Four Year Strong - Enemy Of The World

[Drew Beringer]

Four Year Strong – Enemy Of The World
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Record Label: Universal Motown/Decaydance

When I initially contacted Universal Motown about an advance of Four Year Strong’s hotly anticipated major label debut, Enemy Of The World, they told me I was SOL. When I asked why, they told me that someone had stolen the master copy.

That damn monkeywizard (http://www.absolutepunk.net/member.php?u=1119572)…

After reading his pathetic attempt (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1548651) at reviewing, I PM’d monkeywizard asking how I could obtain the new FYS album to give it the proper review it deserved. After a lengthy back and forth exchange in which he made fun of my 5950 hat collection and reminded me that Aaron Rodgers has never won a playoff game, he made it known that there was nothing I could do to get that master copy. Little did he know that I had some brand new Set Your Goals’ demos (monkeywizard’s a big fan). So in exchange for the demos (which were really just songs from New Again tagged as SYG tracks - monkeywizard is going to be pissed), I finally acquired the master copy of Enemy Of The World. After my first listen, I was floored. It was immediately evident that this album was built with machine guns, spiked bats, jagged rocks, and skulls. Oh yeah, I can’t forget about the wolves either. Enemy Of The World hits harder, runs faster, and operates more smoothly than its predecessor. Yes, the duel-vocals, infectious choruses, and delicious breakdowns are still present, only this time they sound a lot bigger. The production difference between this and Rise or Die Trying is dramatic. And you can thank Machine for that. He found the perfect balance between grit and gloss, as Four Year Strong have never sounded crisper.

Enemy Of The World still contains all the elements of FYS that you love - it’s just more refined and focused, as the songs don’t tend to blend together this time around. Also, Four Year Strong has constructed some songs that could see some success on radio, such as the NFG-tinged “Find My Way Back,” and its chorus that’ll have you pogo-ing up and down in no time, as well as “This Body Pays The Bill$,” which may feature the best chorus the band has written to date. “Flannel Is The Color Of My Energy” will be immediately become a fan favorite, as Josh Lyford’s synth works as the perfect complement to Dan O’Connor and Alan Day’s double barrel guitar attack.

But don’t fret yet faithful readers, Four Year Strong still brings the xmoshx. Album opener “It Must Really Suck To Be Four Year Strong Right Now” is bursting with breakdowns, while “What The Hell Is A Gigawatt?” showcases FYS doing what they do best, which is giving beatdowns in the key of happy. The blistering “On A Saturday” is paced by Lyford’s synthesizer work, while the call and return between vocalists O’Connor and Day highlights “Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride.”

But it wouldn’t truly be a Four Year Strong record if there wasn’t at least 5-6 instances of gang vocals, and, boy, does Enemy of the World deliver. From the first single, “Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)” to the epic closer whose punches have the strength of kicks, it is a sing-along smorgasbord. “Nineteen With Neck Tatz” is basically all (awesome) gang vocals, as drummer Jake Massucco provides the spine to the mayhem. While each track offers some variety of gang vocals, nothing compares to the chanting and howling of the aforementioned album closer, “Enemy Of The World.” The band takes all the best parts from previous songs and throw them all together into one big party. Lyrics such as “And if you bring the heart/then I’ll bring the beat!” will end up in no less than 235 Facebook and Twitter statuses the day the album releases. It’s the biggest, loudest, most fist-pumping-est song to come from the Worcester quintet.

Plain and simple, Enemy Of The World is a pop-punk juggernaut. It is exactly how I wanted Four Year Strong to follow up the much-adored Rise or Die Trying, as they have topped that album by far. Fans will need a new pair of mesh shorts to mosh in, because their old pair will be ruined after listening to Enemy Of The World for the first time.

Track Listing:
1. It Must Really Suck To Be Four Year Strong Right Now
2. On A Saturday
3. Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)
4. Nineteen With Neck Tatz
5. Find My Way Back
6. What The Hell Is A Gigawatt?
7. One Step At A Time
8. The Body Pays The Bill$
9. Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
10. Flannel Is The Color Of My Energy
11. Enemy Of The World
Produced by: Machine

Four Year Strong is:
Dan O’Connor – vocals/guitar
Alan Day – vocals/guitar
Joe Weiss – bass
Jake Massucco – drums
Josh Lyford – synth/vocals

Official Website (http://www.fouryearstrongmusic.com); Official Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/fouryearstrong); Official AP.net Profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/fouryearstrong)

[NateGolubiewski]

Well-written review, as always. Definitely excited for this release. A little disappointed at the creativity rating, but I could see how FYS might lack in that area.

[Lunar]

Good album.

[xapplexpiex]

Awesome review. I'm def buying this when it comes out. Their last album was pretty great.

[Daigle lol]

Such an awesome review, the beginning made me lol.
Bet you after reading this review, a few people will already make that line their facebook/twitter statuses, even before hearing the song xD

[Numero10]

R.O.D was much adored? I thought it was kinda boring except for Bada Bing! and Beatdown

[runningohfive]

I have to take a listen, I absolutely loved "It Must Really Suck To Be Four Year Strong Right Now"

Funny review by the way.

[Charles777]

Great review. I want to hear this so badly.

[inthemidst]

Haha! Great review, Drew. One of my most anticipated releases this year. The first part made me laugh!

[zubinmoosa]

Great review. Can't wait to hear this

[live.]

Funny intro. Excited to hear that this record hits hard after hearing the softer "Wasting Time".

[zachff]

Never got in to this band or their last CD, but after this review I'll give it a listen. Kind of disappointed there wasn't one criticism in the review, but I guess that's what a Reviewer Tilt of 10 gets me

[gjpinizz]

R.O.D was much adored? I thought it was kinda boring except for Bada Bing! and Beatdown
you are wrong.

such a great review. the last sentence made me lol. can't freakin wait for this album to come out

[owiseone35]

I love how you gave this the exact same rating as the Set Your Goals review ha ha. Not saying it's a bad or god thing I just find it humorous with the comparisons between the two bands.

[kabir]

Necesito escuchar este album

[tyramail]

good review. makes me anticipate this even more.

[Rynaldo]

could it be that you didnt listen to the write album...just saying beacues it hasn't been released yet

[Protested Hero]

I can't wait to listen to this.

[SingleDoubt]

Good album.
hasn't leaked yet, faker.

good review overall. i cannot wait to hear this. RODT still hasn't left my regular rotation since it's release so hopefully this lives up to it.

[*Ro']

Very excited now.

[Chuck!]

which were really just songs from New Again tagged as SYG tracks

LOL

[alecesp09]

they just do pop/punk better than anyone else

[Chuck!]

could it be that you didnt listen to the write album...just saying beacues it hasn't been released yet
bigger LOL

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Haha, the intro was perfect and the closer was great too. Excellent review. Really pumped for this one.

[EvilZeppelin]

Now I'm even more pumped!

[slimfenix182]

I might check this out, despite the horrendous song titles.....This Body Pays The Bill$"???? with a money symbol?? ugh *cringe*

[jco3]

Wow, I can't freaking wait now!!!

[aerofan11]

Average: 38%. Who other than Drew and Monkeywizard (;-)) has heard this album?

EDIT: The average has gone up, so ignore this comment.

[allisterkid]

I'm really surprised, but relieved that you like this album (because you seemed to have no interest in their first album). Not that I doubt your pop-punk taste these days, as it seems like the genre has grown on you over the last 3 or 4 years.

I'm really excited. Leak it please. I need new pop-punk for my "pre-game beer-concert" showers this weekend (and my weekends start on Thursday).

[Danny PlayWork]

So sick of everyone fawning all over this band. Such a Boys Night Out (BBABK era) rip-off.

[bandnamexmyname]

awesometacular

[ThisIsNotDan]

yeah the iTunes previews made it sound like this record is alot more refined and cohesive than RODT. this is gonna be such a fun summer album

[McIrish]

Newfoundglorycore

[Alexx Miller]

Hahaha awesome review. This gets me so stoked for this release.

[Chrisj182]

Mint review, cannot wait for this album. How much money do the AP users have to raise together so you give us a listen of this album?

[BozzBlonde]

Awesome review. I can't wait for this album to come out.

[COREhorizon]

Last sentence was awesome. So stoked for this, and to see them on Warped this year.

[spezialk]

I know I've BEEN excited to hear this record, but this truly drove that notion home. I'm now PSYCHED to hear this!

[luvsickcatalyst]

R.O.D was much adored? I thought it was kinda boring except for Bada Bing! and Beatdown
I personally loved it. I put that record on whenever I was drawing or sketching stuff for a good part of 2008. Fantastic stuff, especially since they're local.

I cannot wait for this though, they're having their CD release show at Newbury Comics right near me, gonna be sick.

[gr33ndayfr3ak]

Wow, the "haters" in this thread are pathetic. Awesome review, one of my most anticipated this year.

[handlikesecret]

awesome review. can't wait to hear this album.

wicked funny intro as well.

[JayBee420]

Wouldn't it be fist-pumping-EST?

[mcquizzle]

So sick of everyone fawning all over this band. Such a Boys Night Out (BBABK era) rip-off.
So sick of pretentious ass clowns going into threads and complaining.

:wallbash:

[SLoT]

So sick of pretentious ass clowns going into threads and complaining.

:wallbash:
Seconded. Now to act like most people in here...

I'm so fucking stoked for this!

[Thomas Nassiff]

loving the review, very well-written. all the 30 second clips are up on itunes which i was listening to while i read this, and i am uncontrollably stoked for this. cant wait to get my hands on my preorder. just a little over a week left....

[ajaggedpulse]

haha. i can't wait to hear this.

[NateFoundGlory]

you are wrong.

such a great review. the last sentence made me lol. can't freakin wait for this album to come out
It's his opinion. Shut up.

I can't wait for this, it sounds fantastic. Why are the user reviews for this lower than the user reviews for the fake monkey one? I find that amusing.

[bencoles]

Now persuaded to check this out.

[stonecoldfox]

March 9th..I'm literally leaving my house for maybe an hour that day...going out to buy this and final fatnasy and then just basking in the glory of the two for the next week or so...I mean it will be srping break so why not.

[Yellowcard2006]

Grrreat review. I want this

[ReadyForAction]

So sick of everyone fawning all over this band. Such a Boys Night Out (BBABK era) rip-off.
woah man I never caught that before

[guernica5]

stoked! mad props on that little exchange with monkey wizard hahahaha

[mikeob]

anyone got a link for the album?

[Drew Beringer]

Wouldn't it be fist-pumping-EST?
yes it would be, haha I love how I can misspell a word that's not even a real word.

[newfoundmichael]

R.O.D was much adored? I thought it was kinda boring except for Bada Bing! and Beatdown
Could never get into the last album...maybe this one will be better.

[marky2468]

siked

[alilbravetoaste]

I don't need to pump my fist to look sweet.

[Danny PlayWork]

So sick of pretentious ass clowns going into threads and complaining.

:wallbash:
yes, god forbid someone disagrees with a review. that would thoroughly disrupt our FYS loving utopia. how dare I speak up against the almighty deity this is FYS. Heracy!!!

[Danny PlayWork]

woah man I never caught that before
are you being serious of sarcastic?

[shika]

I don't need to pump my fist to look sweet.
this party sucks

[gjpinizz]

It's his opinion. Shut up.

I can't wait for this, it sounds fantastic. Why are the user reviews for this lower than the user reviews for the fake monkey one? I find that amusing.
it's my opinion, shut up.

[wall e]

MA pride.

[Chris Fallon]

Really enjoy the two singles. Hope it lives up to my expectations.

[=BornForThis=]

Boner.

[Drew Beringer]

Pete Wentz retweeted my review on twitter, haha

[chronomic]

how was one step at a time? they do full band style?

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Jesus I can't wait for this. I still haven't gotten tired of Rise or Die Trying.

[Drew Beringer]

how was one step at a time? they do full band style?
yeah and it's a really good song too haha

[MorningStar10]

well written and to the point review, i liked their first album just like Set Your Goals, and SYG really brought it with the new album, and by the sounds of this review so do FYS.

Hope they get some good commercial success also, as they seem like a good bunch of grounded guys.

[PlanetDahmz]

Jesus I can't wait for this. I still haven't gotten tired of Rise or Die Trying.

Same, I could listen to that CD every day for the rest of my life. And the fact that this one might be BETTER is just... ridiculous.

[ChaplainTappman]

to the epic closer whose punches have the strength of kicks
WIN

[drivethruaz]

awesome review!

[ReadyForAction]

are you being serious of sarcastic?
haha serious, but I can see why you could mistake that

[Schmidty Says]

they just do pop/punk better than anyone else
...except SYG

[Drew Beringer]

WIN
glad someone finally got it.

[Whereisreggie]

You made me so stoked.

[Rest_Easy]

yes, god forbid someone disagrees with a review. that would thoroughly disrupt our FYS loving utopia. how dare I speak up against the almighty deity this is FYS. Heracy!!!
you didn't disagree with the erview you disagreed with the people.

then you implied that because a comparison may be made (your opinion) to another band that a band does not matter. That logic is riddled with errors and the overall way you said it is provocative.
You then end up sounding like you are better for recognizing the comparison you made.

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I also could not get into their first cd. I'll give this a spin when it comes out if not for fairness then most certainly for the well written review.

[taylerx0]

Love the review, excited for the album.

[*crying stars*]

Sucks that Jersey Shore has ruined the fist pump, because I have a feeling I will be fist-pumping all over the place with this album.

Sweet review, Drew. Still jealous you have it.

[holybatmon]

Gonna be fist pumpin like champs...

Can't wait to see them live again in May. So good.

[x13looDx]

ROD was weak in my opinion, but Wasting Time (Eternal Summer) is a great song, if the whole album's like that it's going to be great

[Dirge07]

Mucho excitedo

[sleepyseanzzz]

great review drew

id give my middle nut to have this album by this weekend in time for the mustache party im going to

[_><_]

Awsome review. Can't wait to hear the album.

[xlife2lifelessx]

I want this now, this review got me so excited for march 9th!

