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With all these people being slaves to nu-metal (I know that's going to make me very unpopular…) I thought I'd write some reviews of some alternative rock that isn't metal.
Pennywise- 'Land of the free?'
Pennywise are and always have been an awesome band, thriving off their positive mental attitude, pointing out things which are wrong, but never aimlessly moaning about how bad this or that is. Land of the Free? is their most politicised album to date. After their early days of socio-political issues, then the dark days of 'Full Circle', the album released after band member Jason Matthew Thirsk died, and then came 'Straight Ahead' which included a mixture of political and social themed songs.
Now comes the dawn of a new age for Pennywise. Their sound has changed, and althogh it is relatively subtle, die hard fans will instantly recognise the change, which is reminiscent of the different vocal (deeper, and more gravelly) style heard on 'Full Circle' after 'About Time'.
The first song is ‘Time Marches On’ and is an awesome start. The album really hits the ground running. I won’t go through a track by track analysis of the album, because I will only be praising every track. Seriously, there are no weak tracks to this album. Just about every track is stand out, and simply amazing. The only two which I feel aren’t quite as good as the rest (although they are still great tracks, but they are just not quite up to the awesome standard of the others in my opinion) are ‘Set me Free’ and ‘WTO’.
Every other track to me is simply stunning. Pennywise always sound passionate, and this album is no exception, with fast, heavy tracks and incredible vocals, that range from as emotional and passionate as you like to venom dripping with anger. This latest album also benefits from great production. It really does sho on tracks like ‘Land Of The Free?’ and ‘Enemy’. There is even a track, ‘Who’s on your side’ which is co-written by Brett Gurewitz, Bad Religion member (he has now re-joined Bad Religion), and owner of Epitaph records. This track is just as incredible as the rest.
Pennywise are just as amazing as ever. You won’t be disappointed by this album. Get it and hear the sound of a real band not some manufactured rubbish.
If you like fast, heavy Punk Rock get this. If you like political awareness in bands, get this. If you like anti-authoritarian songs, get this. If you like Punk Hardcore, get this. If you like Steps or S-Club 7, then stick to the radio.
Pennywise- 'Land of the free?'
Pennywise are and always have been an awesome band, thriving off their positive mental attitude, pointing out things which are wrong, but never aimlessly moaning about how bad this or that is. Land of the Free? is their most politicised album to date. After their early days of socio-political issues, then the dark days of 'Full Circle', the album released after band member Jason Matthew Thirsk died, and then came 'Straight Ahead' which included a mixture of political and social themed songs.
Now comes the dawn of a new age for Pennywise. Their sound has changed, and althogh it is relatively subtle, die hard fans will instantly recognise the change, which is reminiscent of the different vocal (deeper, and more gravelly) style heard on 'Full Circle' after 'About Time'.
The first song is ‘Time Marches On’ and is an awesome start. The album really hits the ground running. I won’t go through a track by track analysis of the album, because I will only be praising every track. Seriously, there are no weak tracks to this album. Just about every track is stand out, and simply amazing. The only two which I feel aren’t quite as good as the rest (although they are still great tracks, but they are just not quite up to the awesome standard of the others in my opinion) are ‘Set me Free’ and ‘WTO’.
Every other track to me is simply stunning. Pennywise always sound passionate, and this album is no exception, with fast, heavy tracks and incredible vocals, that range from as emotional and passionate as you like to venom dripping with anger. This latest album also benefits from great production. It really does sho on tracks like ‘Land Of The Free?’ and ‘Enemy’. There is even a track, ‘Who’s on your side’ which is co-written by Brett Gurewitz, Bad Religion member (he has now re-joined Bad Religion), and owner of Epitaph records. This track is just as incredible as the rest.
Pennywise are just as amazing as ever. You won’t be disappointed by this album. Get it and hear the sound of a real band not some manufactured rubbish.
If you like fast, heavy Punk Rock get this. If you like political awareness in bands, get this. If you like anti-authoritarian songs, get this. If you like Punk Hardcore, get this. If you like Steps or S-Club 7, then stick to the radio.
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misterhappy I sense a good taste of music in you.
Rival Schools and Jimmy Eat World are great bands and really deserve a look into. I see Rival Schools going very far, their debut album is well worth a listen.
If you are into the Emo side of things try New End Original :-)
Rival Schools and Jimmy Eat World are great bands and really deserve a look into. I see Rival Schools going very far, their debut album is well worth a listen.
