Green River Ordinance and The Fore

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Green River Ordinance “Out Of My Hands”

Out of all the pablum that the music industry throws out to the public, sometimes quality musicians can emerge. Ft. Worth, TX rockers Green River Ordinance are being increasingly recognized as headed to stardom with their debut album “Out Of My Hands.” With a big push by label EMI/Virgin Records, the band has been making the rounds and getting good reviews. If you are into today’s modern rock sound (The Fray, Matchbox 20, or Third Eye Blind) then listen to the single “Come On,” driven by a powerful melody and slick production values. The songwriting is consistent and the group’s performance isn’t extraordinary, but they are still better than most modern rock bands trying to make it out there. Brothers Geoff and Jamey Ice, Josh Jenkins, Joshua Wilkerson and Denton Hunker have been playing since high school and have finally graduated here to the big time, touring with David Cook and getting airplay on MTV and other TV shows. Highlights include “Out Of My Hands” and the power pop tune “Goodbye L.A.” with soaring background harmonies and the power ballad “Last October.” On “Sleep It Off” lead singer Josh Jenkins croons “The best is yet to come…” The band is definitely pointed in the right direction.


The Fore “Run and Hide”

When we last left The Fore, I found it to be the very best Merseybeat revival band I’ve heard since the early Spongetones. After all, very few artists are willing to tackle the genre mastered by The Beatles themselves. As expected, the band does not disappoint on it’s sophomore album as we are treated to fifteen bouncing, rocking melodies. Simple guitar based songs with those fab hooks all over the place, you’ll swear this was a lost classic collection. For fans of all those old Liverpool bands of the British Invasion (Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Cryin’ Shames) this is a no-brainer – just go and get it now. With so many songs, some tunes stuck out as exceptional here: “We Were Meant To Be,” “Have Me Back Again,”It’s You Girl” and “Leave Me Alone” – but there are no duds here either, it’s all just pure rock and roll excitement especially when the band starts screaming on “Tell Your Friend”.  It would’ve been nice if the band tried a few variations from the formula, as the album has a homogeneous quality that may put off some listeners. But other than the new album from Alan Bernhoft, you’re not going to find a better tribute to the era.

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One thought to “Green River Ordinance and The Fore”

  1. Great review!
    EVERYONE seems to be catching Fore Fever these days! As their U.S. Press Agent, I get a lot of email from fans and media alike, asking for more on these lads.
    Yes, they do have a Merseyside flavour — but what's really incredible about Spencer, Si, Matt and Nathan is that (1) they've gone from strength to strength in the same manner as the Invasion forces: hard work, loads of rehearsals and fab music — no computerizations, loops, AutoTunes, etc. (2) their music is all self-composed, and their sound, stage presence and musical attack are all natural. These lads are 100% GENUINE!
    Thanks for the review. Keep your eyes on THE FORE … they're going to the top!

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