A Rocket To The Moon - On Your Side

[Blake Solomon]

A Rocket To The Moon – On Your Side
Record Label: Fueled By Ramen / Decaydance
Release Date: October 13, 2009

The monotony overwhelms. A chorus flies by and I barely look up from my fourth plate of nachos. Some people drink when they’re upset – and even worse, some people write pop songs – but I just eat. Plate after plate after plate of squirrel soup, peanut casserole or pizza. Never has an album begat so many munchies. Every time I feel full or sick to my stomach, another bland “I Miss You REAL BAD” mantra flies by and I must once again stuff my face with that which makes me fat and happy. It might seem like a lazy mechanism, but so is A Rocket To The Moon's music. There’s no soul, no urgency and definitely no sustainability. I’d be offended that On Your Side existed if it didn’t mean so much pepperoni pizza.

Remembering this album is like me recounting a favorite sexual experience. I’ll look away, mumble something about unkempt body hair, and hope you change the subject. However, big electric guitars do occasionally replace Midwest-via-LA wooden ones. This attempt at twang only makes the shortcomings more obvious. Nick Santino’s voice might sound like the one on this record, but for his sake I hope the high-pitched snarl was just a result of the producer falling asleep on some of those doohickey buttons that make Fueled By Ramen records post-2005. The faux-strength of drum machined-to-death “Life of the Party” and the, ugh, “ballad” “Baby Blue Eyes” sound so contrived that I can’t believe this isn’t just an elaborate joke on yours truly; which is to say, someone with stunning good looks and a working brain.

For those Forever The Sickest Kids half-fans who hate the band because they are just a tad too smart, A Rocket To The Moon will fill your idiotic black hole with enough substance to get you through whichever Vonnegut book you’re pretending to understand. And if The Maine’s music is a turn off because they are popular and, you know, god forbid!, songs like “Give A Damn” will hit you perfectly in the sense that nobody else could even pretend to find merit in them. “She likes the taste of Captain Morgan / Cigarettes, oh she adores them / She can get a little crazy sometimes / Tight shirts and mini skirts / Her family is rich so she’ll never work / She’s always on my mind,” are real lyrics, from a (presumably) real band. But if this band isn’t real, if they are part of some alien-engineered apocalyptic plan, I won’t be all that surprised. So, I guess, grab another bag of Cheetos and wait for the end to come. Let’s hope it’s sooner than later.


Recommended If You Like: Forever The Sickest Kids, The Maine, i am a martyr only because of my bad decision making, Every Avenue (probably), so if that doesn't make me a martyr and just an idiot - so be it.


www.myspace.com/arockettothemoon

[Joe DeAndrea]

:-(

[Jeremy Aaron]

Harsh. I'm glad you posted this today, because I was going to attempt to write something for this tomorrow, and it wouldn't have been nearly this good.

[Blake Solomon]

Harsh. I'm glad you posted this today, because I was going to attempt to write something for this tomorrow, and it wouldn't have been nearly this good.
i lost a whole day listening to this album and i want it back.

[xapplexpiex]

Haha nice (and funny) review. IMO FTSK is an okay band, but I just listened to one of ARTTM's MySpace songs, and their lyrics aren't too great. That 1 is well deserved.

[Chris Fallon]

Yeah, no thanks.

[cereal4life]

More like A Rocket to the Poop.

Twas an entertaining read, Blake!

[MFSchris]

I thought his voice sounded good on the album, and yes, Give a Damn totally sucks. But i must say i enjoy the rest of the album, it's feel good pop. of course i also like the maine and taylor swift, so i'm not claiming to have any kind of cred.

[Young Machetes]

So far Cartel, Paramore, and Mayday Parade have been my favorite pop releases.

[andthetruthwill]

Underwhelming at first, but getting better with each successive listen. It's different than the ep, lighter. But it is so awesome to hear Justin in the mix with Nick. It's like little flutters of Brighten here and there. The record is growing to be something I enjoy quite a bit.

[kianacarly]

I nearly downloaded the leak by accident, but canceled it when I saw that it was A Rocket To The Moon. Now I'm thankful for that.

[f00te]

there are a few good tracks but the rest is crap
i enjoyed their EP and seeing them live at warped tho

[Gregory Robson]

Dare I say, this stuff makes me want to blast Air Supply so hard. I'm not sure I was supposed to admit that. Whoops.

[NorthstarPark]

I don't see how people can like this band and bash The Maine. They are the same fucking band!

[aradiantsunrise]

Definitely not interested in listening to this anytime soon now.

[Blake Solomon]

I don't see how people can like this band and bash The Maine. They are the same fucking band!
the singer for the maine has a much better voice imo

[Gautz]

:-| Harsh ratings...

[Romancebled]

Honestly, I'm not sure how people hate this album, but enjoy The Summer Set's new album. The Summer Set's lyrics are just as terrible.:shrug:

[marky2468]

BUMMER. this sucks.

[refgirl23]

I never intended on ever listening to this; I just read the review because I figured it would be amusing.

You sir succeeded. It was amusing.

[rawspinner]

Dare I say, this stuff makes me want to blast Air Supply so hard. I'm not sure I was supposed to admit that. Whoops.
Dare I say, you may give Blake a run for most controversial AP.net staff member

[Metal Now]

I kinda enjoyed the EP, but it left regular play pretty quickly. I have no real interest in getting this.

[ReadyForAction]

I clicked on this not sure what to expect, well shame on me for doubting you sir.

[bcguy21]

I usually always agree with most reviewers on this site, BUT I think you got this album TOTALLY WRONG...

One of the best pop album's, minus some of the lyrics, to come out this year...

[inthemidst]

i lost a whole day listening to this album and i want it back.
Haha! Wow! That bad, huh? Sorry man. I had a good laugh reading your review, though. You know, if it's any consolation at all.

[iamtaylorrr]

I dunno, I just really like the musical parts of the CD and for some reason that blocks out the horrible lyrics.

[markhimself46]

What an awful review.

[stereokiller]

loved the EP, found this decent.

seriously, if they would've sticked to what made the EP so fun to listen to, On Your Side would've def been good.

but 21% is really harsh. whoaa.

[Kurt Retenauer]

His voice sounds awful on "Mr. Right," in particular.

[RuslanFedotenko]

What an awfully good review.

[Kurt Retenauer]

What an awfully good review.
Best username ever, haha.

[trevorshmevor]

Honestly, I'm not sure how people hate this album, but enjoy The Summer Set's new album. The Summer Set's lyrics are just as terrible.:shrug:

Now here's a person I can relate with. Took the words from my mouth!

[LikeAnAvalanche]

I hate nick, ive met him, he is arrogant, and acts like he always wanted to be a disney star. Im glad the album apparently sucks.

[geebee889]

The Greetings From... EP was definitely better...there are really only a few songs on this album that I like.

[ndoleman]

wow thats a very harsh review, i like this record

[zachff]

This is one of the harshest reviews I've read in a long time here. I can't remember another this low.

[ndoleman]

Best username ever, haha.
agree hahaha

[deezee]

Thank you Blake!!! This album fucking sucks!!! So very very bland...

The first two songs aren't bad but after that it goes downhill. We've heard it done 1000 times before, and 1000 times better!

[deezee]

the singer for the maine has a much better voice imo
I would have to agree with that...

[sofaraway]

So I'm listening to their single, and why doesn't it pop out? It sounds like the guitars are muffled, because when the impact is supposed to come at the chorus nothing happens. I don't know how they recorded this, but it sounds like they didn't give a lot of attention to making their choruses pop out and catch the listener's attention.

I'll stick with Cartel, or hell, originals like The Starting Line or Motion City Soundtrack. That's good pop-punk.

[JayBee420]

Its just catchy pop rock. I like these dudes. I hope they are successful.

[PaperRival-Jake]

Paper Rival ended up on a bill one night with this kid. Unfortunately before the show I walked by his van and overheard them talking about how he didn't like the newest maine stuff. Funny to think though because I can't think of any other band to compare them to.

Anyway, we all ended up drunk before we played. This rarely happened but when it did it was typically because we were obviously at a place that was not necessarily conducive to creative, musical output and it just wore on us. The few (or more) drinks loosened that up a little.

He left his vocal tuner on a little too long after each song was over so when he said "Thank you" or "How is everyone" he sounded like a robot.

We played after them and I faintly remember calling them "A rocket to the Tuner" on stage. Apparently he heard it and he had this beefy merch kid staring me down from the side of the stage.

Anyway. That's my memory of this band.

[dpatrickguy]

OHHHH NOOOOZZZZ!! YYOu JUST DONT G3t NICK! YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF HIS FAMEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[*Ro']

Terrible record. Terrible band.

[Julia Conny]

If I were in a pop band, I would be frightened of the Blakester right now.

[ManicanParty49]

Definitely agree that there is absolutely no soul or life in the songs, especially in the drums.

Snare hits are important, but can I get a couple rolls or triplets or something to change it up?

[lucygray]

This album is sooo bad. New Brighten please. Also, I agree with whoever said how can people hate this and like The Summer Set. Both bands have terrible lyrics.

[Just An End]

The chorus to "Give a Damn" sounds EXACTLY like "Crazy for this Girl" by Evan and Jaron.. I'm sure you heard it back in middle school or high school

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[Blake Solomon]

holy fuck, the box

[blimpcityhero11]

Haha I thought exactly the same thing about "Give a Damn"... So similar.

This album has a few solid songs, but it doesn't do anything to separate it from the other pop bands out there. It is what it is I guess... There's very little reason to review bands like this anymore because you're not going to like it 90% of the time. That's not really a knock on anyone reviewing on this site; it's just the sad fact of what the genre has become.

[Indoor Living]

Haha I thought exactly the same thing about "Give a Damn"... So similar.

This album has a few solid songs, but it doesn't do anything to separate it from the other pop bands out there. It is what it is I guess... There's very little reason to review bands like this anymore because you're not going to like it 90% of the time That's not really a knock on anyone reviewing on this site; it's just the sad fact of what the genre has become.
Yep, I totally agree. There's a few songs from all of these poppy bands I could totally see myself burning onto a summer mix because they're so damn catchy, but after that, no, thank you. Writing a good melody only gets a person so far.

[MESTUPSH0W0FF]

daaaaaang that's cold

[sictransit22]

Paper Rival ended up on a bill one night with this kid. Unfortunately before the show I walked by his van and overheard them talking about how he didn't like the newest maine stuff. Funny to think though because I can't think of any other band to compare them to.

Anyway, we all ended up drunk before we played. This rarely happened but when it did it was typically because we were obviously at a place that was not necessarily conducive to creative, musical output and it just wore on us. The few (or more) drinks loosened that up a little.

He left his vocal tuner on a little too long after each song was over so when he said "Thank you" or "How is everyone" he sounded like a robot.

We played after them and I faintly remember calling them "A rocket to the Tuner" on stage. Apparently he heard it and he had this beefy merch kid staring me down from the side of the stage.