[jonisthenewblac]

see the problem with this is that i'm way more excited than i previously was, and that's a little too excited, its like another xmas in march

[SomedayTheFire]

So sick of pretentious ass clowns going into threads and complaining.

:wallbash:
eh people aren't allowed dislike this band? that was the most hypocritical post I've read in a long time.

[HometownHero]

8.5 on musicianship. Really?

[billyboatkid]

Just recently started liking this band. Stoked for this release.

[Ruggiero2oo8]

I'm fucking pumped for this disc.

[copeland]

Haha nice review.

[Burn That Shit]

bad.

[Alexx Miller]

I'm fucking pumped for this disc.
I probably have said this before, but I fucking love your avatar.

[Jason Tate]

you didn't disagree with the erview you disagreed with the people.

then you implied that because a comparison may be made (your opinion) to another band that a band does not matter. That logic is riddled with errors and the overall way you said it is provocative.
You then end up sounding like you are better for recognizing the comparison you made.

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I also could not get into their first cd. I'll give this a spin when it comes out if not for fairness then most certainly for the well written review.
He's the producer from their first album. Pretty sure he's kidding.

[JayBee420]

yes it would be, haha I love how I can misspell a word that's not even a real word.
I'm just "that guy." haha.

[Broclee]

Awesome review, can't wait to check this out.

[Bongi5788]

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride is the most badass track you guys will ever hear. I think Id say it has the best musicianship on the album, but it just ROCKS the whole time.

[Bongi5788]

and for people excited for On a Saturday it is definitely the song that sounds the most different for FYS, but its a great song that keeps growing on me. HUGEE WOAAAHs and chorus.

[hiya]

this was probably the most entertaining review I've read in a while, good job! can't wait to hear this.

[InBetweenAisles]

Great review. Really looking forward to listening to this album.

[Jaimehere]

I R ENVIOUS, can i have the master copy too? :(

[cory-182]

I've been disappointed in their last two releases, but I do enjoy Wasting Time (Eternal Summer).

[sweepthenation]

Need to have now

[robat19]

can't wait for this.

[walshknilb281]

I feel like I've heard double barrel guitar attack 100 times before, time for a new saying when the album contains two guitarists

[Yellowcard2006]

The 30 seconds clips just blended together. Waiting for a full stream

[sleepyseanzzz]

im pretty sure jason has had a copy of this for a while? i just remember reading a blog of his a few months back

anyway im going to see them on march 11th and probably an hour after the show at midnight i will be turning 21, call me crazy but im gonna try to stick around afterwards and hang out with them on my 21st birthday

[Mattylikesfilms]

So in exchange for the demos (which were really just songs from New Again tagged as SYG tracks - monkeywizard is going to be pissed), I finally acquired the master copy of Enemy Of The World.

hahahah

why so much hate STILL for New Again? Geesh.

This review makes me excited. I am hoping the eternal summer song was the worst song on the new album since I hate that song very very very much.

[steve187]

so stoked

[imelliott]

Flannel Is The Color Of My Energy is one of the best song titles i've ever heard.

[alecesp09]

...except SYG
haha i was waiting for that.. can't we all just like them both equally??

[more heart]

Reading this review is making even more excited to listen to this record.

[Bongi5788]

Flannel Is The Color Of My Energy is one of the best song titles i've ever heard.
I dont wannna live a dayyyyy, without a piece of you to keep me companyyyyy

prepare to have the line stuck in your head all day.

[sleepyseanzzz]

haha i was waiting for that.. can't we all just like them both equally??
i do, giglife tour FTW

[catherinexhimel]

I thought that this was good, but I don't think that it was anything compared to Rise Or Die Trying.

[Chiodosbros13]

Thanks Drew
now waiting for March 9th will be even harder
nice review though :D

[loveisdead]

Fucking awesome review, Drew. Can't wait to hear the album.

[laxcrs]

were you supposed to review dessa? also good review here

[Numero10]

I personally loved it. I put that record on whenever I was drawing or sketching stuff for a good part of 2008. Fantastic stuff, especially since they're local.

I cannot wait for this though, they're having their CD release show at Newbury Comics right near me, gonna be sick.
Don't get me wrong, I like this band, I loved their 2005 demo that was up on iTunes but ROD fell kinda short for me. But I am looking forward to this release.

[Aneurisms07]

I think I will pre-order this now.

[Numero10]

Could never get into the last album...maybe this one will be better.
Exactly what I'm hoping for.

[laxcrs]

is the nfg one the one that goes "build up all the walls that have been destroyed"?

[redsoxguy676]

Leak this shit!

[TSTLSOOM]

IDK if its been said but Its Connor haha

[gjpinizz]

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride is the most badass track you guys will ever hear. I think Id say it has the best musicianship on the album, but it just ROCKS the whole time.
how do you know this???????

