The band does have a bit of a connection to the "undead" though; a video for the original version of "Never Look Back" (a different version is found on Invisible Tonight) features rampaging zombies and, nearly 7-million views later, is the reason why the Nearly Deads fan base is called Zombie Nation.

The Nearly Deads are fronted by singer Theresa "TJ" Jeane, a vocalist who stylistically has a lot in common with classic rock hit maker Pat Benatar, an attribute especially noticeable on soaring rocker "Brave," "Invisible Tonight" and break-up song "I Said," the album's first single.

"I Said," where TJ lays down the law to a soon-to-be ex with lyrics like "I said we're over! I can do this by myself!" is typical of the empowerment on display as Jeane plays a confidently strong but not overbearing woman throughout while the band, similarly, rocks out melodically but forcefully.

Ironically the (originally) zombie-infused "Never Look Back" is about the only moment where TJ sounds vulnerable; the song is recut here as "Never Look Back (Reanimated)," a piano-and-strings version of the tune that showcases the strength, beauty and emotiveness of her voice.

With Invisible Tonight likely to soundtrack much of the upcoming season it's probably a good idea to go ahead and join Zombie Nation now before they have to come looking for you. Invisible Tonight drops on June 24.

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