Anyway. That's my memory of this band.
Great story! Nick is a douche and this album is terrible.. great review!

I agree the lyrics are equally terrible to The Summer Set.. but the summer sets songs are definitely more energetic and fun. This cd is just bland and blah and not overly catchy.

[splitsecond]

finally a review that compares a record to an unkempt vagina!

[splitsecond]

Honestly, I'm not sure how people hate this album, but enjoy The Summer Set's new album. The Summer Set's lyrics are just as terrible.:shrug:
The summer set album is musically superior, and the lyrics are much less contrived and don't consistently sound like they were assembled in an pop music Ad Libs book. not to mention, brian dales can actually sing.

this album on the other hand could have been created by a machine with the right programming, except no machine would ever be this terrible at singing.

[wstmjon]

Yikes. I believe they may have just been wanting to write a fun record which I feel they accomplished. I like their band name too:)

[xName Takenx]

there are a few good tracks but the rest is crap
i enjoyed their EP and seeing them live at warped tho
just a disappointing release, I really enjoy their ep though...

[lucygray]

Paper Rival ended up on a bill one night with this kid. Unfortunately before the show I walked by his van and overheard them talking about how he didn't like the newest maine stuff. Funny to think though because I can't think of any other band to compare them to.

Anyway, we all ended up drunk before we played. This rarely happened but when it did it was typically because we were obviously at a place that was not necessarily conducive to creative, musical output and it just wore on us. The few (or more) drinks loosened that up a little.

He left his vocal tuner on a little too long after each song was over so when he said "Thank you" or "How is everyone" he sounded like a robot.

We played after them and I faintly remember calling them "A rocket to the Tuner" on stage. Apparently he heard it and he had this beefy merch kid staring me down from the side of the stage.

Anyway. That's my memory of this band.
Hahah he would talk down on his so-called "friends." He's a douche.

[denissuxx]

Don't like this record.

[thefoldsays]

Well, at least now I can see the grading curve in action. =)

[JokeEmIfUGotEm7]

well i for one am a fan of a rocket to the moon and enjoyed this cd. suck on my balls.

[thefoldsays]

He left his vocal tuner on a little too long after each song was over so when he said "Thank you" or "How is everyone" he sounded like a robot.

We played after them and I faintly remember calling them "A rocket to the Tuner" on stage. Apparently he heard it and he had this beefy merch kid staring me down from the side of the stage.

Oh man... The whole "cranked auto-tuner on stage" thing kinda ruins tour for me, super depressing how the kids think it's the future or something...

[UnderMyDreams]

Wow.

I really like this band and the CD.

[Blake Solomon]

well i for one am a fan of a rocket to the moon and enjoyed this cd. suck on my balls.
now this is the sort of criticism i like to see

[GetWellBoss]

i miss the days of non-autotuned stuff that had good hooks and great music to go along with. maybe im just old now though.

on a side note: i will not be checking out this album simply because the "unkempt" comment made in this review. i had an experience in college that has left me scarred for life and i do not want that to happen to me again. thanks for the flashback though blake.

[Blake Solomon]

finally a review that compares a record to an unkempt vagina!
did i put you at A LOSS FOR WORDS

[Gregory Robson]

Dare I say, you may give Blake a run for most controversial AP.net staff member
If Air Supply is the definitive line. Then so be it.

[Spenny]

What an awful review.
Agreed. To put this nearly on the level of Brokencyde is fucking stupid.

[UnderMyDreams]

I've seen them twice and I think Nick's got a good voice :shrug:

I've never noticed any auto tune live or anything, and he seems like a real cool guy. I don't get what all this auto tune criticism is here for.

The lyrics are definitely not that bad, a 1 for lyrics is ridiculous. And 2.25 for vocals? The guy can sing, the ratings on this are absolutely insane.

[UnderMyDreams]

Agreed. To put this nearly on the level of Brokencyde is fucking stupid.
This...

It really is a bad review.

[Spenny]

Like, I know that each reviewer has a different way of rating albums, so Blake may have given that album less than Julia's 16%, but to even have them in the same area as each other is astounding. Am I even listening to the same album? Because it sure as hell isn't that bad.

[Mibabalou]

hahahahah this is so funny

[splitsecond]

Agreed. To put this nearly on the level of Brokencyde is fucking stupid.
not really. it holds about the same artistic value, if not less.

[bloodyr0mance87]

i saw these guys open up for Hit the Lights a long while ago and they were pretty bad. sad to see they haven't improved since then.

[sergeantscruffy]

That is quite the scathing review. Awesome.

[blinkme]

I always look forward to your reviews whether they're positive or negative. I don't always agree with your opinion (I thoroughly enjoyed Holiday Parade's latest effort), but you're a talented and funny writer. Great review!

[xdylanx]

Digging this album!

[fran.182]

Digging this record. Some really catchy tunes. Don't get the exhaustive criticism...

[youareallfreaks]

6,400 first week. the kids are loving it.

[Kurt Retenauer]

now this is the sort of criticism i like to see
Hahahahahha

[Kurt Retenauer]

This record is bad, not 21% bad though. The production's alright, and the songs I guess can be catchy? Doesn't make them good though. The lyrics are by far the worst I've heard from a legit "band" on a label/touring/etc.

[doyouhas?]

It's really that bad and still deserves a 21?

[muggledude]

This was a great review.

[ParaFanatic]

it's catchy, i'll give them that. they're not on my list of worst bands, but maybe it's the catchyness.

