| Sum 41 All Killer No Filler |
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 | Tracklist:
1. Introduction to Destruction
2. Nothing on My Back
3. Never Wake Up
4. Fat Lip
5. Rhythms
6. Motivation
7. In Too Deep
8. Summer
9. Handle This
10. Crazy Amanda Bunkface
11. All She's Got
12. Heart Attack
13. Pain for Pleasure
| Ranking: #172 for 2001 | |
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2 of 2 thought this review was well written
Sum 41... One of my favourite pop punk bands. Their second effort, All Killer No Filler, doesn't quite live up to the name, but it gives a pretty good job. It is a marked improvement on the Half Hour Of Power, and in my opinion, Sum 41's best album. Catchy, politcal lyrics, simple, but effective guitar riffs, and thrashing drum beats are the generally what the album is, but I still find it catchy.
As I said, the album isn't quite 'All Killer No Filler'. All She's Got, Summer, and Crazy Amanda Bunkface aren't quite up to par with the rest of the album in my opinion. I think that they're just too plain, and the instrumentation isn't quite as effective. That being said, these three songs are still fit for a casual listen, and I'd still recommend them to any pop punk fan.
Generally the lyrics are good on this album. They are definitely catchy, usually either politically driven or rebellious, and the delivery is, in most cases, very well done. Rhythms, and Motivation show Deryck's talent, as he sings pretty much throughout the songs. He does this comfortably, and make the lyrics seem catchier than they are. The backing vocals in Fat Lip are also very well done, especially the beginning of the second verse, where four different voices say 'Be-Cause-You-Don't'. I find them a nice bit of variety, and they just add to the catchiness!
The guitar work is generally simple riffs, laying a platform for the drums and vocals. Fat Lip, In Too Deep, and Nothing On My Back are a couple of the songs where the guitars play more of a role. There isn't much I can say about the bass, it's not often heard, but there are moments, like the intro to In Too Deep. The drumming is also generally pretty simple; mainly playing thrash lines or standard rock beats. The riff in Fat Lip is a bit more complicated than those from other songs, but it still just fits in and lays a platform for the vocals.
In Too Deep is different from most of the other songs. It starts with a nice, melodic guitar and bass line, which continues through the first verse, but then the drums start thrashing, and a heavier electric comes in, and the chorus begins. I like the introduction to the song, but then it just becomes like any other Sum song, basic guitar riff, thrashing drums, vocals doing most of it.
In conclusion, I'd say that although most of the songs sound alike, All Killer No Filler is still a superb album, worthy of 4.5/5. The songs are always catchy, and never cease to get me singing along.
Pros:
-Always catchy and singable
-Fat Lip, Handle This
Cons:
-Perhaps not enough variety of song type
PS. Some tips on review-writing pleease!
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I used to love this album, and honestly some of the songs are still decent. This was the first cd I ever got that was burnt.
edit: A tip for writing review, you don't have to go over every track on the cd, and maybe make it a bit longer.This Message Edited On 10.11.06
Digging: Superchunk - No Pocky For Kitty
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What else could I add to it?
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Well you say they lyrics are good. Which ones? And what makes them good? Do you think this is a step up in songwriting from Half Hour of Power?
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You could explain why the songs are so catchy, explain what the individual instruments sound like and what you like/dislike about them, explain why this album is so good while most pop-punk albums are so crappy, maybe explain how this relates to the Sum 41's other albums.
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Ok, thanks!
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No prob. Nobody's first couple reviews are the greatest. The more you do they get easier to write and are much better.
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not bad for a first, i like your take on it, and just listen to what they said and you will do fine. you get a pos. vote!
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Good start! Personally this band annoys the hell out of me, but hey thats just me!
| | | Album Rating: 4.5
Thanks again for the tips and comments.
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