If you are into the Emo side of things try New End Original :-)
Great review!
By the way have you heard of Rival Schools or Jimmy Eat World - the emo end of the punk spectrum?
By the way have you heard of Rival Schools or Jimmy Eat World - the emo end of the punk spectrum?
With all these people being slaves to nu-metal (I know that's going to make me very unpopular…) I thought I'd write some reviews of some alternative rock that isn't metal.
Pennywise- 'Land of the free?'
Pennywise are and always have been an awesome band, thriving off their positive mental attitude, pointing out things which are wrong, but never aimlessly moaning about how bad this or that is. Land of the Free? is their most politicised album to date. After their early days of socio-political issues, then the dark days of 'Full Circle', the album released after band member Jason Matthew Thirsk died, and then came 'Straight Ahead' which included a mixture of political and social themed songs.
Now comes the dawn of a new age for Pennywise. Their sound has changed, and althogh it is relatively subtle, die hard fans will instantly recognise the change, which is reminiscent of the different vocal (deeper, and more gravelly) style heard on 'Full Circle' after 'About Time'.
The first song is ‘Time Marches On’ and is an awesome start. The album really hits the ground running. I won’t go through a track by track analysis of the album, because I will only be praising every track. Seriously, there are no weak tracks to this album. Just about every track is stand out, and simply amazing. The only two which I feel aren’t quite as good as the rest (although they are still great tracks, but they are just not quite up to the awesome standard of the others in my opinion) are ‘Set me Free’ and ‘WTO’.
Every other track to me is simply stunning. Pennywise always sound passionate, and this album is no exception, with fast, heavy tracks and incredible vocals, that range from as emotional and passionate as you like to venom dripping with anger. This latest album also benefits from great production. It really does sho on tracks like ‘Land Of The Free?’ and ‘Enemy’. There is even a track, ‘Who’s on your side’ which is co-written by Brett Gurewitz, Bad Religion member (he has now re-joined Bad Religion), and owner of Epitaph records. This track is just as incredible as the rest.
Pennywise are just as amazing as ever. You won’t be disappointed by this album. Get it and hear the sound of a real band not some manufactured rubbish.
If you like fast, heavy Punk Rock get this. If you like political awareness in bands, get this. If you like anti-authoritarian songs, get this. If you like Punk Hardcore, get this. If you like Steps or S-Club 7, then stick to the radio.
Pennywise- 'Land of the free?'
Pennywise are and always have been an awesome band, thriving off their positive mental attitude, pointing out things which are wrong, but never aimlessly moaning about how bad this or that is. Land of the Free? is their most politicised album to date. After their early days of socio-political issues, then the dark days of 'Full Circle', the album released after band member Jason Matthew Thirsk died, and then came 'Straight Ahead' which included a mixture of political and social themed songs.
Now comes the dawn of a new age for Pennywise. Their sound has changed, and althogh it is relatively subtle, die hard fans will instantly recognise the change, which is reminiscent of the different vocal (deeper, and more gravelly) style heard on 'Full Circle' after 'About Time'.
The first song is ‘Time Marches On’ and is an awesome start. The album really hits the ground running. I won’t go through a track by track analysis of the album, because I will only be praising every track. Seriously, there are no weak tracks to this album. Just about every track is stand out, and simply amazing. The only two which I feel aren’t quite as good as the rest (although they are still great tracks, but they are just not quite up to the awesome standard of the others in my opinion) are ‘Set me Free’ and ‘WTO’.
Every other track to me is simply stunning. Pennywise always sound passionate, and this album is no exception, with fast, heavy tracks and incredible vocals, that range from as emotional and passionate as you like to venom dripping with anger. This latest album also benefits from great production. It really does sho on tracks like ‘Land Of The Free?’ and ‘Enemy’. There is even a track, ‘Who’s on your side’ which is co-written by Brett Gurewitz, Bad Religion member (he has now re-joined Bad Religion), and owner of Epitaph records. This track is just as incredible as the rest.
Pennywise are just as amazing as ever. You won’t be disappointed by this album. Get it and hear the sound of a real band not some manufactured rubbish.
If you like fast, heavy Punk Rock get this. If you like political awareness in bands, get this. If you like anti-authoritarian songs, get this. If you like Punk Hardcore, get this. If you like Steps or S-Club 7, then stick to the radio.
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