[musikjunky311]

i lost a whole day listening to this album and i want it back.
Stern, but Fair.

[trappedintime]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! that is some shit. i didn't expect this the way some people were on here praising it... never liked them, not interested in this release.

[allisonnnnn]

greetings from was definitely better,
but i dont think this album was THAT bad.

[musikjunky311]

This record is bad, not 21% bad though. The production's alright, and the songs I guess can be catchy? Doesn't make them good though. The lyrics are by far the worst I've heard from a legit "band" on a label/touring/etc.
Doesn't the lead singer want to consummate with your Avatar?
I think he is head over heels for the T.Swift.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Doesn't the lead singer want to consummate with your Avatar?
I think he is head over heels for the T.Swift.
He posted some shitty cover of "Forever and Always" and talked about how much he loved her songwriting. Probably has a crush on her, but so does J.Cook apparently, so that means nothing. She's smart enough to not get tangled up in these failures, haha.

[Here It Goes]

i lost a whole day listening to this album and i want it back.

When you recount your favorite sexual experience, you mumble about unkempt body hair and look away? Man, mine are a lot fonder than that.

[musikjunky311]

He posted some shitty cover of "Forever and Always" and talked about how much he loved her songwriting. Probably has a crush on her, but so does J.Cook apparently, so that means nothing. She's smart enough to not get tangled up in these failures, haha.
Ha yeah she is working with John Mayer, she is going to the top ;-)

[Holly HoX!]

haha! sick review, blake!

[TriangularDuck]

Listening to this now, and I dunno, I'm enjoying it so far. Then again, I love gay, stupid pop music
so whatever.

Edit: Sweet, Brandon from Eye Alaska cameo in "Sometimes."

[Kurt Retenauer]

Ha yeah she is working with John Mayer, she is going to the top ;-)
Yeah I know. I wonder if it's just for one song or not. I'd love for him to work with her on a couple of songs, though. I love his stuff.

[Analog Rebellion]

The chorus to "Give a Damn" sounds EXACTLY like "Crazy for this Girl" by Evan and Jaron.. I'm sure you heard it back in middle school or high school

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Wow. That's almost law suit material.

The worst part is that Crazy for this Girl got HUGE airplay. I remember that song well. Lyrics and all. So it's not like they could say "We've never heard of that obscure, small song."

[emmx8D]

harshhhhhhhhh..but agreed. this album was a huge disappointment

[HometownHero]

I didnt like the album much either. But that score is ridiculous. The review was pretty ridiculous as well

[MattCuginidied]

i really enjoyed this review.

[lprox182]

i really liked this cd..
maybe that's cuz i love Taylor Swift and this is the same thing haha

[Dirge07]

All I've heard from them is Dakota which I really liked, but now I'm scared to listen to anything related to them now haha. Nice review mate

[Tony Pascarella]

I'm in the minority but I actually kinda like this record. Well, about 60% of it. It's not great by any stretch (and won't touch my favorites of the year list), but I'd much rather listen to ARTTM than some of the other tweeny-pop records released this year.

[BLueSS]

I like The Maine, and in turn I like this band as well.

I'm finding this cd rather enjoyable. :-)

[makeoutmags]

"the producer falling asleep on some of those doohickey buttons that make Fueled By Ramen records post-2005."

except Goodbye Blues, of course.

[makeoutmags]

whoever posted that Evan & Jaron song, let me punch you in the face for getting it stuck in my head, along with the clips from Dawson's Creek.

[Spenny]

Another comment: I find it hilarious that Blake gives this a 21%, while giving the Maine's Can't Stop, Won't Stop a 70%.

:-|

[DandonTRJ]

whoever posted that Evan & Jaron song, let me punch you in the face for getting it stuck in my head, along with the clips from Dawson's Creek.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7w7qn_family-guy-quahog-creek_shortfilms

[Spenny]

not really. it holds about the same artistic value, if not less.
*facepalm*

[singlexsorrow]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.

[Blake Solomon]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.
you seem like a smart guy, which makes everything you're saying pretty silly. there's much better music out there that will keep you mentally as well as emotionally intrigued. i'd be happy to recommend some things outside of this shitty teen-pop band

[Sic Transit Zeb]

this was amazign ha.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.
Long comment for sure.

Honestly, shitty music is still shitty music.

This band sucks, I don't like the Maine, the summer set, mayday parade(not sure why people like that garbage). It's all so bland.

[ExplodingStereo]

Normally, I support hometown bands, but I can't back this kid. I almost took pictures at one of his local shows this past year and kind of forgot to show up. He's spawned a bunch of crappy pop bands in the area too, so no fun. I only listened to that "Annabelle" song, which sounded actually alright; does it really go that downhill from there?

[jjm1]

What a horrible review, and I don't even like this band but yeah that is the worst review I have read on this website.

[ExplodingStereo]

Wow. That's almost law suit material.

The worst part is that Crazy for this Girl got HUGE airplay. I remember that song well. Lyrics and all. So it's not like they could say "We've never heard of that obscure, small song."
I'm actually friends with Evan on Facebook. I kind of want to show this to him, hahahaha.

[chitty]

I mean, did you really expect anything more?

[kristanxmarie]

I completely agree with everything you said. Terrible record.

....now that this has been said, can Justin please go back to Brighten so we can get some good music?

[Steve Henderson]

This review cracked me up...well done, Blake.

[PierceThePrada]

oh fuck you. this album is great

[Analog Rebellion]

I'm actually friends with Evan on Facebook. I kind of want to show this to him, hahahaha.

Do it.

