Review the last album you listened to

[Kif]

Let me be clear with this. These reviews aren't supposed to be Sputnik Music quality, with paragraphs and such. They are just supposed to give a little insight into what you think of the album. Below is a sample review I've done if you want to follow that format;

Senses Fail - Still Searching

Pros:
• Musicianship has drastically improved. To the point where they don't sound generic, but like a post-hardcore band with some talent without losing their FTDOD pop-punk roots.
• OMG solos?!
• Lyrics are a lot better than LIEY. That was always going to be a given though
• Some experimentation with post-recording effects, gang vocals and softer songs give it a lot more variety

Cons:
• Buddy's voice still has the power to make ears bleed. The music helps this out a lot more though

Best tracks: "Sick Or Sane (Fifty For A Twenty)", "Shark Attack", "All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues"

Overall rating: 8/10

[Permanent Solution]

I like this thread idea...but I'm not reviewing the B-52's. I'll listen to something else and do a review though.

[Kif]

Why thank you Vince. It's weird, VGAM has had this kind of thread for a while.

/me awaits other genre forums to steal idea

[BridgeToSolace]

I took a listen to the new track on Senses Fail's myspace based on this review.

I kinda like it, although I haven't noticed a big improvement in musicianship. I always Buddy's voice, though.

I'mma check at the album some time.

They still sound generic, though :p

[lunchforthesky]

Alexisonfire - Crisis
third album from the candian screamo band. is really a mixture of their two previous efforts however fails in my opinion to create a sound of its own.

Pros
No really bad songs all are solid efforts.
For fans who preferred their s/t debut this album adopts a heavier sound than the more mellow watch out.
Increased use of their other guitarist on vocals adds more depth to their sound.
Cons
No real classic alexis tracks. nothing on the scale of accidents or pulmonary archery.
Dallas is the real talent of this band and his voice is what sets them apart. he is used more sparingly here
There arent as many of their trademark minute plus intros on this record.
More of the same really. no real transition from previous albums.


7/10

[cbmartinez]

Fear Before The March Of Flames- The Always Open Mouth

Pros:
-Very interesting new direction for the band
-Excellent mix of ecletic guitarwork and weird melodies/harmonies
-Although there a lot more poppy and softer moments on the CD, it still retains the infamous Fear Before brutality.
-Really a breath of fresh air in the metalcore/post-hardcore scene

Cons:
-Sounds pretentious at points with all the electronics
-Dave's vocals are different. They're still really cool but just not as br00tal and awesome as Art Damage.

9/10

[skingle]

^I was pretty impressed by this album, but it was the first FBTMOF album I ever heard. Should I check out some different stuff by them? If so, what?

[B]

Alexisonfire - Crisis
third album from the candian screamo band. is really a mixture of their two previous efforts however fails in my opinion to create a sound of its own.

Pros
No really bad songs all are solid efforts.
For fans who preferred their s/t debut this album adopts a heavier sound than the more mellow watch out.
Increased use of their other guitarist on vocals adds more depth to their sound.
Cons
No real classic alexis tracks. nothing on the scale of accidents or pulmonary archery.
Dallas is the real talent of this band and his voice is what sets them apart. he is used more sparingly here
There arent as many of their trademark minute plus intros on this record.
More of the same really. no real transition from previous albums.


7/10
LOL Dallas sucks in Alexisonfire. They'd be better without him.

Everything I've heard from this album is terrible, and pretty much all of Watch Out! was disappointing.

^I was pretty impressed by this album, but it was the first FBTMOF album I ever heard. Should I check out some different stuff by them? If so, what?They've got two older albums and I'd recommend both.

[skingle]

Ok, I'll check them out.

[Kif]

That's weird B, since I hate Alexisonfire (The album) and like Watch Out! and Crisis.

[formofshark]

i made this thread 2 months ago and this is the mod response i got
This is pretty much exactly like the What Are You Listening To Now? thread, but I'll let this one go for a while and see how it does.

:(

mine is pretty much the same from the other thread:

Blaze Ya Dead Homie-1 Less G N Da Hood

Top 3 Tracks
-Thug 4 Life
-Here I Am
-Hood Ratz

Overall
Another one of the rappers I like, probably on my top 2, most people won't like it, but I love it cause I'm sweet like that. I like all the tracks a lot, so it rules. 10/10

[cbmartinez]

^I was pretty impressed by this album, but it was the first FBTMOF album I ever heard. Should I check out some different stuff by them? If so, what?

Art Damage, their album before The Always Open Mouth, is their best but it's very different and may be hard to get into to. If you like the style on The Always Open Mouth (the poppy melodies matched with the heavy metalcore parts), you'd probably like their first effort Odd How People Shake. It's more accessible, but Art Damage is truly their best work.

[Excursions]

Aphex Twin - Richard D. James Album

Pros:
• No lame cumming to daddy vocals/very little vocal samples at all
• I can pull ladies playing it in my car.
• Good playback value.
• Makes me feel like i'm flying/reminds me of listening to Brian Eno.

Cons:
• Can get boring .

