Album Rating: 4.5

When they play live, Jordan should dance around less. I enjoyed their set, but most of the people around me who were there to see Thrice were, understandably, quite confused. The band sounded fantastic, but Jordan dances around so spastically and relentlessly that he literally only manages to yelp every tenth word or so, relying on the over-eager crowd to fill in the gaps. Also, I know they were an opening set, and they did play "Andria" and "A Departure," but they seemed to deliberately avoid playing "King Park." I think it has too many lyrics and a sufficient amount of the crowd had not learned the melody yet. If they'd just stick to the basics of playing and singing, they'd be fine; it's the theatrics that stand in the way of a jaw-dropping performance.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Well, if I had the luxury of deciding when and where I could see them headline, that would make sense. I was simply describing what I witnessed. It was decent, but it was overly apparent that Jordan was playing to his fanbase and nothing else; literally half the crowd walked out after La Dispute finished their set. They were awesome at the Electric Factory, as well, but I only thought so because I knew the parts that the crowd had to sing. For any newcomer, the band came across as inaccessible. I mean, for a band so founded upon the rhythm of the spoken word, it was quite a sloppy performance. Still, they played "Why It Scares Me" perfectly, which made up for the whole 'dancing around breathless' thing.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

If the singer stopped being energetic at shows, their live performance would be ruined. I personally don't go see La Dispute to see a perfect recreation of the recorded material.

Album Rating: 1.5

dude why is it that you have such consistently screwed taste



Oh my god my taste differs from yours...



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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Blues is fuckin' groovy as shit.

there's lots of awesome grooves throughout this entire thing, actually.

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

jordan's dancing thing is actually pretty funny/awesome

He looks like Draco Malfoy...

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

hahahaha, yeah maybe a little

I haven't listened to this in 2 weeks

bumping down

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

Need to listen to this more. Usually just pay attention to the songs that stuck out right away.

unforunately it's pretty forgettable compared to somewhere

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Looks like I am comparable to aids.







That is disgusting.

Album Rating: 4.0

I meant aids aids. You know I love you aids

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

I think "A Letter" is my favorite track on this; not the best, wich is a toss up between "Safer In The Forest / Love Song For Poor Michigan" and "King Park," but my personal favorite. It is just so fucking raw and endearing and gut-wrenching. Also, "All Our Bruised Bodies And The Whole Heart Sinks" is phenomenal. And yeah, iFghtffyrdmns, Jordan's dancing thing is sort of funny, but I paid to see a kick-ass rock show, not to giggle. If I wanted a few chuckles, I'd go to a comedy club. My unsolicited advice to Jordan? "Stick to the singing, there, my little ballernia."

Album Rating: 4.5

THATS ALL I CAN OFFER



THATS ALL THAT I KNOW HOW TO GIVE

Album Rating: 4.5

First listen I wasn't sure about this but it kinda grew on me I guess

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I had to 5 this. This might be my album of the year. It's up there.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

haha right on Brandon. I was worried.



Jealous Sam, have you been playing with it all day? I would. Is it squishy?

Album Rating: 4.5

Oh my god my taste differs from yours...



PLEASE DONT TELL THE MUSIC POLICE