[Duchess]

The song "Give a Damn" is a musical rip-off of 2000 one-hit wonders Evan & Jaron's "Crazy for this Girl." I had to listen 3 times to figure out why it sounded so familiar. And was utterly disappointed when I realized why.

[animalfriend]

wow, sounds awesome haha
why do labels even bother with crap like this?

[Chiodosbros13]

I actually had some hope for this but I guess it's not worth the time
thanks Blake! Your suffering spared me a day of listening to this

[splitsecond]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.
If you have to write that many paragraphs to defend an album on an internet message board, it probably is not worth defending.

[splitsecond]

wow, sounds awesome haha
why do labels even bother with crap like this?
Inspired by the $

[anamericangod]

A Rocket To The Tuner LOL

[Oh the Massacre]

Blake, just a personal question....

Do you like music? Or even your job?

I don't mind your reviews I've just yet to read a positive one.

/shrug

[EyeSouvannarath]

disappointing album, but 21% is definitely too low

[mikenewsbears]

There's a couple good songs, and one liners here and there, other then that not a lot of substance.
Justin Richard's just needs to write a new Brighten album already.

Sidebar: Speaking of "Rocket's", The new Rocket Summer song is incredible. Catchy pop music at it's finest. Bruce never disappoints.

[muggledude]

Blake, just a personal question....

Do you like music? Or even your job?

I don't mind your reviews I've just yet to read a positive one.

/shrug
He gave the new Relient K CD a pretty glowing review. And I think the new Islands too?

[ashley916]

i love this album. i don't care that it lacks any substance...it's just fun and catchy

[stevenisfading]

I'd rather listen to A Rocket to the Moon than The Maine.
The lesser of two evils and I tried getting into The Maine but it never worked out. Sucks cause I love good pop records.

[ExplodingStereo]

Do it.
Just posted it on his wall. I can't wait to see the response. It really does sound exactly like "Crazy for This Girl", pisses me off a little. I remember adoring that song when it got really popular.

[MSIndulgence]

This isn't that bad. The Summer Set's new album is a piece of shit and so is Mayday Parade's. To be honest, I like Every Avenue and Forever the Sickest kids a WHOLE HELL a lot more than any bands they're comparing this too.

[bladerdude360]

Pretty biting haha.

[lucygray]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.
The issues here is that this CD is horrible. For Justin to be working on it, I would've expected something better, especially since he's usually great at what he does (see: entire Brighten discography). Andrew from TREOS didn't join the band until after the record was done so while that's great information, it has nothing to do with the music on this album. I do agree with your whole middle paragraph. I don't understand how people can praise the Summer Set and like this. While we're talking about ripping off songs since "Give a Damn" ripped off whatever song is being discussed, "Chelsea" sounds just like "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne. I may not agree with your opinion on this album, but I can respect that you managed to get your point across without freaking out and you put together actual sentences.

[markhimself46]

I've seen them twice and I think Nick's got a good voice :shrug:

I've never noticed any auto tune live or anything, and he seems like a real cool guy. I don't get what all this auto tune criticism is here for.

The lyrics are definitely not that bad, a 1 for lyrics is ridiculous. And 2.25 for vocals? The guy can sing, the ratings on this are absolutely insane.
I completely agree. The reviews are insane and don't really make sense. A 1 for lyrics is extremely harsh. The review didn't even really talk about the C.D. much. Why are the lyrics are one? What about his voice didn't he like? He just threw in a bunch of jokes that weren't even that funny in my opinion. I feel like this is not a well-put together review. IN MY OPINION.

[Blake Solomon]

I completely agree. The reviews are insane and don't really make sense. A 1 for lyrics is extremely harsh. The review didn't even really talk about the C.D. much. Why are the lyrics are one? What about his voice didn't he like? He just threw in a bunch of jokes that weren't even that funny in my opinion. I feel like this is not a well-put together review. IN MY OPINION.
you couldn't see why the lyrics were bad from the snippet i posted? Or tell that his "high pitched snarl" was a bad thing? Reading retention is an overlooked skill. (THAT IS A BACKHANDED WAY OF QUESTIONING YOUR INTELLIGENCE BECAUSE I AM PETTY) And if you didn't like my jokes, then I've certainly succeeded handsomely with this piece.

[jallred11]

The chorus to "Give a Damn" sounds EXACTLY like "Crazy for this Girl" by Evan and Jaron.. I'm sure you heard it back in middle school or high school

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this....and there are a million of palgerisms all over the record...kids just arent very orginal anymore

[chronomic]

wack review. muzik b srius biznus

[Liz8492]

I miss Brighten :(

[FBRDC]

The album is far from AOTY material, but its not as bad as he says it is. And looking at Blake's past reviews, i found two reviews that piqued my interest:

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1122572

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1094662


The higher, Blake gave a 32% and Never Shout Never he gave a 61%. Please,tell me and everyone else how you can possibly think this album is worse that Never shout Never and the higher, who I believe to be the equivalent of sticking a piece of shit into your ear and calling it music.

[UnderMyDreams]

The album is far from AOTY material, but its not as bad as he says it is. And looking at Blake's past reviews, i found two reviews that piqued my interest:

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1122572

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1094662


The higher, Blake gave a 32% and Never Shout Never he gave a 61%. Please,tell me and everyone else how you can possibly think this album is worse that Never shout Never and the higher, who I believe to be the equivalent of sticking a piece of shit into your ear and calling it music.
This.

