Love this album!  its new but familiar, its rockin and soulful and heartfelt all at once.  the songs take you through a rollercoaster ride each time you listen--  It doesn't matter what order.  I would Not call this 80s rock at all--if anything the vocals and guitar have a more 60s/70s sound with a modern twist. its a well produced powerful compilation of songs.  People with all different musical tastes can enjoy No Surprise!
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No Surprise by 5th of July has a refreshingly heavy sound: music to this lover's ears; a collaboration among both seasoned and talented musicians.  At the helm is brilliant guitarist Larry Post coupled with the deeply feminine voice of Sabriena Stone.  I'm taken far aback when a singer reaches to the soul's depths to conjure images of our times treasured voices.  The title track and lead track earn most honorable mention, yet my favorite cuts are deeper ones: the bluesy "Bound To Come": rock-and-roll plus horns, equals a delicious blend of southern rock and jazz (think Cafe R&B/Ike & Tina), also the more contemporary toe-tapper, "Hot Mama!" was a fave, as well.  I most especially loved the darker sound of the profoundly urban "New York By Sunday" (think In Flight: Linda Perry post Non-Blonde or shades of early Johnette Napolitano).  Loved it!  Listen carefully... Run, don't walk to buy now.  You can then say you heard them when...
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I LOVE 80's rock and 5th of July delivers one radical dose of it. Bon Jovi meets Roxette meets Meatloaf...amazing.
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This album is rockin'.  I got it about a week ago and haven't stopped listening to it since.  The vocals are incredible, what a powerful voice!  I can't wait for the follow up CD.  These are stars on the rise!
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