[gjpinizz]

Fucking awesome review, Drew. Can't wait to hear the album.
dude what does a green name mean? never seen that before

[savestheday3x3]

should of ended with "it must really suck to be set your goals right now" just to get back at that guy... but good thing you didn't, cause it wouldnt be true. lol

[loveisdead]

dude what does a green name mean? never seen that before

Moderator.

[saab_girl]

Thank you for this awesome review. So excited to actually hear it all!

[yayitsjoe]

i need this album. no joke, i'm so fucking pumped for this. and this review certainly didn't help.

also, great review. the part about the SYG demos being new again tracks retitled made me laugh.

[AUGUSTinBETHANY]

Don't understand the love for this band I mean joe's old band 'duck hunt" was better I think when I used to play shows with them back in the day!

[brenByah]

The album art alone makes me want to purchase it.

[MelissaMDaniels]

ooo i'm excited

[brokenmixtape]

I have to pre-order this

[brook183]

"the demos (which were really just songs from New Again tagged as SYG tracks - monkeywizard is going to be pissed"

hahahahahaa

[birtcho]

I had a feeling this was going to be epic after hearing It Really Must Suck To Be Four Year Strong Right Now. That song is miles ahead of anything off the debut

[InaGreendase]

Never got in to this band or their last CD, but after this review I'll give it a listen.

I could barely stand this band before this album, but I've tolerated at least one listen through of this so far. Shit's still a little ridiculous sometimes with the over-the-top vocal/forced shout/whatever, but they junked a lot of the pointless mosh crap.

Still not really melodic hardcore, but a lot less gimmicky at least.

[Argentine]

Best opener so far this year. I'll never buy a Set Your Goals album again. :ugo:

[Lunar]

hasn't leaked yet, faker.

good review overall. i cannot wait to hear this. RODT still hasn't left my regular rotation since it's release so hopefully this lives up to it.

Because recieving advance albums for promo purposes is surely a way I can hear the album, right?

[Loyaltabk]

just listened to the song clips

hella bad-ass

[SingleDoubt]

Because recieving advance albums for promo purposes is surely a way I can hear the album, right?
no, the master was stolen so no promos. hence the beginning of this review.

[flks511]

This album is one of the reasons I've given up on pop-punk.

[KingsCrossing]

haha, 87%, what a joke.

[Durge]

why hasn't this leaked yet

[sleepyseanzzz]

Don't understand the love for this band I mean joe's old band 'duck hunt" was better I think when I used to play shows with them back in the day!
sweet brag bro

[therookielot]

already made that lyric my fb status lol

[jay_klinkhammer]

Cannot wait to hear it

[Nick Le]

Good review. I'm excited for this.

[encmetalhead]

It's a really good album. I think it might've been over hyped but review is spot on.

[Two Headed Girl]

Drew, I love you, your 59/50 collection, and this review.

[lostfear]

So sick of everyone fawning all over this band. Such a Boys Night Out (BBABK era) rip-off.
wow...I disagree...and I LOVE BNO.

[cristinaa]

pretty excited to hear it.

[Montauk1222]

This review just made me so much more excited for this.

[Schmidty Says]

haha i was waiting for that.. can't we all just like them both equally??
I had to say it. They're two completely different bands, and they play two different types of pop-punk.

You can like them both equally. For me, I love FYS but I'm biased towards SYG. Their music (the Mutiny! album specifically) really helped me get by when I went through some rough times. So I'll always take SYG. I'm stoked to hear this album though!

[introduction]

Hahaha monkeys.

[xSpillFiction]

i love the way you did this review. A+ for you.

[Bongi5788]

how do you know this???????
I know this because I have the album and have listened to it all the way through about 20 times in 4 days no exaggeration. I am also an album reviewer, just not for ap.net.

[Brandon Allin]

Really enjoyed reading this, Drew. Good job!

[DontCare]

Well done

[NorthstarPark]

I got tired of ROTD and I kinda lost interest in this band but I'll give this CD a try. When I hear this band name I'm like "ehhhh". I guess once the summer comes (which is like April in Houston) I might be into them more.

[TSTLSOOM]

Moderator.
wait ur name is green? see this isnt good for color blinds haha

[Max_123]

lol this review had me thinking it was from Blake for a second

[AUGUSTinBETHANY]

sweet brag bro
Thanks man.. yeah joe and I used to play shows ALL THE FRCKIN time back in early 2000 it was fun his band reminded me a lot like the prize fight

[JGood4]

Can't wait.

[gjpinizz]

Moderator.
nice

[gjpinizz]

I know this because I have the album and have listened to it all the way through about 20 times in 4 days no exaggeration. I am also an album reviewer, just not for ap.net.
sweet, have you written a review for it somewhere yet?