[makeoutmags]

I'm actually friends with Evan on Facebook. I kind of want to show this to him, hahahaha.
Wait, you're friends with Evan from Evan & Jaron on Facebook? How did that happen & what is he doing these days? (This is why I miss those VH1 shows where they tell you what one-hit wonders are doing with their lives.)

[makeoutmags]

I'd rather listen to A Rocket to the Moon than The Maine.
The lesser of two evils and I tried getting into The Maine but it never worked out. Sucks cause I love good pop records.
I actually tried to get into The Maine too... quickly realized that was a poor decision. I'm alright with accepting other people's music tastes though. Some people's thing, just not mine.

[ExplodingStereo]

Wait, you're friends with Evan from Evan & Jaron on Facebook? How did that happen & what is he doing these days? (This is why I miss those VH1 shows where they tell you what one-hit wonders are doing with their lives.)
Hahaha, I found him because I'm Facebook friends with Jeffrey Ross (that guy that's always on the Comedy Central Roasts), and he's apparently good friends with Evan and Jaron. They're actually still around and playing; they did a project like what Mae's doing where they released songs frequently for charity. Oh, and apparently he's married too. I feel like such a FB creeper right now looking all of this up.

[Blake Solomon]

The album is far from AOTY material, but its not as bad as he says it is. And looking at Blake's past reviews, i found two reviews that piqued my interest:

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1122572

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1094662


The higher, Blake gave a 32% and Never Shout Never he gave a 61%. Please,tell me and everyone else how you can possibly think this album is worse that Never shout Never and the higher, who I believe to be the equivalent of sticking a piece of shit into your ear and calling it music.
i like the guy's voice i NSN a great deal more than this, but other than production, that record isn't scored very well. I think it's a fair score, and also a better record than this. I crapped on the higher's record as well, so i wouldn't worry about the score to that one too much. they are both absolutely terrible records. 10% points is a drop in the hat when you're talking about how bad those records are.

[Blake Solomon]

Blake, just a personal question....

Do you like music? Or even your job?

I don't mind your reviews I've just yet to read a positive one.

/shrug
i do like music. i like when music doesn't pander to idiots. and i feel like that's what this stuff does. I'm not naive enough to expect music like this to be creative or mindblowing, but when the vocals are so bad and the "slow songs" are so forced, there's nothing to love. that's why i can like similar bands and not this one. it's a fine, fine line, that i will admit.

check out www.myspace.com/thefreelancewhales They have been getting me excited lately.

[FBRDC]

i like the guy's voice i NSN a great deal more than this, but other than production, that record isn't scored very well. I think it's a fair score, and also a better record than this. I crapped on the higher's record as well, so i wouldn't worry about the score to that one too much. they are both absolutely terrible records. 10% points is a drop in the hat when you're talking about how bad those records are.
aight, fair response, at least we agree that the higher are terrible

[Cliff Diver]

i lost a whole day listening to this album and i want it back.
rttavPsgdPw
I'm guessing this isn't you then :-d

[Nick Le]

Harsh. Wasn't interested before this review, or after. Good read btw.

[Nick Le]

Blake, just a personal question....

Do you like music? Or even your job?

I don't mind your reviews I've just yet to read a positive one.

/shrug
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1341661

Read that one for a positive review by Blake.

[zonto]

Except Evan and Jaron were (was?) good...

[zonto]

you seem like a smart guy, which makes everything you're saying pretty silly. there's much better music out there that will keep you mentally as well as emotionally intrigued. i'd be happy to recommend some things outside of this shitty teen-pop band

Post some of those recommendations here after you quote me please! ;-) Thanks!

[Daniel Thompson]

Paper Rival ended up on a bill one night with this kid. Unfortunately before the show I walked by his van and overheard them talking about how he didn't like the newest maine stuff. Funny to think though because I can't think of any other band to compare them to.

Anyway, we all ended up drunk before we played. This rarely happened but when it did it was typically because we were obviously at a place that was not necessarily conducive to creative, musical output and it just wore on us. The few (or more) drinks loosened that up a little.

He left his vocal tuner on a little too long after each song was over so when he said "Thank you" or "How is everyone" he sounded like a robot.

We played after them and I faintly remember calling them "A rocket to the Tuner" on stage. Apparently he heard it and he had this beefy merch kid staring me down from the side of the stage.

Anyway. That's my memory of this band.
great times, eh?

[Yellowcard2006]

Blake, just a personal question....

Do you like music? Or even your job?

I don't mind your reviews I've just yet to read a positive one.

/shrug
Read his review for The Dangerous Summer's new album Reach For The Sun.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1015542

[UnderMyDreams]

Read his review for The Dangerous Summer's new album Reach For The Sun.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1015542
I love The Dangerous Summer, and it's definitely one of my favorite albums this year. But to be honest, AJ has a good voice, but it's not amazing. And live he doesn't sound nearly as good as on the CD. To give him that high of a vocal score and Nick a 1 who is damn good live, that's absolutely ridiculous. Whether you like the CD or not and think whatever about the lyrics, Nick can sing.

[Yellowcard2006]

I love The Dangerous Summer, and it's definitely one of my favorite albums this year. But to be honest, AJ has a good voice, but it's not amazing. And live he doesn't sound nearly as good as on the CD. To give him that high of a vocal score and Nick a 1 who is damn good live, that's absolutely ridiculous. Whether you like the CD or not and think whatever about the lyrics, Nick can sing.
Yeah I agree, I heard "Dakota" and I thought it was pretty good. ARTTM is no where near as bad as a his review makes it out to be. Honestly it's nothing groundbreaking but it's easily a 50%+ album. If the maine gets a 70% then this just seems wrong. Or maybe the maine didn't deserve a 70% to begin with.

