3OH!3 - Want

[Blake Solomon]

3OH!3 – Want
Record Label: Photo Finish Records
Release Date: July 8, 2008

Back when my brother was in high school and still in shape, he used to insist on walking around the house shirtless. Eating dinner: shirtless. Watching television: shirtless. Entertaining grandparents and various law firm partners: shirtless. Naturally, this drove my mother absolutely bonkers. She would decry his bare chest as a sign of the apocalypse, but he would stubbornly rip off his Texas Tech Red Raiders wifebeater as soon as possible each day. I could never do this because, quite embarrassingly, my chest actually indents due to a lack of any muscular development. I digress, though, as the true purpose of this is a particular occasion in which my endearing and all-knowing mother set out to teach my brother a lesson. One seemingly normal night at the dinner table we all sat down and dug in. My father, in a move never seen before, stops eating. He's laughing. He’s laughing so hard I think his mustache might fall off. We follow his gaze only to find my mother in an old lady silk bra. Her new rule was simple: if he could do it, she could do it. I haven't seen him unclothed since.

Parenting is a hard and fickle thing to master. But alas, I digress again (and again and again). Seeing my mother essentially hanging out in all her glory had me, a veritable chatterbox of nonsense, speechless. I didn’t sleep for weeks. I didn’t think I would ever feel normal again. After thousands of dollars of therapy with a certain Dr. Ronstadt, things started to look up. I went to high school. I started listening to emo. I looked at lots of porn. You know, man stuff. Then, just recently, I heard 3OH!3’s album Want. Everything I had worked so hard for was gone in a flash. I’m typing this in the fetal position. My ears have self-imposed claw marks. I will never look at a moog, synthesizer or hipster in a New Era cap the same way again. Want is going to be a bitch to repress.

It’s not that I can’t appreciate the tongue-in-cheek ridiculousness of Want. What I can't/won’t forgive is the constant fuzzy-fart beats. “I’m Not Your Boyfriend, Baby” and “Chokechain” throw in some interesting soundbites and electronic doo-dadding (like the latter’s middle eastern vibe), but each bass pound sounds more and more like a dirty bowel movement with every passing moment. Another point of contention comes in the screamy nature of Sean Foreman and Nathanial Motte’s vocals. “I Can’t Do It Alone” feigns at intelligence, but there is just far too much hasty yelling.

Still, overlooking obvious production touch-ups and magic button pushing, these guys can, umm, sing. They just choose not to. “Still Around” sounds completely out of place on Want as it downplays the hip-hop suburbia vibe for one of electro-emo angst (much like Forever The Sickest Kids’ “Coffee Break”). And hey, the song actually sounds good. Don’t pay attention to the lyrics, though. They’ll make your head explode. (“Go ahead and burn it down / I’m drunk and so is everyone else / In this devil town / They won’t let me turn around / To get one last look at my baby / While she’s still around”.) Maybe they’ll make some radio money off this song.

3OH!3 is learning, slowly. “Richman” showcases vocal distortions and quite the nifty horn beat; the vocals sound more like Gym Class Heroes than a Saosin breakdown. It’s a nifty jab at the gangster rags-to-riches ideology, but this sort of buried sarcasm happens much too infrequently. "Colorado Sunrise" revels in diversity with acoustic guitars, pianos and buzzing electronics. Its take on house DJ-style beats will have awkward kids everywhere playing with glowsticks. There's hope buried beneath Want. A bit of tweaking and some self-editing would really help these dudes achieve their dream of parody-ridden bliss. But until then, stay far far away.


Recommended If You Like: The Chronicle Brothers, Team Goldie, belligerence, Millionaires, stories that would make Oedipus pee himself, Joe and Will ASK?


www.myspace.com/3oh3

[Blake Solomon]

I dedicate this review to CatchThePhoenix.

[tait]

I dedicate this review to CatchThePhoenix.
haha

[hockeyguitar99]

that review made me lol. Very nicely written.

[Chris Fallon]

This band is all sorts of b-b-b-b-bad.

One of my favorite reviews you've ever written, Frosted Blakes.

[Rich Duncan]

HAHAHAHHAHA that intro was outstanding. Good review. I don't get why people like this band, they are just plain awful

[cubz84]

Man, I completely disagree. I'm a fan of this record and this band. I saw them play the pre-warped party a couple weeks back and they killed.