Overall rating: 5/10

[The Jungler]

UNKLE - Psyence Fiction
Pros:
-Brilliant vocals and beats, the guest stars are all used to their full potential
-Eclectic, songs range from "rocking" to painfully beautiful Trip-Hop ballads
-DJ Shadow, everything he does is gold

Cons
-Songs can get dull after a while

Best Tracks
Rabbit in Your Headlights w/ Thom Yorke
Lonely Soul w/ Richard Ashcroft

Overall rating: 7/10 or 8/10 I'll figure it out before rating it on sputnik.

[Chilly-Bean-Bop]

Feeder - The Singles

Pros:
- You get a different taste of them in each song.
- None of the songs sound the same.
- It's catchy music, but nothing like FOB or P!ATD.
- They're good at what they do.

Cons:
- Guitar, bass, all other instruments aren't very creative.
- Not wild and crazy, but more simplistic.
- Some songs towards the end are boring.

Overall Rating: 9/10

[B]

That's weird B, since I hate Alexisonfire (The album) and like Watch Out! and Crisis.

Really? Ew.

[Ross]

i made this thread 2 months ago

Yeah, I thought I'd seen it before. Meh.

King Prawn - Got The Thirst
Genre: Skacore?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Got-Thirst-King-Prawn/dp/B00008Y3R1/ref=sr_11_1/202-3084544-9351065?ie=UTF8
1. Bring Down The House
2. Dominant View
3. Caught Inna Rut
4. Smoke Some Shït
5. Loneliest Life
6. Hell Below
7. Bitter Taste
8. Raise The Banner
9. Lick Of The Flame
10. Gather Round
11. Satan's Folly
12. Another Great Escape
13. Vivia Devi
14. If Dawn Comes...we Ride

Pros
- Great for a quick listen or end-to-end session
- I can slap it on random and not have to worry about a bad song popping up
- They combine some of my favourite elements of rap and punk in with a weird ska sound
- Some excellent "eerie" horn sections
- Some very simple bass lines make for some great jamming sessions; adding in my own little variations is wicked.

Cons
- Erm...
- They broke up? :upset:

I guess I shouldn't listen to such awesome music. Then I could do a proper review :p

Overall: 8.75/10

[lunchforthesky]

Really? Ew.

i prefer watch out to the s/t.

the slower more melodic bits in watch out make it more einteresting for me. aside from 4 or 5 songs i get bored of the first album.

[B]

i prefer watch out to the s/t.

the slower more melodic bits in watch out make it more einteresting for me. aside from 4 or 5 songs i get bored of the first album.

Go listen to City and Colour then.

Ugh Dallas Green.

[Kif]

Self-titled really bored me. It gets repetitive. Plus I hate listening to it because of the overflowing gayness of the first track.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

outbreak - you make us sick

pros:

kick *** music and quality riffs.
lyrics are so cool and mean.
makes me wanna kill people.
cant stop listening/singing it.

cons:

some songs are too short.

9/10

[Pete]

Rosesdead - Stages

Melodic, almost atmospherical metalcore featuring fordirelifesake's singer.

Pro's:
*Awesome riffs
*AWESOME vocals
*Neatly produced
*Some killer songs
*Over all rockity

Con's:
*Seems short although it's 40 minutes
*Some parts drag on
*Some parts seems to be repeated throughout

8/10

[skingle]

outbreak - you make us sick

pros:

kick *** music and quality riffs.
lyrics are so cool and mean.
makes me wanna kill people.
cant stop listening/singing it.

cons:

some songs are too short.

9/10

Saw these guys the other day, pretty good show, a lot of energy. I haven't heard this album though.

[chumpradio]

Say Anything - ...Is A Real Boy

Pros:
- Max's voice and lyrics are both great.
- Some really catchy songs.
- Some great songs to scream along to if you want to let your anger out.
- A variety of different styles of songs.
- Some great instrumentation

Cons:
- Would be better if it included A Walk Through Hell.
- Some of the songs on the bonus disc are easy to forget.
- I honestly can't think of many more.

10/10

[lunchforthesky]

Go listen to City and Colour then.

Ugh Dallas Green.

i listen to both obvioiusly.

[Permanent Solution]

Say Anything - ...Is A Real Boy

I just downloaded this a couple of days, hope it's as good as you say :p

[B]

i listen to both obvioiusly.

rofl OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE I KNOW YOUR MUSICAL TASTE RIGHT

Dallas Green is a tool. His music is mediocre.

[Untitled]

Maximo Park - A Certian Trigger.

Pros - Very very solid album.
- Graffiti is on it.
- I heard a realy cool keyboard bit on it that i didnt hear the other day.

Cons - Um, i genuinly cant think of any.

One of my favorite albums, ever.

9-10

[The Jungler]

I just downloaded this a couple of days, hope it's as good as you say :pYeah, that CD is pretty amazing. My favorite Pop-Punk album of all time.

[Eliminator]

what's will all the positivity

[lunchforthesky]

rofl OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE I KNOW YOUR MUSICAL TASTE RIGHT

Dallas Green is a tool. His music is mediocre.

i didnt realise you knew him personally.

hes not the greatest songwriter but he has a good voice which sets alexis apart from other bands like them. city & colour have two or three good songs, i prefer alexis. i wouldnt listen to them very much if he wasnt in the band, or didnt sing in it.