[UnderMyDreams]

Yeah I agree, I heard "Dakota" and I thought it was pretty good. ARTTM is no where near as bad as a his review makes it out to be. Honestly it's nothing groundbreaking but it's easily a 50%+ album. If the maine gets a 70% then this just seems wrong. Or maybe the maine didn't deserve a 70% to begin with.
Yeah. I like The Maine so I would put it that high, but lots of people here don't so whatever.

This is just an absolute ridiculous score. It sounds and looks more like he wanted to just destroy a CD for being pop than anything. There is absolutely NO reason those scores should be that low. Even if you don't like the lyrics, there's at least a few songs on the album with decent lyrics. And like I said, Nick can sing. To put this album as low as Brokencyde is absolutely crazy. He rated the lyrics .25 higher than they gave Brokencyde. Like, I just can't figure this review out.

A Rocket To The Moon will fill your idiotic black hole with enough substance to get you through whichever Vonnegut book you’re pretending to understand.
This part really gets me, what the hell is that even supposed to mean? If I like FTSK and A Rocket to the Moon I don't have the intelligence to understand Vonnegut? I'm an english major in college, I'll bet I understand literature better than Blake. But then again, maybe he's just looking for a false sense of superiority and wants to make himself seem more intelligent than he really is.

[deezee]

With all due respect, this is one of the most awful reviews I have read. I saw this as pretty much a hate fest on the album. Perhaps you should have mentioned that Justin from Brighten has a huge influence on their current sound. Perhaps you should have also mentioned that Matt Squire produced the record or that Andrew from TREOS is now in this band. Where's the background information for the reader to be able to get an overall picture of what is going on with the band and how/why this record came out the way it sounds? I don't mean to sound like I'm telling you how to write reviews or to sound like an ass, but I just thought there should've been a lot more legitamate information or facts, instead of presenting what seems to be a biased hate fest on the album.

On a side note, I really don't understand why a lot of people are bashing on this album. Many are praising The Summer Set's new album, when pretty much, they both have very similar sounds. I enjoy The Summer Set's music, preferably their old EPs, but the lyrics on "Love Like This" are perhaps as equally bad, if not worse, than A Rocket To The Moon's. From The Summer Set's song, "Punch-Drunk Love," "Passed out on her bathroom floor / Still drunk from the night before / But when this party ends / Wake up and do it again." No offense to The Summer Set and fans, but it's surprising how many seem to not be able to see that.

I think some people should form their own opinions about particular albums or songs, because it seems like many are just instantly agreeing with what the staff members or other users think. It's a trend I have been noticing. When The Maine was first posted on here, everyone seemed to dig them, enjoying how his vocals sound similar to Kenny Vasoli. Then after the whole leak incident with the singer, everyone started to hate on them, when the music was still the same sound. When The Summer Set news was first posted on here, nobody really cared about them, many even criticized them, and there were not much replies to their threads. Ever since the review for their new album came out, it seems like everyone just absolutely loves them now.

I understand that everyone has their own opinions and what I have said, may seem wrong or may not be agreeable to many, but all of this that I wrote are just my personal opinions and perspectives. I apologize for the length of this comment (more like an essay haha) and I am sorry if I came across as rude, offensive or disrespectful. Thanks for reading this.
For the record I said I hated this album right when it leaked...

[spunkmastaflex]

i went to youtube to see what all this ruckus was about and listened to the first 30 seconds of "annabelle" pretty goddamn awful

[Sic Transit Zeb]

rttavPsgdPw
I'm guessing this isn't you then :-d
Oh wow. That dude. Retarded.

[thatonecrazykid]

I honestly don't see why people thought this album was awful. I thought it was a pretty good pop album. My favorites are baby blue eyes, annabelle, mr. right, on your side, she's killing me, give a damn, like we used to, Haha that's like 1/2 the album.

[FBRDC]

rttavPsgdPw
I'm guessing this isn't you then :-d
So wait, FYE is what makes bands big these days? what a fuckin tool, but we should all listen to dem

[JimmyPOP]

The album is better than a 21 percent. I like 4 songs from the 6 or so i've actually listened to..which is more than 20 perfect of the entire album.

The reviews on this site are way to biased to have any credit towards anything. I mean didn't the new angels and airwaves get something similar to this too? It wasn't bad at all.

[Blake Solomon]

Yeah. I like The Maine so I would put it that high, but lots of people here don't so whatever.

This is just an absolute ridiculous score. It sounds and looks more like he wanted to just destroy a CD for being pop than anything. There is absolutely NO reason those scores should be that low. Even if you don't like the lyrics, there's at least a few songs on the album with decent lyrics. And like I said, Nick can sing. To put this album as low as Brokencyde is absolutely crazy. He rated the lyrics .25 higher than they gave Brokencyde. Like, I just can't figure this review out.


This part really gets me, what the hell is that even supposed to mean? If I like FTSK and A Rocket to the Moon I don't have the intelligence to understand Vonnegut? I'm an english major in college, I'll bet I understand literature better than Blake. But then again, maybe he's just looking for a false sense of superiority and wants to make himself seem more intelligent than he really is.
my first paragraph was about nachos. i don't think i put on any facade (WHAT DOES THAT WORD EVEN MEAN??) as to how smart or dumb I am. But now I know that you are insecure, so at least we've learned something.

[Dubui_209]

I actually liked "Annabelle."