With that said, hilarious review.

[princesschad]

Terrible band, hilarious review.

[Klatzke]

Haha, this album is bad.

But it's fun, and i like it for that. I thought "Don't Trust Me" would at least get a mention as a decent song.

[applesandcyanid]

Very funny review but I disagree, I really enjoy this album man. Would've at least given it's a 6 on vocals. To each his own, the fact is that they're a fun band and trying to take them seriously will ruin them, embrace the hillariousness.

[allhourcymbals]

Hahaha amazing review.

[Short-Lived]

This band and album are fucking awful.

[heyzombiehitler]

Most interesting review ever. But I have never had any interest in this band ever.

[kbez1527]

this album isnt good at all. but i had fun listening to it so thats all i care about

[SanePsychotic]

Great review. I listened to some of the tracks on their MySpace; I can see that they might have potential but as of now they're just horrid.

[mysensesfailed3]

in my first period class last year all of our friends would ome into the same class and everybody would shot the chorus to chockechain(it was on their first full length too). that doesnt make this band any better but it sure was fun

[JimmyIymmiJ]

I heard the song "Don't Trust Me" and thought it was alright. I listened to some of their other stuff and, my goodness, what a bunch of crap.

[scmaley]

This is the kind of album that lets you know that America is still free.

[Blake Solomon]

This is the kind of album that lets you know that America is still free.


I agree with this assessment. God bless us!

[bowl of oranges]

Jeez, a 2.75 for lyrics? I don't remember seeing anything that low except for maybe Hellogoodbye, haha. I now have no desire to listen to this band.

[Heroin Robot]

why is this on the same label as anthony green

[handlikesecret]

very good review, Blake. i always look forward to them.

[sweetfootaction]

Hahaha, awesome review. Thumbs up to you sir.

It probably deserved even lower. This stuff is baaaaaaad.

[iAMhollyood315]

HAHAHAHHAHA that intro was outstanding. Good review. I don't get why people like this band, they are just plain awful


agreed. haha i don't get this band either. the intro was amazing too. nothing better than a little personal touch.

[chronomic]

you guys spend too much time 69ing each other. this band/album is pure fun.

[SandManTEND13]

haha I just have fun when listening to this band

[notoaststereo]

i just listened to a song on myspace. not good, at all.

[bloodyr0mance87]

great review! these guys are terrible.

[C480RG]

Jeez, a 2.75 for lyrics? I don't remember seeing anything that low except for maybe Hellogoodbye, haha. I now have no desire to listen to this band.

its terrible to hear/see someone limiting themselves based on a review.

[Brad Streeter]

Dude, I love you to death, but I am going to have to disagree with you on this one.

This band is fun as shit. I have been spinning this record for 2 weeks straight, and I am the farthess thing from a hip hop fan. Only suggestion to people that hate on this group is see them live then it might change your perception.

[littlebeav]

Well, Brad, I'm going to Warped tour tomorrow. Maybe they'll represent, either way this review grabbed my attention with 1) Texas Tech Red Raiders wife beaters, & 2) if they're THAt awful, I have to see them live. Of course! Good job Blake.

[Blake Solomon]

Well, Brad, I'm going to Warped tour tomorrow. Maybe they'll represent, either way this review grabbed my attention with 1) Texas Tech Red Raiders wife beaters, & 2) if they're THAt awful, I have to see them live. Of course! Good job Blake.


I've been getting my guns up since I was 2

[dpatrickguy]

When I listen to this album, i think of what could have been...

[Blake Solomon]

at least listen to "Richman," and it'll show you what the next album will sound like. Balla.

[SuicideKing]

"Want is going to be a bitch to repress"

haha... nice

[splitsecond]

Stunning Blake, just stunning.

[kigginsthisprov]

I have the album and its actually really good.

[DickVoluptuous]

This album is amazing. Blake, i think you need to see them live to catch on or you might be possibly taking them too seriously. But, this is america and you have the freedom to love it or hate it. Just like anyone else. Enjoy your 4th and holla till you pass out.

[S9Dallasoz]

Haha, this album is bad.

But it's fun, and i like it for that. I thought "Don't Trust Me" would at least get a mention as a decent song.

agreed^...I do really like "Don't Trust Me".

