Search - Five Iron Frenzy :: Upbeats & Beatdowns

A little inconsistent, but a lot of fun to listen to

Eric Anderson | Tucson, AZ United States | 09/17/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album contains a good portion of Five Iron Frenzy's best songs, including their consensus best song, "A Flowery Song." There are some tracks I find a bit annoying, boring, or repetitive in the middle of the album, but the beginning and the end make it worthwhile. A lot of the songs won't be the type to be your favorite song, but they're enjoyable to listen to. Not just that, but unlike a lot of ska, Five Iron Frenzy songs often make you want to sing along. The lyrics are actually a bit heavy with political and social commentary, but that's easy enough to ignore if you want to.



If you're looking for some poppy ska, buy this album, and you won't regret it, if only because you'll hear "A Flowery Song.""

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Bradley Garver | Small Town, CA | 09/09/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It was a better than average album and I enjoyed it. I believe it ranks three in their best stuff."