[timb89]

ive never really liked a rocket to the moon, in all fairness ive heard mayve 2 songs that didnt appeal to me. but is this really only 3% better than this http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222 (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222?)?

[UnderMyDreams]

ive never really liked a rocket to the moon, in all fairness ive heard mayve 2 songs that didnt appeal to me. but is this really only 3% better than this http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222 (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222?)?
wow.

That guy even gave brokencyde a better vocal score than Blake gave Nick. This review so so obnoxious.

Edit:
According to Blake's blog the new Fall of Troy record(which isn't half bad) is worse than the new brokencyde CD. Hmmm...

[chelseagirl]

"Give A Damn" reminds me of "Everything I Ask For" by The Maine. The lyrical premise is the same. I really dislike this album. I got the leak a while back and I haven't listened to it since the first listen.

[PaperRival-Jake]

wow.

That guy even gave brokencyde a better vocal score than Blake gave Nick. This review so so obnoxious.

Edit:
According to Blake's blog the new Fall of Troy record(which isn't half bad) is worse than the new brokencyde CD. Hmmm...
It doesn't work the way that you are trying to say it does.
The Fall of Troy are a band and thus their new record will be reviewed against other bands in that genre and given a score that is representative of how that record stacks up against them. When reviewing a record from a mathy, prog, metal, chaos group I doubt that anyone was thinking about brokencyde. However, I'm sure that they were thinking about the history of the mathy, prog, metal genre and trying to see what this record does for it. Does it move the genre forward in any way? Compared to the first two Fall of Troy records does it progress the sound and show growth on all levels?

Disagreeing with a critique is part of the fun. Having a differing opinion is what keeps the world goin' round. With that said, in the world of music/movie reviews you can't say that the score should be higher for a metal band because it's close to the score of a crunk-core group. There is a different mindset that has to be respected before you can say it doesn't make sense.

[Lovely?]

yuck, what a fucking ugly band that makes terrible music

[Blake Solomon]

wow.

That guy even gave brokencyde a better vocal score than Blake gave Nick. This review so so obnoxious.

Edit:
According to Blake's blog the new Fall of Troy record(which isn't half bad) is worse than the new brokencyde CD. Hmmm...
yes that is logical and yes i have listened to every record released this year.

[xapplexpiex]

ive never really liked a rocket to the moon, in all fairness ive heard mayve 2 songs that didnt appeal to me. but is this really only 3% better than this http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222 (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=805222?)?
They are from two different reviewers.

But I still get what you're saying. This is def not as bad as Brokencyde...but still pretty bad.

[sunnymujo]

rttavPsgdPw

a true review

[sunnymujo]

rttavPsgdPw

made by someone who knows what hes talking about

[aradiantsunrise]

rttavPsgdPw

a true review
Haha, is it really THAT good?

[sunnymujo]

yes it is , its by far the best album of the year, and the best album fbr ever released!

[Intotheunkn0wn]

Solomon's reviews are absolute garbage. He is inconsistent and always on the defensive on every review that he writes, and then when people question why he bashes every band that doesn't fit his musical taste, he decides that you must be unintelligent. Still extremely dissapointed they keep this guy on staff, i'm pretty sure there are user's that write much better reviews. just a stupid college kid who is looking for attention, go out and find a party or something. even though i'm not sure they have those at community colleges.

[Croggs]

rttavPsgdPw

a true review
If ignorance is bliss, I envy the paradise this dude is living in.

[Blake Solomon]

Solomon's reviews are absolute garbage. He is inconsistent and always on the defensive on every review that he writes, and then when people question why he bashes every band that doesn't fit his musical taste, he decides that you must be unintelligent. Still extremely dissapointed they keep this guy on staff, i'm pretty sure there are user's that write much better reviews. just a stupid college kid who is looking for attention, go out and find a party or something. even though i'm not sure they have those at community colleges.
i actually go to a trade school, and sadly no, they don't have parties, either.

[Croggs]

Solomon's reviews are absolute garbage. He is inconsistent and always on the defensive on every review that he writes, and then when people question why he bashes every band that doesn't fit his musical taste, he decides that you must be unintelligent. Still extremely dissapointed they keep this guy on staff, i'm pretty sure there are user's that write much better reviews. just a stupid college kid who is looking for attention, go out and find a party or something. even though i'm not sure they have those at community colleges.
Mizzou, community college. To-may-to, to-mah-to.

[Blake Solomon]

Mizzou, community college. To-may-to, to-mah-to.
hahaha, touche

[opalfine]

I was going to say how this review seemed a tad bit harsh but, wow. 2 songs and I've heard enough. I think the worst part are the lyrics. They're truly horrendous. I'm thinking I could do better.

[osirisFIVE]

Hmmm, I actually like Every Avenue quite a lot =/

[i'm a big deal.]

21% is just a little harsh :|

[Formatfun]

I didn't think it was as bad as you're saying.

[Mr. Bucket]

You're so smart, Blake. How did you get so smart!? Did I mention how witty you are? I don't think I did. YOU'RE SO WITTY! I can always count on you to a write spot-on review that thoroughly dissects an album. Thank you for not attacking the band's genre on this review and giving it a much deserved low score. Bravo.

[sunnymujo]

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[sunnymujo]

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[MBIIdollaBill]

I thought his voice sounded good on the album, and yes, Give a Damn totally sucks. But i must say i enjoy the rest of the album, it's feel good pop. of course i also like the maine and taylor swift, so i'm not claiming to have any kind of cred.
taylor swift makes better pop rock than all these shitty pop rock bands.

[The Meech]

I dug this album