, computer crashed and lost them just havent got round to getting them back yet.

i posted a review but it was rejected, epic fail
haha
why?
09:50 PM on 02/05/09
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haha grammer was bad apparantly and it did not meet the criteria or something.
08:41 AM on 02/06/09
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ahh i see
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