On its second album,
H2O tightens up its sound, dumping the ska experiments in favor of their love of melodic speed-punk and classic hardcore à la
Minor Threat. There is a positive, straight-edge sensibility to most of the lyrics, but singer
Toby Morse never comes off as preachy or didactic. The riffs are strong as well, making Thicker Than Water a fine effort. ~ Steve Huey