[trevorshmevor]

Hm. I remember them releasing a song a while ago called "Cavalier"... it wasn't that bad, but I could definitely see why it didn't make the record after hearing the 30 song clips on iTunes. Does anyone else know the song I'm talking about?

[Lunar]

no, the master was stolen so no promos. hence the beginning of this review.

You're so thick.

[LilRyan732]

you're right about “This Body Pays The Bill$,” it's my favorite track on the album and that chorus still hasn't left my head

[Gautz]

Im soooo looking forward to this album!!

[Intotheunkn0wn]

i don't think i've ever been more excited for an album to come out...this might finally take "take this to your grave" off my number 1 spot haha....LOVE fys

[Bongi5788]

sweet, have you written a review for it somewhere yet?
No review yet, but I will answer any question you have about the album since Im obsessed with it and already know about 70% of the lyrics

[gjpinizz]

No review yet, but I will answer any question you have about the album since Im obsessed with it and already know about 70% of the lyrics
hm. well whats your favorite track(s)? also, how do like it compared to rodt? i'm skeptical but hopeful that they'll top rodt, it just seems so difficult cause it was such a freaking good album

[encmetalhead]

hm. well whats your favorite track(s)? also, how do like it compared to rodt? i'm skeptical but hopeful that they'll top rodt, it just seems so difficult cause it was such a freaking good album
What The Hell Is A Gigiwatt is amazing and probably my favorite right now.

I love this over RODT, RODT was boring imo.

I think one of my staff members will review this at audiopinions.net but I may also write a review for it.

[Rest_Easy]

He's the producer from their first album. Pretty sure he's kidding.
yeah I'm not in the know with that stuff.

[sleepyseanzzz]

last summer was the longest wait because this will be the death of us and explains it all were coming out on the same day and i was seeing both of them on giglife a couple days later.....the wait for this album is absolutely killing me but again i am seeing them a couple days after it comes out which just happens to the night of my 21st

[SingleDoubt]

You're so thick.
no, you're a fake. if you got an advance then i would assume you'd tweet about it cause you tweet about every little music thing that you come across. i've done my homework, you dont have it.

[EvenBetterYet]

He's the producer from their first album. Pretty sure he's kidding.

Matt Robnett/Nik Tyler produced the first album, not this guy.

[robsurrenders]

Matt Robnett/Nik Tyler produced the first album, not this guy.
Why you gotta hate on tate?

[Jason Tate]

Matt Robnett/Nik Tyler produced the first album, not this guy.
Ah.. works at the same company then? He works for Matt Robnett (http://www.myspace.com/playworkproductions).

Danny Goldberg: Contact:danny@playworkproductions.c om
Danny is the newest addition to the PlayWork Management team, bringing six years of industry experience that includes artist management, tour management and band promotion/marketing. His client lists at various times have included Halifax, The July Week, I Am The Avalanche, A Static Lullaby, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Scenic, Go Radio, Lannen Fall and Barnida. Danny comes on board as 'Artist Manager/A&R Representative' and will work alongside the rest of the PlayWork team in supporting our existing clients and reaching out to develop new relationships.

[Lunar]

no, you're a fake. if you got an advance then i would assume you'd tweet about it cause you tweet about every little music thing that you come across. i've done my homework, you dont have it.

LOLOLOLOL

[andrewa5]

Cant wait to hear all the tracks from this album!

[Max_123]

Hm. I remember them releasing a song a while ago called "Cavalier"... it wasn't that bad, but I could definitely see why it didn't make the record after hearing the 30 song clips on iTunes. Does anyone else know the song I'm talking about?
the song is a b-side

[nickthehick2]

Man, I can't wait. This is the best band around.

[fashionshowdown]

"Fans will need a new pair of mesh shorts to mosh in, because their old pair will be ruined after listening to Enemy Of The World for the first time."

You win. Game over. Best Review line ever.

[*Ro']

Such a Boys Night Out (BBABK era) rip-off.
Hum, I love both but no...

[trevorshmevor]

the song is a b-side

Ah, thanks for clearing that up for me!

[letsgoflyers]

is it really as good as everyone seems to be making it out to be? the last record didnt have lasting power for me, hope this can change my opinion.

[kco24lp]

Love the review

[twisterisonfire]

already put "And if you bring the heart, then I’ll bring the beat!" as a status on our facebook analog))

actually, it is better than facebook. you can upload music and video....and there are lots of stuff...

it's not fucking spam, i really think that facebook suck a bit comparing to this)))

http://vk.com

though there's a lot of russians and others, there are also some americans (Take one Car band, for sure) and other people)))

add me, if you want to
http://vk.com/id2919977

[ThisIsNotDan]

no, the master was stolen so no promos. hence the beginning of this review.

lol

[Drew Beringer]

lol
no man, I really fought a monkey wizard!

