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Here is a great modern rock record.

Eric Frederickson | Fox Lake, IL | 01/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Fono's "Goesaroundcomesaround" is a solid modern rock effort. Though there's a consistency throughout the songs, each one brings something new to the table. From the sunny acoustic-pop of "Something must be happening" to the spunky power pop of "Round and Round" to the mid-tempo anthem "Drift Away". "Collide" deceptively begins with an nod towards electronica before shifting towards a raw rock song, and "Splendid" is a confident ballad. Even my least favorite songs (Strangest thing, Now she's 24) are good tracks that are overshadowed by an album of excellent songs. Even the hidden track, (in the age of cheesy hidden tracks) is a keeper. Overall, this album is one of the best Christian releases I've ever heard, and I'm looking forward to future records from these guys."

Fono where are you?

C. Murphy | Winfield, KS | 04/15/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, this CD was released in 1999. That's four years ago. The question I'm left asking is, Fono, where are you?!
This CD is truely awesome. At the time of it's release, before I heard it, I thought they were just another band released to sell off the uprising of rock. I was greatly mistaken. To me, this album is best described as "catchy." When I first got this CD, I was headed back home on a five hour roadtrip. I can honestly say that I was listening to two CD's the whole time. This one, and "40 Acres," by Caedmon's Call. The two sound nothing alike for those wondering. Anyway, I listened only to those two, and on that trip I listened to the Caedmon's Call CD once through. The rest of the trip was Fono and only Fono.
My advice is this. Click above and listen to the samples. If any little part sounds good, buy the CD. Any parts you don't like will grow on you."

Color me surprised

Anthony Boyd | California | 07/13/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I went to a music store and began listening to the demo CDs. Mostly stuff that wasn't familiar. Tried the new Earthsuit and some other bands and didn't like 'em. Then I popped this into the CD player and wow, talk about a hook.The first song has a very good chorus, good enough to make me open the lyrics and memorize it right in the store. Also, I appreciated the techno intro (it actually says "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" if you listen closely). There is a thing in graphic design called "distress" (such as distressed type) which is where you deliberately try to create a weathered, fuzzy, or otherwise mutilated look. You can do this in music too, although people usually refer to it as distortion or feedback. U2 really nailed that kind of sound with Achtung Baby. And so here on the first song, the intro reminds me of that quite a lot (not of U2 but of the distorted sound). Sometimes it can really make a song stand out.In fact, that's what I like about this whole album. While it does have some Goo Goo Dolls choruses, the music itself is less perfected, more tense with energy. And with a harder edge. I also enjoyed the way the band wasn't "just rock" but seemed comfortable to craft in some heavy beats or alternative sounds.This may be too obscure, but if you've heard of Chasing Furies, you may find Fono to be a band in the same league. They don't have the piano work, but the guitar work is similar, and the singing is just as compelling, although Fono has a male singer.Finally, the song Alcatraz is just as good as other reviewers have suggested. The lyrics are short and clear, but very inspiring. If you need some strength, this may be the song you need to hear."