"no effect" is the musical brainchild of Dean Bell, whom after many rock bands and many decibels decided to take it back to simple acoustic (no effects) but, the problem was he still liked it loud and driving. so, the "new" no effect is now four (up two from the original Duo) the sound is still pure, nothing added acoustic but.... well... you be the judge. here are 16 tracks of contributions from all four members that run the gambit from acoustic rock to blues to country there's folk, ballads, happy and sad so there has gotta be something in there for you "no effect" is Dean Bell on guitars and vocals Mark Bouthillier on percussion Scott Helfrich on guitars and vocals Kathleen Bouthillier on vocals ~The Tracks~ 1~Ready For Love~ (bell) A tortured heart finally realizes that he is his own detriment. 2~Tomcat~(helfrich) What really takes place in the feline world each night. 3~Front Porch Saturday~(bouthillier) Affirming the goodness in your life and wanting to share it 4~Something More~(bell) People you meet everyday, each in their own world. 5~Amazing Grays~(helfrich) People and politics through "Gray Colored Glasses" 6~Contemplation~(bell) Some thoughts on the insignificance of the earth (and man) in the big picture. 7~Mercy~(helfrich) Feeling helpless and angry as you question modern medicine. 8~Tear Me Down~(bell) Weighing one's moral values as you compare them to others. 9~Somewhere In The Middle~(helfrich) Between a rock and a hard place in life, love and politics. 10~Touch Your Heart~(bell) The double-edged sword of making music your avocation. 11~Pink Ribbon Tattoo~(bouthillier) A conflict where one side gives or gets more. (I think) 12~Gemini~(helfrich) The day-to-day struggle of living with two women (both born of the same sign) 13~Hang On~(bell) Wondering if, and hoping that relationships continue on in the afterlife. 14~It Seems~(helfrich) A need/want to dial it back to where we once were as you realize where we are. 15~Shot In The Dark~(bell) Lonely people try nightly to find love while telling themselves that they don't need it. 16~I Want To Thank You~(helfrich) A father expresses his love for his daughter as he encourages her to "fly" Please visit our website and learn more about our band and our music Thanks for listening,