(3-15-06)

Override is no more

As you may have guessed, Override is no more. I thought it was time to write a note and finally make it official...

We owe everyone a big thanks for their support over the years. As soon as I can get Paul's approval, I will be posting the songs from both our albums as mp3s on this website for free downloading. If I can find the time, I might also dig up some rarities like radio performances and unreleased songs, but you'll have to be patient and check back periodically to see when these arrive. Thanks for all the memories.

love,
Chris

(12-09-03)

New Lyrics Posted. We're Still Nameless

As some of you might have noticed, we've posted a few of the lyrics from songs we're currently working on as a small preview of what's to come.

We still haven't found the right name. We love all the contributions you've been giving - keep sending your ideas. We've got until the end of the year to decide.

love,
Chris

(11-19-03)

Not Dead Yet

After about a year of silence, we just wanted to let everyone know that we're not dead.

We're currently writing new material and plan to release an EP this coming spring. This release will be a very different direction for us musically. That being said, we're thinking of changing our name. We're looking for any suggestions - the easiest way to get one to us is in the contest section of the web page (just below).

love,
Chris

Your Name:
Email address:

Our new band name should be...

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Score! Music Magazine
www.scorerocks.com

Override - Extended Demo
by C.E. Pelc

Override is your typical alt rock band with a nice twist-decent music. Depending on well-constructed vocal harmonies and interesting instrumental arrangements, Extended Demo is a nice follow-up to the band’s 2001 release Changing Condition, both released by Embryo Studios.

Extended Demo is a bit of a darker, moodier album than its predecessor. Songs like the album’s opener “Feed” and “I Fly” showcase Override’s ability to put together some rather radio-friendly tracks. However, the band certainly doesn’t smooth down all its rough rock edges, as tracks such as “My Ode to Killers” and “Speedy” show.

Override is probably a great band to check out live and if their music gains some radio fans, they’re bound to take off on the concord of fame. However, they have plenty of competition to fight against as their music is good, but not very different from anything saturating radio airwaves these days. They’re still a good band worth checking out.

S.L.U.G. Magazine
www.slugmag.com

Local CD Reviews
Override - Self-titled (they mean Extended Demo)
by Nicholas Fox

On the most positive aspect of the scale, Override sounds like Alice in Chains. On the most negative side, they sound like Creed. Override carries out their grungey, dark rock anthems well, and although it may not be the most mind-shattering, innovative music out there, there’s other stuff that is far, far worse. “Feed” breaks into a hard, almost metal chorus, very Metallica-like, I must say, and “The New Agilly” weaves a web of balladic, ringing guitar-picking. “Speedy” and “Paper Dragon” dish up the punk and “Black-Eyed Susan” gets slow and soft again. Override has good variety, and sure, they’re marketable. I will say this for them: They’re better than at least one of the three Utah bands that got signed to a major label in the last year. So take that, suckas!

The Salt Lake City Weekly
www.slweekly.com

Override
by Bill Frost

Raw punkish rock makes bedmates of tender, balladic love songs and emo broodings.

Underground Beat Online
www.undergroundbeatonline.com

'Changing Conditions'
A Review Of Override
by Arminda A. Schroeder

Ben Mecham-lead guitar, vocals; Paul Gardner-drums and vocals; Chris Benson-lead vocals, bass, guitar has the ability to catch the attention of listeners and get them to feel their music on a real side.

So very talented, the best song of Override is “Wake Up,” the acoustic guitars meld together in this song creating a very interesting sound and a nice touch.

Override sounds a little like ‘80s rock and modern acoustic mixed together. They have come along way in their music path and have the ability to go farther. These talented guys have the potential to go anywhere with their music-get their album and you’ll be able to appreciate their rock music as well...