The Voodoo Jets’ second album From Greens To Eternity is a record full of musicianship, but no electric guitars, or memorable, catchy, or even original songs. You have to hand it to Micah Sheveloff and Francesco Perrouna, as they suffered the loss of their drummer, founding member John Fowler, in 2008 during production of FGTE. Though six of the tracks feature Fowler, he was replaced by Greg Trabandt who falls right in line with The Voodoo Jets’ style. Unfortunately, not even this seamless adjustment can rescue this album.

It seems well-intentioned enough, the lyrics are imaginative and the band pack a lot of power for a trio, but there isn’t a lot of saving grace when you can’t remember a single track out of 13.

“The Crown” has a nice melody, and showcases a dreamy quality to the band, and even draws comparisons to The Beach Boys. There’s just nothing notable that makes you want to press “repeat”. Thankfully, there’s an instrumental pause five tracks in so there’s a break from Sheveloff’s sometimes weak and annoying vocals.

The closest the band gets to a respectable song is “Let it Rain”, which features first-rate pop-rock lyrics mixed with sweet harmonies that fill the accompaniment behind the lead vocals. Regrettably, this song doesn’t warrant a second spin, and neither does “Cartoon”, consisting of a semi-catchy chorus that falls short, and leaves the listener bored.

From Greens To Eternity closes with “Tears of a Clown” that sounds like its supposed to be the pride and joy of the album. Sheveloff is screaming, Trabandt is beating the drums with no tempo or rhythm in mind, and the harmonies are misplaced.

Conclusion? It’s not for lack of talent or ability, but The Voodoo Jets could do with a lead guitarist, the electric kind.