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I heard "Rhythms" by Sum 41 on a CD sampler and instantly was attracted to their energy and melodic style of punk. So, because I think I'm addicted to all things musical, I went out and bought the album "All Killer, No Filler".
From the outset you can tell these Canadian Punkers have a prominent sense of humour, much emphasised in the first track which is basically a spoof intro, as seen on CD's like Smash and Ixnay on the Hombre by the Offspring.
"Nothing On My Back" is one of those storming tracks that can get stuck in your head for days and days without you even realising it, and by the end of it you just want to hear the track again or you swear you'll go crazy. Maybe that's just me...
"Never Wake Up" is all of 50 seconds long, right on guys, way to be punk. Apparently it’s about never waking up, now I'm sure there is a deeper meaning in here somewhere...
"Fat Lip" just plain rocks, and that's the honest truth. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not want to just jump around and get all that anger out! Therapy you might say. All the band members take a turn at singing this song, and the line "I don't wanna waste my time, become another casualty of society" just totally appeals. A very funny video too!
"Rhythms" is more rhythmic you might say, melodic, another jump around the room tune, less paced but still incredibly fast. I think they should release this for sure.
"Motivation" speaks of their despair of never being bothered to do anything, something we are all familiar with. Another sing-a-long rock-a-long teenage 'hate my life' song. Gotta love 'em.
"In Too Deep" slows it down, starts like a blooming Sugar Ray song - picture yourself on a beach time. It talks about a slightly lovelorn relationship, and I guessed that this would eventually become a single, as it seemed slightly more commercial than the rest of the album.
"Summer" is just one of those tracks, not outstanding, yet not total rubbish, angry and full of laid back, punky, Californian "whoas". Well, where would be without them, huh?
"Handle This" is pretty darn funky, it's got of those hooks that you catch on to very quickly, makes me smile, not that's its meant to, because its angry, of course!
"Crazy Amanda Bunkface" wins the title for most ridiculous song name, but not award for best song. It kind of merges in, same old, same old, jump around material.
"All She's Got" fast paced, rock out, not much else to say.
"Heart Attack" I love. A brilliant intro, totally cool build up, and the chorus that just appears from nowhere, screams in your face and ends with a funky little ditty. A song about the perils of getting up - oh yes! This song redeems them from any mediocre songs.
"Pain For Pleasure" is a humorous 80's metal p*ss take. I think the drummer sings it, and actually the guitar parts are kinda cool - I didn't just say that did I? It's without a doubt a funny end to an album.
Sum 41 sometimes appear to be trying too hard to be that band they want to be, but I think that their next album will problem get them there. Still this album is a whole lot of fun, and at times it just totally rules, worth buying for the humour and "Fat Lip". Much heavier than their contemporise such as Blink 182 and New Found Glory, but if they must be called "Punk Pop", it's Punk Pop with a huge dangerous sharp edge. A very promising future for Sum 41 I think! Worth a listen if you feel like the kids aren't alright!
Firebalt.
From the outset you can tell these Canadian Punkers have a prominent sense of humour, much emphasised in the first track which is basically a spoof intro, as seen on CD's like Smash and Ixnay on the Hombre by the Offspring.
"Nothing On My Back" is one of those storming tracks that can get stuck in your head for days and days without you even realising it, and by the end of it you just want to hear the track again or you swear you'll go crazy. Maybe that's just me...
"Never Wake Up" is all of 50 seconds long, right on guys, way to be punk. Apparently it’s about never waking up, now I'm sure there is a deeper meaning in here somewhere...
"Fat Lip" just plain rocks, and that's the honest truth. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not want to just jump around and get all that anger out! Therapy you might say. All the band members take a turn at singing this song, and the line "I don't wanna waste my time, become another casualty of society" just totally appeals. A very funny video too!
"Rhythms" is more rhythmic you might say, melodic, another jump around the room tune, less paced but still incredibly fast. I think they should release this for sure.
"Motivation" speaks of their despair of never being bothered to do anything, something we are all familiar with. Another sing-a-long rock-a-long teenage 'hate my life' song. Gotta love 'em.
"In Too Deep" slows it down, starts like a blooming Sugar Ray song - picture yourself on a beach time. It talks about a slightly lovelorn relationship, and I guessed that this would eventually become a single, as it seemed slightly more commercial than the rest of the album.
"Summer" is just one of those tracks, not outstanding, yet not total rubbish, angry and full of laid back, punky, Californian "whoas". Well, where would be without them, huh?
"Handle This" is pretty darn funky, it's got of those hooks that you catch on to very quickly, makes me smile, not that's its meant to, because its angry, of course!
