Hammer No More The Fingers: Black Shark

Hammer No More The Fingers
Black Shark
Churchkey Records [2011]









Fire Note Says: Catchy trio Hammer No More The Fingers offers up sharp sophomore record in Black Shark.

Album Review:
Hammer No More The Fingers is still probably one of the better bands out of North Carolina that you have never heard, as their sophomore album Black Shark expands on their debut and once again offers plenty of solid hooks, excellent guitar work and catchy phrases. This record was created while playing over two hundred shows in the past two years of touring and finds the band again working with talented producer J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines). His style blends well with HNMTF's artful use of guitar, harmonies and song progression while driving the band in the absolute right direction. Black Shark finds the group confidently expressing themselves, as "The Visitor" is a solid sprawling number that lets its intensity build right up the the end, while lead off track "Atlas Of An Eye" showcases all of their talents in a pure 2:19 package that never feels rushed but hits a home run. There is no reason that Hammer No More The Fingers shouldn't be a bigger name on the indie circuit and behind their excellent sophomore record Black Shark, I would only expect a greater following with the proper exposure.

Key Tracks: "Atlas Of An Eye", "Leroy", "The Visitor"

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony