Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!
Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!

JFH Music Review




Project 86
Truthless Heroes



Artist Info: Discography
Album length: 17 tracks: 55 minutes, 32 seconds
Street Date: September 24, 2002


Project 86 have done well in making a name for themselves. They've become known for their hard-hitting hardcore/metal and brutally honest lyrics. Their brilliant 2000 sophomore release, Drawing Black Lines solidified them as one of the best of their genre and promised only a bright future for the band. In 2002, Project 86 releases the dark yet irresistible Truthless Heroes as they move forward musically and lyrically.

"The idea of the record Truthless Heroes," explains vocalist Andrew Schwab in an interview featured on the CD, "is kind of a thirteen-song story about a character who starts out as a child -- kind of ignored by his peers and his family a little bit, or he feels that way -- and he channels that energy, that self-loathing into pursuing greatness. The journey of the album takes you through his attempts to gratify himself and fill his deepest needs as a person through fame, fortune, lust, whatever. It's kind of a tragic Shakespearean story because it doesn't necessarily have a happy resolution." Schwab's lyrical approach to Heroes appears a lot different in comparison to Black Lines as hope isn't as easy to find on Heroes as their previous efforts. Musically, however, Heroes is a more accessible album. Schwab applies more melodies to his vocals via layers and vocal style giving it a catchier, more infectious feel. Almost each track is fused with enough power and rhythm to leave the lyrics resonating within the walls of your mind for days after hearing the songs. There isn't a weak song in the bunch which makes Heroes a joy to listen to. From the angst-ridden screams of "Little Green Men" to the quasi-worshipful "Team Black," Heroes is a locomotive unable to be stopped.

The one major drawback that hinders the album is the overbearing negativity flooding nearly every track. The album takes a realistic approach with each song that does anything but bring hope or encouragement to the listener. Whether it's lyrics like "I don't need anybody, I don't need anyone, I don't need your guidance home" or "Faith is buying me away/ Buying me a way/ to convert the masses into little servants," positivity is absent on Truthless Heroes. But is that intentional? "I don't want to be known or remembered as a positive band," Schwab insists, "but as a band that was sort of honest and had a quiet sense of hope within the cold reality of the world around us. Because the world is a tough place..."

Heroes is a brutally honest record that points fingers at the media and entertainment industry, exposing the harsh realities of life. It's musically delicious record that is at the same time thought-provoking. If you're looking for hard-driving tunes seasoned with melodies, Project 86's Truthless Heroes is a must-have -- just don't expect to find encouragement.

- Review date: 9/23/02, written by John DiBiase



(JFH Sponsor Spot)

Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Project CD

Buy This CD Online


. Record Label: Tooth & Nail Records
. Album length: 17 tracks, 55 minutes and 32 seconds
. Street Date: September 24, 2002
. Buy It: Amazon.com

  1. Little Green Men
  2. Caught in the Middle
  3. Know What It Means
  4. Salem's Suburbs
  5. ...A Word From Our Sponsors
  6. S.M.C.
  7. Team Black
  8. Your Heroes Are Dead
  9. ...To Brighten Your Day
  10. Another Boredom Movement
  11. Bottom Feeder
  12. Shelter Me * Mercury
  13. ...And Help You Sleep
  14. Last Meal
  15. Soma
  16. Hollow Again
  17. ...With Regards, T.H.
spacer Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics
Click For Audio Sample   Click For Song Lyrics

 

 

go to main Album review page
go to Album review archive

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Wednesday, July 16, 2025
SINGLES
1K Phew Yet - Single [Reach]

This Friday, July 18, 2025
ALBUMS
Justin Gambino Just Like Jesus - EP [Residence Music]
The Inspirations Up Above The World So High [Horizon]
Mary-Clair Enough [Vere]
MotionPlus Improper Decorum [SoulFeeder, Polished Arrow Music]
The Rocky Valentines Music On The Shelf [Velvet Blue]
Emilie Weiss Come Through (Studio Session) - EP [BEC]

SINGLES
Chris Caro OTW - Single [Syntax]
Melvin Crispell III Reason To Dance - Single [Provident]
Crowder STILL (feat. Zach Williams) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Vic Lucas Holy Ghost (ft. Lady Audri) - Single [Syntax]
Kevi Morse Honest Cvlture ft. STIXX aka Conejo) - Single [Syntax]
Rhymes in Harmony Lift Your Name - Single [Syntax]
Speedy the Artist Reach For Elohim - Single [Syntax]
Zane Walls Think About Me - Single [DREAM]

This Sunday, July 20, 2025
VINYL
King's X Manic Moonlight Vinyl [Girder]

Next Wednesday, July 23, 2025
ALBUMS
Eric Roberson Beautifully All Over The Place (independent)

Next Friday, July 25, 2025
ALBUMS
Anchor & Braille New Mexico [Equal Vision]
Bride Scarecrow Messiah CD Re-Release [Girder]
Olivia Lane Songs About Jesus (Deluxe Edition) [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard TASHA [Motown Gospel]
Josh Wright LEAD (independent)

SINGLES
Gracie Binion Easy To Please - Single [BEC]
Andrew Gonoude Closer To You - Single (independent)
Kings Kaleidoscope + Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns Amazing Grace - Single [BEC]
Tasha Layton Life In Me - Single [BEC]
Hunter Plake Down to Earth - Single [BEC]
Xander Sallows infinite - Single [DREAM]
Joel Vaughn Feel It - Single [DREAM]
Zauntee Jesus Down In Florida - Single [BEC]

VINYL
Bride Scarecrow Messiah Vinyl [Girder]

DVD
Jordan Smith The People's Hymnal DVD [Gaither]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out depositphotos for royalty free images