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The digital home of music journalist Nicholas Jennings, author of Lightfoot, the bestselling biography of Gordon Lightfoot. Includes a searchable database of current and archived work, including thousands of record reviews and feature articles.
Rides Again - Into Existence
Like Finger Eleven and Three Days Grace, Rides Again is the latest Canadian band to forge a tough, melodic sound that, in the tradition of hoser-rock heroes Rush, appeals primarily to teenage boys. “It’s Too Late,” “Infected” and “Wonder Why” are the pile-driving heavyweight tracks. But the Toronto trio may attract some female attention with the ballad “Apology,” in which Nathan Peyton begs forgiveness for “everything I put you through,” before promising “I’m going to make it up to you.” Dude’s got a sensitive side.