[Dead Star]

what's will all the positivity

lol i'ma gonna put an album on i dont like

[Eliminator]

why not mang

[chumpradio]

I just downloaded this a couple of days, hope it's as good as you say :p
I know it's all based on opinion, and could understand why people wouldn't like it that much, but I honestly think that if you give it a chance and like that style of music, it's one of the best cd's around. Have a listen and tell me what you think.

[Storm In A Teacup]

Powerman 5000-Transform

Transform was released by Powerman 5000 in 2003. I didn't actually expect to like this album much, but I did. At first it takes a while to grow on you, but eventually it's a really great listen. The first half is basic, mainstream hard rock with a tinge of originality to it. However, the second half is A LOT better. By better I mean more experimental, catchier, not exactly what one would have expected of Powerman 5000 even though beforehand I'd only heard a handful of songs.

4.5/5

[lunchforthesky]

Nightmare of You - s/t
Debut album from ex-members of the movielife and glassjaw. influenced heavily by the smiths, joy division and other British indie rock bands.

This has many very catchy songs which borrow heavily from the smiths and morrisey whilst adding a more modern sound. the guitar work is reasonable if at times a little simple. a lot of basic chord patterns with a nice riff over the top. However a lot of the songs are indistiguisable and the lyrics make no real sense. The band should concentrate more on trying to carve out their own sound instead of copying others.

Pros
A very catchy album that is easy to listen to
Is quite different as far as im aware from most music currently being recorded
Brandon has a good original voice on recording, even if it is quite week live

Cons
Acoustic tracks are very poor
The lyrics are ridiculous and seem to have no real theme other than trying to be overly clever

Recommended Tracks
The Days Go By Oh So Slow
Why Am I Always Right
My Name Is Trouble
Thumbelina
I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard

http://www.myspace.com/nightmareofyou
http://www.purevolume.com/nightmareofyou

7.5/10

[Kif]

what's will all the positivity
I tend not to listen to music I think is ****.

[Kif]

Saosin - Saosin

Pros:
• It's an actual Saosin full-length record. Srsly.
• Cove's voice sounds better than ever, especially on the re-recorded songs from Saosin EP
• Production is clear and well done, and makes the melodies sound better
• See point 1

Cons:
• Some songs sound quite generic, especially newer ones
• Most of the songs were leaked beforehand, so it wasn't much of a surprise for me
• The new version of "No Angel" is horrible, which used to be one of my favourite songs from them too.

Recommended tracks: "Sleepers", "Voices", "Bury Your Head", "Some Sense Of Security"

8/10

[EADG]

LOL Dallas sucks in Alexisonfire. They'd be better without him.





Award for Most Retarded Post of the Year goes to:

You.



More like: They'd be nothing without him.

[DepthsOfDreams555]

Saosin - Saosin

Pros:
• It's an actual Saosin full-length record. Srsly.
• Cove's voice sounds better than ever, especially on the re-recorded songs from Saosin EP
• Production is clear and well done, and makes the melodies sound better
• See point 1

Cons:
• Some songs sound quite generic, especially newer ones
• Most of the songs were leaked beforehand, so it wasn't much of a surprise for me
• The new version of "No Angel" is horrible, which used to be one of my favourite songs from them too.

Recommended tracks: "Sleepers", "Voices", "Bury Your Head", "Some Sense Of Security"

8/10



I really liked this album and I didn't get to hear the leaked tracks so most of it was new to me except older songs. Cove's voice has improved so much it sounds great. But I thought they ruined Bury Your Head, I think the new version is terrible.

[Kif]

I really liked this album and I didn't get to hear the leaked tracks so most of it was new to me except older songs. Cove's voice has improved so much it sounds great. But I thought they ruined Bury Your Head, I think the new version is terrible.
I like new Bury Your Head. It doesn't sound too different from the album version, and you can actually hear Cove this time round.

[Kif]

Cobra Starship - While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets

Pros:
• What you'd expect from another FBR band; pop-punk with added pop
• Some really catchy and simple songs

Cons:
• For an album as pop-fueled as this, it is quite slow at times
• More stupidly long song titles
• Gets quite repetitive in almost every song

Recommended songs: "The Church Of Hot Addiction", "It's Amateur Night At The Appollo Creed", "Bring It (Snakes On A Plane)", "Pop Punk Is Sooooo '05"

7/10

[Mute Print]

^I can't wait to hear that album. I'm definitely buying it when I see them again in October.

[lunchforthesky]

Cobra Starship - While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets

Pros:
• What you'd expect from another FBR band; pop-punk with added pop
• Some really catchy and simple songs

Cons:
• For an album as pop-fueled as this, it is quite slow at times
• More stupidly long song titles
• Gets quite repetitive in almost every song

Recommended songs: "The Church Of Hot Addiction", "It's Amateur Night At The Appollo Creed", "Bring It (Snakes On A Plane)", "Pop Punk Is Sooooo '05"

7/10

could you put this on the daily upload if you get the chance.