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04 August 2006
Decemberunderground
5 of 6 found this helpful If you're not a long-term AFI fan, a bit like me, then there's a good chance you'll really like this record. Without having much prior knowledge of the band to compare it, 'Decemberunderground' is one of those records that will go on to have mainstream success and, in the process, piss off all those people who have been with the band since the start. This sounds like a major label record, it looks like a major label record and, I feel, it will probably have sales fit for a major too.
I was a late starter to camp AFI, really only picking up on the band with any significance on the last record. Having always been aware of them, and how they sounded, I just never got into them - they were one of those bands I neither liked or disliked. However, having heard a few good things last time out and enjoyed single 'Miss Murder', I splashed the cash and picked this up on release date - and I'm glad I did. The production is really thick and Davey Havok's voice sounds good; there's less shouting and screaming than older fans would like I'm sure, and some of the songs seem a little toned down from what I would expect. But this is a major label band now and, taking this at face value, you'd have to expect things to be catchier and more melodic.
Despite that, 'Decemberunderground' starts off ferociously. 'Prelude' whispers atmospherically, while 'Kill Caustic' sets off like a bull in a China shop. It actually doesn't really set a tone and follow it - the rest of the album barely reaches this level of aggression and it kind of lulls you into a false sense that 'December...' will be a return to the band's roots. 'Miss Murder' has really split fans down the middle, and while I like it, I can see why other fans wouldn't.
From here though, the band slow things down a bit and show a newer side they showed glimpses of on the last record. 'Summer Shudder' and 'Love Like Winter' are both belters, while 'The Missing Frame' sounds huge. There are plenty of good songs here, which is reflected in the score i have given this record. However, I could empathise with those older fans who slate this record for being aimed at a different market. It doesn't mean I wholly agree with their sentiments, but over the years AFI have changed/developed/grown/matured. Taken for what it is, this is a very solid and enjoyable record and I feel sales will ultimately reflect that in time.
04 August 2006
Burnout Legends
0 of 1 found this helpful Clearly, Burnout Legends is more of a 'Best-Of' racer that features tracks from all the previous Burnout games on the consoles. Yet, even so, this game smokes and is one of the best racing games currently available for the Playstation Portable. Everything from the sense of speed to the nerve-wrecking crashes to the gorgeous tracks and scenery are all here. Even the EA Trax soundtrack has some heavyhitters on it; like Goldfinger, Finch, Junkie XL and more. Even the load times are kept to a minimum(which is my biggest problem with racing games for the system) It's everything you'd expect a Burnout game to be on the PSP and more. There's 175 races & crash events as well as multiplayer races for up to six players.
On the downside, Burnout Legends suffers from frame rate problems here and there. That's the biggest flaw I've noticed with Legends, so far.
If you're a big racing fan and have a Playstation Portable, Give Burnout Legends a shot. It might leave your stomach all tied up in knots but you'll keep coming back for more...I assure you.
23 May 2006
Canyoneer
2 of 3 found this helpful When you cite The Descendents, Dag Nasty and Lifetime amongst your influences, you just need a strong dose of quality musicianship and you’re at least halfway towards getting a high score in the credibility stakes.
On the evidence of Canyoneer, No Trigger is well beyond halfway up the scale in every department. Bursting at the seams with beautifully pitched aggressive lead vocals layered on top of the welcome addition of gang “Woahs!”, you’re on an open level with this CD from the start. But that level is never motionless. The vocals are a journey in themselves: you’re taken on a ride from standard punk rock to melodic hardcore via a few whistle-stops at Anthem Street and Fingers-In-The-Airsville. Yet No Trigger avoid becoming a cliché of insular punk rock circles by whacking it out with a degree of aggressive catchiness that few seem to manage.
Guitars are equally impressive; the first time I hit three-quarters of the way through ‘Bust Tropical’ I indeed did bust a tropical around my room and then continued around most of the house, to be honest. Similarly the mini solos of ‘Hail Mary Leaky’ just physically will not fail to put a smile on your face. Stylistically the guitars are latter-day Social Distortion meets the catchiness of the few decent Anti-Flag songs, except they’re a whole lot meatier and, well, just better. ‘More To Offer’ has been stuck in my head for the past two weeks. “Listen to the sound of the underground as it calls out your name” has been pinging from ear to ear every day and I’m still not bored of it. Two thirds of the way through ‘My Woods’ is another high point, for it reminds me of the Death By Stereo song which chants “Death For Life!” repeatedly during a breakdown. Even the exceptionally long low-fi outro to ‘The Honshu Underground’ is poignant and fitting. It might not cater to all tastes, but strike a big tick in the column for variety.
Building on the success of their EP, this album excels it in all departments. If you were being ultra critical you could claim that there’s perhaps not as much vocal variation as there might have been, but I love them so damn much that I can’t cite it as a criticism. Additionally, ‘You Said It’ is too short to gain any real points but it quickly passes you by. Fans of any decent melodic hardcore/punk rock in the vein of any band mentioned, or the likes of Strike Anywhere should either already have this or quickly bump it to the top of their ‘to buy’ list. Essential.