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• Artist: The Hero Cycle
• Album: Lakes And Ponds
• Label: Hidden Shoal Recordings
• Year of Release: 2007
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• Reviewed by: mschmitt on 2007-01-27

The Hero Cycle are one of those bands you discover…and instantly want to hide. You want to run with them to some cave and bury them within, hoping against all hope that no one will come strolling by and discover your treasure. You sneak out at night – when no one’s watching – and uncover their wonderfully indie stylings, entreating yourself to a listen…but not too loud. Yet always you know that someday your secret will be revealed, and your treasure taken away. The Hero Cycle is that treasure, and there is precious little time remaining for them to be hidden away in your cavernous horde of musical talent. Their newest EP Lakes and Ponds feature brilliant shoegaze and indie tunes, including the vibrant "American Proxy" ("Gettin’ tired / Of running on empty") and revealing opener "Breathing In." The Hero Cycle, while suffering from a few rough spots (but that’s what the first few EP’s are for) craft a brilliant musical landscape, and will take your breath away with the skill with which this young band plays. Grab a listen of Lakes and Ponds now so you can mourn with the rest of us when the world discovers The Hero Cycle.

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