"Crazy Amanda Bunkface" wins the title for most ridiculous song name, but not award for best song. It kind of merges in, same old, same old, jump around material.
"All She's Got" fast paced, rock out, not much else to say.
"Heart Attack" I love. A brilliant intro, totally cool build up, and the chorus that just appears from nowhere, screams in your face and ends with a funky little ditty. A song about the perils of getting up - oh yes! This song redeems them from any mediocre songs.
"Pain For Pleasure" is a humorous 80's metal p*ss take. I think the drummer sings it, and actually the guitar parts are kinda cool - I didn't just say that did I? It's without a doubt a funny end to an album.
Sum 41 sometimes appear to be trying too hard to be that band they want to be, but I think that their next album will problem get them there. Still this album is a whole lot of fun, and at times it just totally rules, worth buying for the humour and "Fat Lip". Much heavier than their contemporise such as Blink 182 and New Found Glory, but if they must be called "Punk Pop", it's Punk Pop with a huge dangerous sharp edge. A very promising future for Sum 41 I think! Worth a listen if you feel like the kids aren't alright!
Firebalt.
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Dr Gonzo wrote:
> The lead singer from Sum 41 has a face that just begs to be punched - just look
> at it - asking for it.
Ironically enough, my 10-year-old sister called him baby-faced today! I was watching MTV2 today and Sum 41 came on and plugged the channel, but there voices were so 'californicated'. I hate Californian voices, they sound so lazy and not bothered. Grrrr. Well, good not and god speed, I'm off to the sack. Ciao!
Citzen
> The lead singer from Sum 41 has a face that just begs to be punched - just look
> at it - asking for it.
Ironically enough, my 10-year-old sister called him baby-faced today! I was watching MTV2 today and Sum 41 came on and plugged the channel, but there voices were so 'californicated'. I hate Californian voices, they sound so lazy and not bothered. Grrrr. Well, good not and god speed, I'm off to the sack. Ciao!
Citzen
sum 41 = some canadian punks trying so hard to match the totally unique style of the beastie boys but failing dismally due to them not even having 1/1000000000 of the talent the beastie boys have. just wait til the beastie boys album sometime this year and then you won't even remember sum 41. don't really know why i'm comparing them to the beasties, they don't deserve it
The lead singer from Sum 41 has a face that just begs to be punched - just look at it - asking for it.
Oh, and they suck, another one from the Limp Bizkit/Papa Roach/Offspring/etc White-Boy-Pain production line. Oh, but there a tad more punky - well excuse me...
Oh, and they suck, another one from the Limp Bizkit/Papa Roach/Offspring/etc White-Boy-Pain production line. Oh, but there a tad more punky - well excuse me...
Ant wrote:
> I heard the song "In Too Deep,2 and liked it, so I was thinking of buying
> the album. But I am not an impulse buyer, especially with music. Thanks for the
> review Firebalt.
Stay away from it like the plauge. It is one of the most meaningless, pointless albums I have ever had the misfortune to hear.
> I heard the song "In Too Deep,2 and liked it, so I was thinking of buying
> the album. But I am not an impulse buyer, especially with music. Thanks for the
> review Firebalt.
Stay away from it like the plauge. It is one of the most meaningless, pointless albums I have ever had the misfortune to hear.
I heard the song "In Too Deep,2 and liked it, so I was thinking of buying the album. But I am not an impulse buyer, especially with music. Thanks for the review Firebalt.
ARGHHHHHHHH Voice of the Sum 41/Blink bands taking over ARGHHHHHHHH!
Don't Like Them...
Nuff' Said
Listen to Ok Computer :)
Nuff' Said
Listen to Ok Computer :)
SUM 41= Beastie Boys/Less than Jake/Britney Spears
I heard "Rhythms" by Sum 41 on a CD sampler and instantly was attracted to their energy and melodic style of punk. So, because I think I'm addicted to all things musical, I went out and bought the album "All Killer, No Filler".
From the outset you can tell these Canadian Punkers have a prominent sense of humour, much emphasised in the first track which is basically a spoof intro, as seen on CD's like Smash and Ixnay on the Hombre by the Offspring.
"Nothing On My Back" is one of those storming tracks that can get stuck in your head for days and days without you even realising it, and by the end of it you just want to hear the track again or you swear you'll go crazy. Maybe that's just me...
"Never Wake Up" is all of 50 seconds long, right on guys, way to be punk. Apparently it’s about never waking up, now I'm sure there is a deeper meaning in here somewhere...
"Fat Lip" just plain rocks, and that's the honest truth. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not want to just jump around and get all that anger out! Therapy you might say. All the band members take a turn at singing this song, and the line "I don't wanna waste my time, become another casualty of society" just totally appeals. A very funny video too!