[katieissweet]

I don't know. This album has getting a lot plays from me lately. It's fun shit.

[saving jonathan]

Never listened to these guys before.
Your review was so good that it makes me not want to.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

what a great intro/story Blake. You and Drew are the best

[OnaedInSpace]

more detail on her cleavage was needed.

[Cooper.S.]

this album is a joke, and I mean that in a good way.

[BestBuddies]

Hahaha. Why is musicianship even a category on here? This "group" is REALLY bad.

[BON]

this is actually pretty decent but pales in comparison to their live show. if you go to warped do your self a favor and swing by

[bradsonemanband]

3OH!3 is amazing in every way. the end.

[Danny Schme]

this band is complete trash. And I listen to some pretty shifty music, by most people standards at least.

[XEmoBoyShandorX]

hilarious.

[mht]

hipsters don't wear new era caps.

[Shrillex]

great review!!! made me laugh but i also agree they're not that good

[cscwell107]

Great review! This album is so bad! Its almost unbearable!

[victoriasdf]

hahahhaha best review ever.

ecspecially "'I’m Not Your Boyfriend, Baby' and 'Chokechain' throw in some interesting soundbites and electronic doo-dadding (like the latter’s middle eastern vibe), but each bass pound sounds more and more like a dirty bowel movement with every passing moment."

[Clark]

Awkward review. Almost half of it was taken up by the intro. Still, I don't mind since you mentioned Texas Tech. Crabtree for Heisman in 09!

[Danny Schme]

why does this band throw up the Rocafella sign all the time?

[The Personist]

This review is on point. This album and this band are awful.

[absolutecrunk]

you guys spend too much time 69ing each other. this band/album is pure fun.
you spend too much time listening to this album. 69ing each other is pure fun.

[HyperactiveYout]

THIS JUST IN! Pretentious indie kids destroy all fun in music with their "wit" and "storytelling abilities". The plan is working, who will be next?

[GuitarR0cker1]

Great review, I loved it!

[redsand62]

I read this shirtless.

[rockilledisco]

epic fail on the review.

this is a band that you will either love them or hate them, but you can't deny the facts the songs are catchy. catchy sells.

i'm really on the fence with this band.

but after looking at the picture here, www.purevolume.com/3oh3 (http://www.purevolume.com/3oh3...i)

i think they have a few fans somewhere...

[Blake Solomon]

hipsters don't wear new era caps.


fuck, i forgot to ask the professor.

[Blake Solomon]

THIS JUST IN! Pretentious indie kids destroy all fun in music with their "wit" and "storytelling abilities". The plan is working, who will be next?


I'm judging the hell out of you right now.

[Jason Tate]

THIS JUST IN! Pretentious indie kids destroy all fun in music with their "wit" and "storytelling abilities". The plan is working, who will be next?
Dunno -- have any other bands you like that blow goats you'd like us to review?

[Blake Solomon]

Dunno -- have any other bands you like that blow goats you'd like us to review?


this is the best 4th of july present ever. Jason Tate fighting for my rights to be a jackass. Abe Lincoln would be so proud of what you've built.


The most telling thing about this band is the fact that so many people say that, "they're fun, but I agree." If they were that fun, I'd like them and give them a good score. Barely half the songs are redeemable in any way. Stop making excuses.

[Jason Tate]

this is the best 4th of july present ever. Jason Tate fighting for my rights to be a jackass. Abe Lincoln would be so proud of what you've built.


The most telling thing about this band is the fact that so many people say that, "they're fun, but I agree." If they were that fun, I'd like them and give them a good score. Barely half the songs are redeemable in any way. Stop making excuses.
That would be like trying to convince me Eddie Murphy movies are "fun" and I should go give them my money to watch them. "Fun" does not give someone immunity from sucking.

[Blake Solomon]

That would be like trying to convince me Eddie Murphy movies are "fun" and I should go give them my money to watch them. "Fun" does not give someone immunity from sucking.


Don't tell my dad you hate Eddie Murphy. He'll cry.

[Nick Le]

Haha, this album is bad.

But it's fun, and i like it for that. I thought "Don't Trust Me" would at least get a mention as a decent song.


haha agreed.

[Blake Solomon]

I read this shirtless.


remind me to give you a bearhug soon.

