There is something refreshing if a band can walk the tightrope between roots rock and alt-country without sounding too refined or pre-packaged. Fortunately, the honesty heard in the leadoff title track of Something To Believe In is a good omen of what's to come. Honeybrowne seem quite happy falling somewhere around the roots rock of the Connells with a slightly Southern feel like Steve Earle.

They nail this format perfectly during New Friends. Meanwhile, there is a slightly Tex-Mex stroll a-la the Mavericks on March of Life, with lead singer Fred Andrews sounding as if he's influenced by Chris Isaak. The band's ear for melodies is fantastic also on the precious I'm Here, which resembles a refined B-side that didn't make Earle's Exit 0. The lighter, romantic material isn't bad either, with Never Forget You containing a soft but catchy melody that recalls a latter-day Bryan Adams.

The record ends with a lovely alt-country bang during Take Me Home Tonight. It is a solid album from a promising group. ~ Allmusic.com

Listen to samples:

• Something to Believe In
• March of Life
• I'm Here
• 8 Roses
• Never Forget You
• My Turn to Hear You Cry
• One Heart Ain't Enough
• New Friends
• This Time
• Take Me Home Tonight

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