Well it's been over a year since BBMak's debut release "Sooner or Later" and anticipation for a sophomore release has been building. As soon as I gave "Into Your Head" a listen I found that BBMak has pumped up the guitars, drums, and given it more of a rock sound. They have brought that live sound that they aquired after a year of touring right into the studio and really hit the bulls eye on this album. Some highlights of the album are:

"Out of My Heart (Into Your Head)" - Their first single off the new album captures the radio listeners with a strong chorus and awesome sound.

"Staring Into Space" - This song really delivers the live rock sound and pumps up the guitars.

"Sympathy" - In my opinion the best track off the album. Think "Ghost of You and Me" off "Sooner or Later", only better. Fully written by Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Ste McNally.

Some other favorites off the album - "She's Everything", "After All is Said and Done" and "The Beginning".

"Into Your Head" really deserves a spot in your CD player, so place your order right now off Amazon.com!!

BBMak's new album, Out of My Heart is a great CD! Every single song (10 in total) is brilliant. The group co-wrote each song, and also produced one of them. Sooner Ro Later was an amazing CD in its own right, but OOMH is a more mature sounding BBMak. They play instruments beautifully and each song gets your toes tapping and singing along. This is one of those CD's that you can play from start to finish without skipping a song. The song list includes:

1) Out Of My Heart- the guitar playing is amazing in this song and it's a very catchy song.

2) Staring Into Space- According to People magazine, this song has a kind of Beatle's sound to it. I don't think so, although it also another great song. Very upbeat and great to listen to.

3) Get You Through The Night- I absolutely love this song. The guy's voices sound so good and the song just gets you in a great mood.

4) After All Is Said And Done- This is another wonderful song. Each guy sings a part, and the part that gives me chills is where Ste sings "Our love is dead." A must hear!

5) Out of Reach- Again, the guitar playing is very good and the song is very good.

6) She's Everything- Beautiful song! A little slower paced, but again, the guys voices sound awesome!

7)Run Away- Another slower song. The guy's harmonies sound so gorgeous! I love it!

8)Sympathy- A beautiful love song that gives me chills. I love hearing these guys sing.

9) I Still Believe- This is a great song, especially so close to the anniversary of September 11th. It gives you a really good feeling.

10) The Beginning- Ashame that this is the last song on the CD. A wonderful song that gives you chills as soon as they start singing. Very sad but amazing to listen to.

If you haven't listened to the music that BBMak has to offer, you really need to. They have amazing voices and are great with their instruments. They're not like the regular boy band at all. They deserve more recognition for their amazing music! Also, this is an enhanced CD with the out of my heart video and other great features...a must buy!

As a fan of BBMak's 2000 release, "Sooner or Later," I hoped they would continue to set themselved apart from the "boy band" genre and captialize on their considerable musical talents.

Enter, "Into Your Head." Having seen BBMak live, this is what I had come to expect from the band. The powerful drums and guitars meld with smooth three-part harmony to make this a flavor you won't get anywhere else.

Burns, Barry, and McNally co-wrote and play on all 10 tracks--not one of which could be classified as "filler." If one listens carefully they can pick up on several references to BBMak's Liverpool predecessors, the Beatles.

Highlights include the catchy first single, "Out of My Heart," "Staring Into Space"--a fast paced song which brings to mind the golden era of rock, and "The Beginning"--a mature, intellectual take on the rock ballad. If you haven't already, I highly reccommend checking out this album.

Let's all admit, the pop world is getting really shallow. Shelf life of music is about as bad as milk. So BBMak's second CD is more than welcome as a breath of fresh air. Vocally, they match the likes of Savage Garden and instrumentally match wits with Lifehouse. The 2nd installment is more rock and blues, but not a total departure of what made they great in the first place. The power ballad like "Ghost Of You And Me" (Their best song to date) is a empty hole in the CD. But songs like "Out Of My Heart", "Get Through The Night", and "The Beginning" patch up any holes. Here's a review of the songs:

1. Out Of My Heart - A perfect way to start off the CD. You can even picture yourself on the beach hearing this song. On the top of their game. 10/10

2. Staring Into Space - Sounds like an older 60's funky rock song. Vocals aren't up to their quality. 7.5/10

3. Get You Through The Night - Personally, I love drums. But the real power on the song belongs to the guitar and bass. I could see this being a single. 9/10

4. After All Is Said And Done - It feels like I've heard this before, but still holds on its own merit. 7/10

5. Out Of Reach - Starts off slow but picks up as it goes along. Good but skippable. 7.5

6. She's Everything - Good song alone but then they add this unique before the chorus to add extra flavor. 8.5/10

7. Run Away - A mild, down-tempo song. I would have liked to see it focus more on vocals than the guitars. 7/10

8. Sympathy - While it's supposed to be sad overall, it begins sad and turns into a "holding strong" song. 7/10

9. I Still Believe - Carries the "Sympathy" vibe but vocally much better. Lyrics are written beautifully. 8/10

10. The Beginning - Finishes strong, the way all CDs should (But sadly most don't). Maybe a little deep for single material but I think it should be one. 9/10

BBMak are more talented than most bands out there, which is comforting. Most bands are untalented flukes. The CD is very consistent, a key factor in CDs. You know what it's like to have 2 or 3 good songs surround by ditties that don't even deserve a cheap commercial backing. If you liked Lifehouse's NO NAME FACE or Michelle Branch's THE SPIRIT ROOM than BBMak will fit perfectly in your CD player. All 3 have a blues vibe on their rock and pop songs. Overall I'd give it a 8.05, which deserves a 5 star. So get the CD, put on your headphones, and let it get into your head.

I started listening to BBMak after seeing them perform live on some TV show, and went out and bought INTO YOUR HEAD the next day (after hearing only "Out of My Heart (Into Your Head)"). I still listen to it all the time, and I wish they were still around to make more CDs like INTO YOUR HEAD.

Highlights of INTO YOUR HEAD are:

*Out of My Heart (Into Your Head) - This is a catchy, fun, summery song with fun lyrics. This is the song that made me want to buy the CD. It isn't the best on the disk, but it's right up there.

*After All is Said and Done - From the opening, you know this is going to be a more serious song, and it is. It's about royally messing up a relationship (some of the lyrics are: "Thought that you were workin' late, but that was when I made my first mistake, when you walked into the hall and found the clothes upon the floor it was too late..."). It gets trashed a lot for being more serious, but I love it.

*Out of Reach - Out of Reach is the "typical" unrequited love song, except this stands out from other songs with the same topic. It's simple, but it's great.

*Run Away - My favorite song on INTO YOUR HEAD. It's sweet, with beautiful lyrics, vocals, and an awesome guitar part.

All 10 tracks on INTO YOUR HEAD are great, and I think its a shame that BBMak didn't get that much recognition. They weren't your typical "boy band," and I recommend the CD to fans of Ryan Cabrera and Jump5.

Overall grade - A+