"Rhythms" is more rhythmic you might say, melodic, another jump around the room tune, less paced but still incredibly fast. I think they should release this for sure.
"Motivation" speaks of their despair of never being bothered to do anything, something we are all familiar with. Another sing-a-long rock-a-long teenage 'hate my life' song. Gotta love 'em.
"In Too Deep" slows it down, starts like a blooming Sugar Ray song - picture yourself on a beach time. It talks about a slightly lovelorn relationship, and I guessed that this would eventually become a single, as it seemed slightly more commercial than the rest of the album.
"Summer" is just one of those tracks, not outstanding, yet not total rubbish, angry and full of laid back, punky, Californian "whoas". Well, where would be without them, huh?
"Handle This" is pretty darn funky, it's got of those hooks that you catch on to very quickly, makes me smile, not that's its meant to, because its angry, of course!
"Crazy Amanda Bunkface" wins the title for most ridiculous song name, but not award for best song. It kind of merges in, same old, same old, jump around material.
"All She's Got" fast paced, rock out, not much else to say.
"Heart Attack" I love. A brilliant intro, totally cool build up, and the chorus that just appears from nowhere, screams in your face and ends with a funky little ditty. A song about the perils of getting up - oh yes! This song redeems them from any mediocre songs.
"Pain For Pleasure" is a humorous 80's metal p*ss take. I think the drummer sings it, and actually the guitar parts are kinda cool - I didn't just say that did I? It's without a doubt a funny end to an album.
Sum 41 sometimes appear to be trying too hard to be that band they want to be, but I think that their next album will problem get them there. Still this album is a whole lot of fun, and at times it just totally rules, worth buying for the humour and "Fat Lip". Much heavier than their contemporise such as Blink 182 and New Found Glory, but if they must be called "Punk Pop", it's Punk Pop with a huge dangerous sharp edge. A very promising future for Sum 41 I think! Worth a listen if you feel like the kids aren't alright!
Firebalt.
From the outset you can tell these Canadian Punkers have a prominent sense of humour, much emphasised in the first track which is basically a spoof intro, as seen on CD's like Smash and Ixnay on the Hombre by the Offspring.
"Nothing On My Back" is one of those storming tracks that can get stuck in your head for days and days without you even realising it, and by the end of it you just want to hear the track again or you swear you'll go crazy. Maybe that's just me...
"Never Wake Up" is all of 50 seconds long, right on guys, way to be punk. Apparently it’s about never waking up, now I'm sure there is a deeper meaning in here somewhere...
"Fat Lip" just plain rocks, and that's the honest truth. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not want to just jump around and get all that anger out! Therapy you might say. All the band members take a turn at singing this song, and the line "I don't wanna waste my time, become another casualty of society" just totally appeals. A very funny video too!
"Rhythms" is more rhythmic you might say, melodic, another jump around the room tune, less paced but still incredibly fast. I think they should release this for sure.
"Motivation" speaks of their despair of never being bothered to do anything, something we are all familiar with. Another sing-a-long rock-a-long teenage 'hate my life' song. Gotta love 'em.
"In Too Deep" slows it down, starts like a blooming Sugar Ray song - picture yourself on a beach time. It talks about a slightly lovelorn relationship, and I guessed that this would eventually become a single, as it seemed slightly more commercial than the rest of the album.
"Summer" is just one of those tracks, not outstanding, yet not total rubbish, angry and full of laid back, punky, Californian "whoas". Well, where would be without them, huh?
"Handle This" is pretty darn funky, it's got of those hooks that you catch on to very quickly, makes me smile, not that's its meant to, because its angry, of course!
"Crazy Amanda Bunkface" wins the title for most ridiculous song name, but not award for best song. It kind of merges in, same old, same old, jump around material.
"All She's Got" fast paced, rock out, not much else to say.
"Heart Attack" I love. A brilliant intro, totally cool build up, and the chorus that just appears from nowhere, screams in your face and ends with a funky little ditty. A song about the perils of getting up - oh yes! This song redeems them from any mediocre songs.
"Pain For Pleasure" is a humorous 80's metal p*ss take. I think the drummer sings it, and actually the guitar parts are kinda cool - I didn't just say that did I? It's without a doubt a funny end to an album.
Sum 41 sometimes appear to be trying too hard to be that band they want to be, but I think that their next album will problem get them there. Still this album is a whole lot of fun, and at times it just totally rules, worth buying for the humour and "Fat Lip". Much heavier than their contemporise such as Blink 182 and New Found Glory, but if they must be called "Punk Pop", it's Punk Pop with a huge dangerous sharp edge. A very promising future for Sum 41 I think! Worth a listen if you feel like the kids aren't alright!
Firebalt.
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