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Chris Carrabba at his best?

Wonder Scooter | Boone, NC | 03/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I was a big fan of Dashboard Confessionals long before I ever stumbled upon FSF. I actaully bought their second album (with jason gleason on vocals) first knowing nothing of them other then hearing their name once through a friend. I thought they had a very original sound and decided that I would check out something else they had done. That's when I found this odd pink cd with a jet on it, "The Moon Is Down". I remember putting the cd in while I was on my lunch break and almost jumping up and scaring my friends at the point I realized that Chris Carrabba was singing with them. After that, I really didn't expect it to be anything other than an ordinary freshman album like most artists have before they find the band they "hit it big" with. So going in to it not having high expectations almost made it that much more rewarding. Not only is this a cd that could stand up with later Carrabba material, I might even go as far as to say that this might be my favorite of all. Further Seems Forever have energy and percision that most progressive bands lack, everything blends together perfectly. And I guess it's evident now that we may never get to see Chris' development from punk kid to lyrical genius, because this cd certainly doesn't showcase it. His lyrical intensity is right on par with "Swiss Army, and The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most." And though I wouldn't have believed it without hearing it first, his voice actually sounds good with a heavier band behind it. Not only does the music not drown him out, but his voice carry's through the climaxes of the songs. There's so many passionate parts of these songs that give me goosebumps every time I hear them. After I listened to it the 205th time in the first few days, I realized that this cd would soon become just another addition to my large grave yard of played out cd's, but my friends, after a year and a half this still has yet to happen. If you like Dashboard, I would definintly recomend checking this out. But don't expect to many similaritys in the actual music. Carrabba is what links these two bands together, and with everything he's done so far, he's never failed to amaze me yet."

Wow

braden huffman | Howard, OH | 11/16/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just want to say, Dashboard confessional is a completely great band, and they make beautiful music, but I don't think they are much in comparison with Further Seems Forever. This band is so good. They must all have a perfect sense of timing because they all play in different time signatures, and they change rapidly. That takes talent. Snowbirds and Townies, The Bradley, Madison Prep, New Year's Project, and Just Until Sundown are the best songs here, yet all are good. I was actually able to meet Chris Carraba, when he was on tour with the allmighty Weezer. He's a very compassionate, shy man; with a big fear of crowds surprisingly. So anyways, go pick this album up, because the bonus track is good as well."