[magicmike_1234]

i keep listening to their myspace. i really dont think i like it, its just addicting. help.

[rockilledisco]

you guys want not fun, unbearable....go here.

http://www.myspace.com/brokencyde

3OH!3's starting to sound a lot better.

[Jason Tate]

you guys want not fun, unbearable....go here.

http://www.myspace.com/brokencyde

3OH!3's starting to sound a lot better.
Spend time in the chat thread today? Hahaha, that's my link!

[danielplaysbass]

im so glad im not the only one to hate this band.

[Blake Solomon]

this review needs more patriotism: http://homedir-b.libsyn.com/podcasts/91e70bba07d87e7253bd61fe51125aeb/486eb607/hollywood123/images/american%20gun%20copy.jpg

[rockilledisco]

Spend time in the chat thread today? Hahaha, that's my link!


hahah nah, i only troll the main page stuff.

what's going on in the chat thread, please tell me that band is getting torn apart...

that would make my day.

[Hamlet]

I told you bands with shitty names make shitty music.

[bowl of oranges]

its terrible to hear/see someone limiting themselves based on a review.eh, too bad

[HyperactiveYout]

you guys want not fun, unbearable....go here.

http://www.myspace.com/brokencyde

3OH!3's starting to sound a lot better.


Shit, that's the band I would have linked you to. Haha, they're an Albuquerque local. Plus I know for a fact that all their shit they're wearing in their wearing in their promotional pictures, they got in clearance at the local mall.

But hey, I've been a fan of 3oh!3 since warped last year when I was waiting for a different band to play and I saw them on the stage right next to the stage I was waiting at. I had no idea who they were, but their "anti-fun" must have been what won me over. I mean everybody in the crowd obviously was having a terrible time considering how lively it was. It was a travesty, even a year ago they were one of the biggest hits of the Denver warped.

Although, I'll admit they've changed a lot since then. They got signed, their sound has changed, and about a zillion "dance party" bands have gotten popular. So I can see where you're coming from. 3oh!3 is just a band I'm willing to stand up for, because they don't take themselves too seriously.

I'm judging the hell out of you right now.


Haha, oh god. I love you. Have my babies.

[POP!]

have a few beers, while your listening to this album, about half way, it starts to make sense.... haha
i dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing, but beer makes everything THAT much better.


AMAAZINGreview by the way, best i have read in awhile:)

[E.VonDahl]

Great review, but as bad as this band is, they're a lot of fun to listen to.

[MarsEatWorld]

i like your storytelling abilities

[Heart-A-Tact]

I dig a few songs from this album.

[killbrand.com]

This band is like a shity version of Forever The Sickest Kids

[xhandgunxheart]

Team Goldie > 3OH!3
Comparing the two is blasphemous.

[chronomic]

you spend too much time listening to this album. 69ing each other is pure fun.

haha

[Klatzke]

this is the best 4th of july present ever. Jason Tate fighting for my rights to be a jackass. Abe Lincoln would be so proud of what you've built.


The most telling thing about this band is the fact that so many people say that, "they're fun, but I agree." If they were that fun, I'd like them and give them a good score. Barely half the songs are redeemable in any way. Stop making excuses.
eh? that's not really an excuse.

Just like i said in the Dragonforce thread.. they're talented, but i don't like them.

This is the opposite, I like them, but they aren't really all that talented at writing music.

[The Personist]

This band is like a shity version of Forever The Sickest Kids

Metro Station is a shitty version of FTSK.
3OH!3 is like a shitty version of Metro Station.

They're a bit farther down on the scale of suck than you've here rated them.

[Kurt Retenauer]

shush guys,
shut your lips.
do the hellen keller,
and talk with your hips.
:-D

[Billy Da Mute]

haha hilarious review. makes me want to check these guys out.

[Riot Like Words]

hahahah.. ouch

[joshy hizzle]

classic review.

