Hedley - Famous Last Words

Like the Canadian equivalent of Chris Daughtry, ex-Idol contestant Jacob Hoggard walks a fine line between rock & roll rebel and manufactured pop pinup. Famous Last Words, the singer's second album with Hedley, delivers the same kick of Hedley's innumerable pop-punk colleagues, relying on a blend of snot-nosed vocals and guitar muscle that evokes Sr-71 and Hot Topic clothing in the same breath. Melodies abound here, and some -- particularly the candy-coated chorus in "Hand Grenade" -- are genuinely memorable. Read More