[ThisIsNotDan]

no man, I really fought a monkey wizard!

dude, I LIVE in Worcester. I have to dodge them little bastards all the fuckin time!

[AUGUSTinBETHANY]

dude, I LIVE in Worcester. I have to dodge them little bastards all the fuckin time!
Webster, right here.

[eriatarka24]

Great review, can't wait to listen to this.

[Ava1anche]

"such as the NFG-tinged “Find My Way Back,” and its chorus that’ll have you pogo-ing up and down in no time"

I heard this song today and I feel exactly this way. It's great. My favorite off the album.

[RyanFTW]

"Find my Way Back" is amazing, the background vocals at the end seal the deal for me, so brilliantly catchy. I can only imagine me singing along to this in the backseat of a friend's car, 8 beers in.

[SweetThye]

This is the kind of album that will be in EVERYONE'S car for days, months, and years.

[cwhit412]

Shit. This is good.

[thesiz]

i actually like this band... but every song on this album sounds exactly the same. im bored already.

[onthereg]

Holy shit after hearing this, I could NOT be more excited to see them UPSTAIRS at the fucking Palladium on March 9, day of album release. Anyone else going as pumped as I am?

[ThisIsNotDan]

it blows my mind that there are people who think this is a disappointment compared to RODT

[youngz]

Great album! Too much gang vocals in my opinion

[whenyourearound]

Fans will need a new pair of mesh shorts to mosh in, because their old pair will be ruined after listening to Enemy Of The World for the first time.

hahha love it

[Max_123]

it blows my mind that there are people who think this is a disappointment compared to RODT
agreed, just like the review says it hits harder than RODT and they haven't changed their style at all to where old fans can't get into it
blows my mind

[Broclee]

Great album! Too much gang vocals in my opinion
There's no such thing as too many gang vocals.

[Thomas Nassiff]

There's no such thing as too many gang vocals.
this. i just DL'd the leak. shit is awesome.

[Max_123]

:highfive:

[Ava1anche]

There's no such thing as too many gang vocals.
This

[.KillMoneen.]

i actually like this band... but every song on this album sounds exactly the same. im bored already.
Honestly, there is not a song on here that stands out to me. It's not catchy and fun to sing along with like the last album. It just does not do it for me.

[Khaos]

Honestly, there is not a song on here that stands out to me. It's not catchy and fun to sing along with like the last album. It just does not do it for me.
Agreed. Its to yelly for me and not singy enough for sing-a-longs. Wasting Time is decent but I think all the vox need to be rerecorded.

[cackerjacks]

i think a fucking brainless monkey wrote this review. you are a fucking idiot, this album is possibly better than rise or die trying, WHY the FUCK did it take them 2 years to out out a new album? because, they wanted to make this album bad fucking ass. but its people like you that put talened hard work to crap with you shitty ass reviews. go fuck yourself you dickless piece of shit and open your ears. you are deaf to good music

[Drew Beringer]

i think a fucking brainless monkey wrote this review. you are a fucking idiot, this album is possibly better than rise or die trying, WHY the FUCK did it take them 2 years to out out a new album? because, they wanted to make this album bad fucking ass. but its people like you that put talened hard work to crap with you shitty ass reviews. go fuck yourself you dickless piece of shit and open your ears. you are deaf to good music
uhhh

[onetwentyseven]

i think a fucking brainless monkey wrote this review. you are a fucking idiot, this album is possibly better than rise or die trying, WHY the FUCK did it take them 2 years to out out a new album? because, they wanted to make this album bad fucking ass. but its people like you that put talened hard work to crap with you shitty ass reviews. go fuck yourself you dickless piece of shit and open your ears. you are deaf to good music
lololololol.
you're a fucking idiot, troll.

[Big_Guy]

is it just me or are there extra guitar melodies in Wasting Time on the album as opposed to the single?

obviously not, but I wonder why I didn't pick up on them before

[Big_Guy]

Honestly, there is not a song on here that stands out to me. It's not catchy and fun to sing along with like the last album. It just does not do it for me.
damn, every chorus is huge and catchy as shit. plenty to sing along with

[punchmentheface]

Ive been following these guys sense right before rod came out. Holy shit Im in love with the new album. It makes me sooo happy! Well worth the wait

[friskycurtain]

Listening to it now and it ain't half-bad. RODT is still better thus far.

[_Lukas_]

I listened to it once. Meh. Listened to it twice. Kind of meh. Third time. A little less meh. Fourth time? This is awesome. No meh in sight. Such a grower I.M.O, but now I really do like it, juggernaut is a great word to describe it!

[N30n ScEne BOi]

FYS aRrrrr Toe TaLLY BoDatioUS XDXDXD

[jpd19125]

album rules. love the track with Jay Pepito from RS, what is a gigawatt? hopefully they come around soon.