[ak4]

Still Around


thats the only noteworthy track because they sing..and they sing very fucking well i might add. other than that...i pirated it, and i will not pay a dime..thanks for one fucking track 3OH!3//maybe if the release was good id consider spending money on this. but it shiould just be mass recycled and used for better things..like new toys for toddlers, or maybe chinese throwing discs

[Blake Solomon]

Still Around


thats the only noteworthy track because they sing..and they sing very fucking well i might add. other than that...i pirated it, and i will not pay a dime..thanks for one fucking track 3OH!3//maybe if the release was good id consider spending money on this. but it shiould just be mass recycled and used for better things..like new toys for toddlers, or maybe chinese throwing discs


oh my god hahahahahah

[ak4]

oh my god hahahahahah



did i say something wrong? lol

[boykosaurus]

This is the kind of album that lets you know that America is still free.

Greatest wit I've seen in a while.

Interesting and entertaining review Blake, and I like the American flag avatar.

[boykosaurus]

this review needs more patriotism: http://homedir-b.libsyn.com/podcasts/91e70bba07d87e7253bd61fe51125aeb/486eb607/hollywood123/images/american%20gun%20copy.jpg

http://www.nataliedee.com/040605/america-is-awesome.jpg

[joeoqt]

This review made my day.

[scmaley]

Greatest wit I've seen in a while.

Interesting and entertaining review Blake, and I like the American flag avatar.

You obviously haven't listened to the album yet. ;-)
Actually I could argue that this album proves that America is more free than at it was at it's founding. Someone would have been at least chased out of town for uttering the lines: Shoosh girl, shut your lips/Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips.

[meekers]

I couldnt disagree with this review more. Unfortunately, there are some pretty horrid tracks on this album ('Still Around', 'Photofinnish', and 'Colorado Sunrise') but the good tracks make up for it ten fold. Personally, I really like the deep moog tones and half time head bobbing beats. It's so fun to just get into and bob your head and laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. I mean, they're two suburban white scene dudes making gangster ass rap.

I'd say it like a mix of The Faint's beefy moog tones, Young Love's dancey, 16th note hi-hat grooves, and DMX's rough vocal styling. I think 41% is far too harsh. No where near an A or even a B at that, but some of the tracks are outstanding.

[weezingly]

i completely disagree with everything in this review except the intro. i don't know how true that is. but, i love this ablum, and i love 3oh!3. maybe you have to hear their old stuff to really appreciate it, but it is definitely a good album with a lot of excellent songs. maybe it just depends on your personal preference. There are plenty of clever lyrics as well. I really love "Don't Trust Me", especially the lines "Hush girl, shut your lips. Do the hellen keller and talk with your hips". If that's not clever, i don't know what is.

[Adrian Villagomez]

haha, love the intro, Blake.

[highasakyt]

don't like the album

but

"tell your boyfriend if he's got beef/that i'm a vegetarian/and i ain't fucking scared of him"

is a great line.

amazing review, the intro made me laugh really hard, because it reminded me of my brother. minus our mom showing up half naked.

[Blake Solomon]

don't like the album

but

"tell your boyfriend if he's got beef/that i'm a vegetarian/and i ain't fucking scared of him"

is a great line.

amazing review, the intro made me laugh really hard, because it reminded me of my brother. minus our mom showing up half naked.


pee your pants hard?

[cereal4life]

I hate it how people try to justify an album by saying it's "fun". An album can still be absolute shite even though it's fun. Either way, I haven't heard this album and I don't intend on hearing it either! Entertaining review Blake. This review merely confirmed my suspicions of this album!

That story is awesome! I can so imagine that happening in my household. Partly because my brother used to walk around topless everywhere; "is it me or is hot in here?" haha those were the days.

[cereal4life]

That would be like trying to convince me Eddie Murphy movies are "fun" and I should go give them my money to watch them. "Fun" does not give someone immunity from sucking.

Dang it, I knew I should have read the rest of the thread before I contributed! I concur wholeheartedly.

[highasakyt]

pee your pants hard?

not that hard. haha

but pretty damn close.

about as hard as doll centipede:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o29/wilhelmmeis/myspace/monsterdoll.jpg

[Klatzke]

not that hard. haha

but pretty damn close.

about as hard as doll centipede:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o29/wilhelmmeis/myspace/monsterdoll.jpg
That's so creepy...

[blimpcityhero11]

Hahaha... I don't care what you say. "Don't Trust Me" is incredibly catchy...

[tkidu]

this review is shit

get a life, have some fun, and you bandwagonners need to get a life and off ap.net

[hockeyguitar99]

this review is shit

get a life, have some fun, and you bandwagonners need to get a life and off ap.net

So I'm guessing your playlist switches between this band, millionares and brokencyde right?

