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Most Underrated Dispatch Album

John Cummings | Oregon | 01/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is often overlooked by Dispatch fans because it lacks the popular hits such "The General" and "Open Up" but even so, "Four Day Trials" rocks harder than any other Disptach album. The rhythm section here is so much tighter than on their previous album "Bang Bang," almost unrecognizable, due in large part to Pete Heimnbold's excellent bass playing. Although this album is a definite change in direction from their previous works, which feature lighter, more acoustic songs, the band never loses it's ability to write tunes that are catchy and likeable. Every track will make you want to sing along. As is the case with any Dispatch album, the coordination between the three vocalists is brilliant. Drummer Brad Corrigan is able to create incredible harmonies on every song, all while laying down a solid groove behind the kit.

"Four Day Trials" effectively balances agressive rock tunes such as "What do you wanna be" and "Here We Go" with the more emotional songs "Cover This" and "Headlights." This album is a unified work, never losing intensity and purpose, something that cannot be said about Disptach's inconsistant follow-up release "Who Are We Living For?"

Although two of the songs on this album "Here We Go" and "Mission" had already been released on "Bang Bang," the rerecorded versions that are on "Four Day Trials" benefit from greater energy and a more solid rhythm section, making them more fun to listen to.

Although "Four Day Trials" is not always a favorite among Dispatch fans, it is definitely worth the money. It has by far the most raw energy and intensity of all the Dispatch albums. My only complaint is that I wish it was a bit longer."

An Absolutely Amazing, Flawless Album

Fo Drizzle | 04/22/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is most definently not given the admiration and respect it deserves. Its more electric then a lot of dispatch's other stuff, but it is definently still dispatch. This was actually the first dispatch album I got, after hearing bang bang, the general and open up, and it was for sure a great way to kick off my love for the music. This album covers a lot of musical genres- from the ska beats of bullet holes to the rocky/rappy sounds of root down. I can't name a song I don't like off this album, and I would highly, HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who enjoys funky/rocky/reggae-y music with great lyrics and an amazing sound, especially for a three piece band. Buy this Cd- I promise you will not regret it!"

My favorite band

brooks | delray beach, fl United States | 06/15/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I recently discovered Dispatch while reading an article in Esquire. Music is a huge part of my life and when I got the, "Last Dispatch" cd/dvd set, I was BLOWN away by these guys and their talent. I proceeded to get everything they put out and each one was amazing. I wish I could see their benefit for Zimbabwe concert in Madison Square Garden in July of this year, but it is a long way to the Garden from here! I had the opportunity to see State Radio last week. It is a spinoff band with the front man being Chad Urmston from Dispatch. It was good, but Dispatch is/was, simply magic together. The voices and lyrics and instrumentation is superb on their cds. I have them all, and I listen to Dispatch 24/7 now and probably will for some time to come, as this sound never gets tiresome. So I must say this band is awesome and no matter which cds you get you won't be disappointed."