[Broclee]

The more I've listened to this, the more I love it.

[mms13]

anyone else hate it? RODT is sooo much better imo

[robat19]

uhhh

lol

[Sic Transit Zeb]

wasn't a fan after the 1st album but now it's changed. very, very good.

[FreshyFresh23]

Awesome review, love these guys - and by the sound of it I will love this cd too.

[yellowben]

Flannel is the Color of my Energy is an awesome way to describe themselves, haha

[Thomas Nassiff]

excellent review, drew. it flows really well. but i hate when we agree on things, because i just wrote mine and i feel like there's a spot where they're too similar.

best gang vocals ever recorded? i think so.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Flannel is the Color of my Energy is an awesome way to describe themselves, haha
beard is the texture of my energy?

[mms13]

It's like they forgot how to sing on this album. ROTD was full of delicious harmonies...the guys are actually really good vocalists. This CD is just all their grunting. No catchy melodies, no awesome harmonies, just noise! This was one of my most hyped albums and its really really disappointed me. I'm just gonna stop listening to it so it doesn't taint how awesome RODT is

[Broclee]

It's like they forgot how to sing on this album. ROTD was full of delicious harmonies...the guys are actually really good vocalists. This CD is just all their grunting. No catchy melodies, no awesome harmonies, just noise! This was one of my most hyped albums and its really really disappointed me. I'm just gonna stop listening to it so it doesn't taint how awesome RODT is
You're obviously listening to the wrong album.

[ZachCTC]

excellent review, drew. it flows really well. but i hate when we agree on things, because i just wrote mine and i feel like there's a spot where they're too similar.

best gang vocals ever recorded? i think so.
Couldn't agree more. The recording quality of the gang vocals is impeccable.

[Thomas Nassiff]

It's like they forgot how to sing on this album. ROTD was full of delicious harmonies...the guys are actually really good vocalists. This CD is just all their grunting. No catchy melodies, no awesome harmonies, just noise! This was one of my most hyped albums and its really really disappointed me. I'm just gonna stop listening to it so it doesn't taint how awesome RODT is
alan and dan have both DRAMATICALLY improved their vocals. all it takes is one listen to find my way back, one step at a time, or flannel is the color of my energy for that to be obvious.

[mms13]

alan and dan have both DRAMATICALLY improved their vocals. all it takes is one listen to find my way back, one step at a time, or flannel is the color of my energy for that to be obvious.
I mean, to each his own, but I just don't hear it. Listen to wrecked em damn near killed em. In the chorus - thats singing. real singing. Sure they're hitting notes on EOTW but they all have the 'this close from screaming' feel to them, and personally i think it sounds stupid

[Thomas Nassiff]

I mean, to each his own, but I just don't hear it. Listen to wrecked em damn near killed em. In the chorus - thats singing. real singing. Sure they're hitting notes on EOTW but they all have the 'this close from screaming' feel to them, and personally i think it sounds stupid
like you said, to each his own.

[JGood4]

Great Album.

[J(ason)]

solid review man, good album too. "pop-punk juggernaut" -perfect

[stereokiller]

the first two lines of the record remind me of lg fuad.

anyways, i used to think the term pop punk juggernaut was used purely for some Millencolin records. i guess i was wrong.

[yayitsjoe]

the last line of this review made me lol.

[Macbeth.]

It's like they forgot how to sing on this album. ROTD was full of delicious harmonies...the guys are actually really good vocalists. This CD is just all their grunting. No catchy melodies, no awesome harmonies, just noise! This was one of my most hyped albums and its really really disappointed me. I'm just gonna stop listening to it so it doesn't taint how awesome RODT is

:squint:

[brandon_260]

Can't wait to pick it up, doesn't come out in Canada till the 16th though

[MFSchris]

The Itunes bonus track is AMAZING by the way, definitely worth the 99 cents

[yayitsjoe]

find my way back and one step at a time are eh for me. (and i think they kinda sound the same)

rest of the album is fantastic.

[handlikesecret]

so good. so very good. i know it's early in the year and all, but i wouldn't be surprised if this end up in my top 15.

[JGood4]

The Itunes bonus track is AMAZING by the way, definitely worth the 99 cents
Agreed.

[FallOutWeeze]

Amazing Album

[mikeandike1993]

so good. so very good. i know it's early in the year and all, but i wouldn't be surprised if this end up in my top 15.
very true, this album will deff be in my top 15, prolly even top 10, along with BFMV, GC, AILD, and AA!, and a few more that im forgetting

[Gloryneverfades]

I wasn't a huge fan of their first album, but I'm really enjoying this one.

[drevolk49]

LOVE this band!

[genx]

worst vocals i have ever heard from a band, learn to sing or just stop!