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| 4.0 excellent | BillyBrill | November 27th 22 |
You’re telling me a Busted wrote this Fightstar ???? Take a hike.
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| 3.5 great | EasterInTheBatcave | October 8th 16 |
It gets a little repetitive in the middle, but this is a solid, enjoyable post-hardcore/alt rock effort. Great vocals from Charlie Simpson, and some catchy melodies too ("Waste a Moment," "Build an Army"). The band gets more varied/experimental on future releases, but this is a great start.
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| 4.5 superb | Shuyin | June 19th 14 |
you cant go wrong with this album, everything is so polished, the vocals are powerful, instruments are spot on and the overall sound comes together beautifully.
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| 4.5 superb | SatelliteYears | December 20th 10 |
Excellent album. Emotional, powerful, sometimes explosive post-hardcore, with some metallic elements thrown in.
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| 4.5 superb | ThePove | July 5th 10 |
The album that got me into heavier music, and it comes from an ex-Busted member!
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| 3.5 great | DaveyBoy EMERITUS | November 3rd 09 |
'Grand Unification' begins excellently with the same strengths that made Fightstar's debut EP so great; aggressive & passionate dual vocals, intricate guitar lines, a tight rhythm section & an appealing knack for melody. This time it's a little more polished & chorus reliant, but that is a neutral factor. Being critical; there is a mid-section lull, and despite some attempts at dramatic tempo switches it does get a little samey by the end. Yet, this is still a very accomplished & promising debut full-length release. Recommended Tracks: Grand Unification Pt. I, Waste A Moment, Paint Your Target & Hazy Eyes.
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| 4.5 superb | hammet_ownz | November 12th 06 |
I only heard about this band in passing, hearing 'Paint Your Target' on commercial radio only once as a taster.
I found the only copy of this album in my local music store and approached it with apprehension, as the idea of a boy-band lead singer didn't really grab me. However, Fightstar are perhaps the biggest surprise I have ever encountered, and they are very close to one of my favourite bands. Not because I am a scene queen dandy, but because I can appreciate their talents as songwriters and above all, talented musicians. Omar's drumming is simply stunning, providing backing to Charlie and Alex's fantastic dual vocals. The basswork is amazing also, with octave jumps a plenty.
Sleep Well Tonight and Lost Like Tears in the Rain are my favourites here. Who would have thought someone from Busted could be so great and form potentially one of the most talented bands doing the rounds at the moment.
A must for fans of Funeral for a Friend, lostprophets, and even BFMV.
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