764-HERO is one of those precious few bands that walk the line. Like Johnny Cash, they teeter and occasionally lose their balance in attempting to musically and lyrically discuss the subjects milling in their heads. Also like Cash, the secret to 764-HERO's music lies in the complexity of their simplicity. They manage to free themselves musically through their deceptively easy song structures, which, though similar to genres such as punk or pop, miss clarification entirely.
Most bands fall into the trap of believing in, or associating with a particular genre or form.
764-HERO are smart enough to sidestep this trap, and this embrace of scope in turn makes for a riveting experience when translated to audience or individual listener. 764-HERO was Polly Johnson and John Atkins, who previously graced us with Bell Jar and cult auteurs Hush Harbor. James Bertram used to play in Lync and some other bands, and currently plays in Red Stars Theory. This new incarnation of 764-HERO has been playing around town for a couple of months, and have just finished recording their anxiously awaited second album. Until it's released, their latest, 'We're Solids', will have to suffice.