Honeycomb Love-HCL Style

Cannonball
2009



Not sure about the story behind the band name, but it is a bit unusual. This EP is obviously very rough around the edges. Structure isn't this band's biggest strength as the songs often just move along rather than building up momentum. At times this sounds more like an impromptu jam in someone's basement rather than an album. However the potential is definitely there under the surface. The sheer enthusiasm and energy is present throughout even if all of their songs are not completely fleshed out. The sound is similar to LA Guns, early Guns and Roses and Bon Scott era AC/DC. They have a very mid/late 80's sleaze-glam sound that focuses around very basic riffs. The ideas on these songs are not brilliant, but rather they take what they have and run with it. That's why I think some more experience this band could really be one to watch out for in the future. The songs start out simple and never get more complicated, but Honeycomb Love keep pushing forward with a great of confidence. I get the impression would be great live due to the fact that they just launch into every song. The best offering on here is definitely "Crash 'n burn". This is the one track where they reach beyond a very similar formula. They just seem to playing off the cuff and they stumble a little, but overall it sees the band working it out and showing their most original ideas on the album.These guys need some work for sure, but they are definitely on to something.