[TSTLSOOM]

wow.
they arnt THAT bad lol
they do have some catchy songs.
but i do agree the lyrics are lame.
lol

[MADSTA]

Most entertaining review. Ever.

[Mibabalou]

funt fact #6


3OH!3 is actually in the bible as the 11th plague, they just edited it out

[Broclee]

I lol at the fact that making fun of this band is cool.

[FBRAddict<3]

They make me laugh like no other and I mean it isn't as this band is as bad as certain others that will go unmentioned...

[tm24x]

Possibly the most entertaining thing I have ever read...

[Dm!tr! the !st]

You should write mroe reviews. I loved this. But the album.. I expectedmroe from all the hype I heard, I finally listen and... gahhh.

[bjm1702]

The song Don't Trust Me is pretty popular in Australia

[Punkbitch3OH!3]

I love 3OH!3 and I really love this album. It makes me laugh a lot. And it is pretty much making fun of all the annoying gangsta music...haha. Plus its adding awesome technoy stuff. Not to mention these guys have great voices. I really love I'm Not Your Boyfriend...especially the part that goes "These children learn form cigarette burns, fast cars, fast women and cheap drinks..." And Still Around is a great song. And Colorado Sunrise. And I Can't Do This Alone is freaking amazing.

This review was entertaining...but I disagree with it when he says this album wasn't too good.

Oh and why didn't he mention Don't Trust Me...it is the single...and its really funny and a good song.

[ninetyFhOURs]

in a musical sense, this album leaves much to be desired.
in a comedic sense, it leaves little to be desired.
its fun factor? fairly high.
I'll leave it on my ipod in case i get stuck with musical duty at a tool's house.
Kid Cudi will get plays first, though

And "Colorado Sunrise" is a respectable song, stand alone

[oneChances]

i actually like the part of "i'm not your boyfriend baby"
when it actually stops rapping and it slows down.

i also like "Don't trust me."
the rest of the album's a joke.

[SimplyChaotic17]

I kind of enjoyed the album, some songs I had difficulty sitting and listening to but, I'm going to check
them out on Warped and try to get a better understanding of their music.

[Spenny]

I must say, upon reading this back, I realized that this is probably my favourite review on the site.
Nicely done Blake.

[Spenny]

But I must also add that I do not like this band. Still Around gives me hope... but they won't change up their entire style and make an entire album of songs like that.

[Blake Solomon]

I must say, upon reading this back, I realized that this is probably my favourite review on the site.
Nicely done Blake.
i wish funny blake would come out of hiding. He's being a spoil sport lately.

[Spenny]

i wish funny blake would come out of hiding. He's being a spoil sport lately.
Well maybe you'll be the one who reviews the Brokencyde LP. :-d

[Chiodosbros13]

I know so many people in my school that love them. The only reason I don't hate them completely is because I'm sure they don't take themselves seriously

[denissuxx]

I really liked Don't Trust Me for a period last summer, but it's grown boring, and the rest of the album is mediocre

[sheslostcontrol]

I'm not a huge fan, but 'Don't Trust Me' features one of the best lyrics ever! A-hem, "And tell your boyfriend, if he says he's got beef/that I'm a vegetarian and I ain't f*cking scared of him." Bellissimo! And is insanely catchy. Normally I don't give into my guilty pleasures, but I had to for 30H!3

[SuchArrogance]

Should've been called Do Not Want.

And Blake, do you ever write a review that isn't made of all kinds on awesome?

[girlnot-grey]

Wow I can't believe this came out in July 2008. I started listening to them late last year and now they are touring New Zealand with Basshunter so thought I'd give the album another listen. Still irresistibly catchy, hope they put on a good show.

[DuracellBunny97]

album wasn't all bad, certainly not worth paying for, but the lyrics are probably the worst part

[xxPorcupine]

They are so musically confused, i just listened to the album and its like WTF.
It makes my ears hurt. Agree with this review 100%

[StayBrutal19]

This album is good if you like this type of music, simple as that. If you are biased and dont even like this genre, dont bother making a review, this is a solid album

[RadiantEyes]

How did this get a 41! It deserves a 2, in about everything about it..

[UpperNinety]

Donotwant