Average Rating: 3.46 Rating Variance: 1.10 Objectivity Score: 82% (Well Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicProtest the Hero Kezia4.5 superbBrand New Deja EntenduEscape the Fate Dying Is Your Latest FashionFive Iron Frenzy Five Iron Frenzy 2: Electric BoogalooIn Electric Boogaloo, Five Iron does not stay true to its ska roots, as it is written more as an alternative punk album. However, that does not take away from the album at all; if anything, it shows the band's incredible ability to be progressive and yet maintain their songwriting quality as they get older. Too many bands seem to fizzle out in their later years, but not FIF. EB is a uniquely diverse album, unlike any other I've heard, which combines the greatest aspects of alternative, punk rock, hardcore, and ska, featuring prominent, infectious horns and simple yet powerful guitars. This is album is one of the greats in my eyes. Five Iron Frenzy Our Newest Album Ever!Five Iron Frenzy Upbeats and Beatdowns4.0 excellentEve 6 It's All In Your Head3.5 greatProtest the Hero FortressThis album is absolutely mindblowing in the way of musicianship. The relentless guitar riffing, the subtle yet authoritative bass lines, and Rody's impressive vocal range are all adequately showcased throughout the track list, and they easily compete with that of metal's greats. Yet Fortress lacks what Kezia possessed in great abundance: the sort of cohesiveness that transforms a group of songs into an album. That intangible element is what makes Kezia classic in my eyes. The first time I decided to listen to K. all the way through, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up and chills went down my spine. It displays unthinkable songwriting maturity from a group of 17-18 year olds. Some marvel at the instrumentation from this album solely, when that alone CANNOT make a great album. When technical riffing is put in for technicality's sake, which I get the feeling while listening to this album, it gets redundant. Don't get me wrong, Fortress is great, and a fantastic feat for such a young band. But after Kezia, it comes to one thing in my mind: a letdown. Set Your Goals Mutiny!3.0 goodAtreyu Suicide Notes and Butterfly KissesThe Ataris So Long, AstoriaThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Don't You Fake It2.5 averageThe Ataris End is Forever2.0 poorAllister Dead ends And GirlfriendsWhile this album is poor, it is still better than Allister's later albums, which feel like beating the same dead horse. You should check out Jacob Thinks I'm Gay, as it features quite a catchy tune and amusing lyrics. Overall, a less-than-average record from a less-than-average band. The Academy Is... Almost HereI'm sorry to all those faithful The Academy Is... fans, but frankly, I cannot stand this album. I've had it for a while but never really listened to it, and once I gave it some serious attention, I was sorely disappointed. It is the same uncatchy pop-punk that pervades recent Warped Tour line ups. Almost Here offers nothing new, nothing original, nothing but ephemeral tunes and nauseating choruses. Any merit deserved by the lyrics, which seemed above average, were thrashed by the singer's repetitive vocals that seem to lack any emotion. If you must check this out, I recommend The Phrase That Pays, Attention, and Checkmarks. Better yet, I recommend turning to bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Something Corporate, or Motion City Soundtrack, all similar bands that are far more interesting in my eyes. 1.5 very poorAllister Last Stop SuburbiaThe thing about Allister is they are all about writing catchy music, and not about writing GOOD music, and believe me, there is a big difference. While I am a fan of pop-punk, this album to me is like a cheap off-brand version of similar bands in the genre, such as New Found Glory and early Sum 41. Somewhere On Fullerton, Radio Player and Scratch are the highlights of this embarrassment of a pop-punk record.
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