"I usually write loooooong reviews for cds (see my others). But let's put that to rest just once and vote..
If you think this sort of music (among other indie rockers of any kind) should get the attention of major labels instead of the same old non-talented pretty-boy/girl artists of today who should have modeled for Calvin Klien instead of ruin the music buisness, push YES. If you want to flush music down the toilet, say NO.
Great. This is one of the few flawless albums out there. Not your average emo. Get it if you want to hear something different.
Also check out the Jealous Sound (same lead singer, same sound but more mature)
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SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST
frank dux | ALABAMA | 06/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Unfortunately, Knapsack is no longer a band. However, their legacy burns bright with this ripping final album. Not only did Knapsack never put out a bad album (how many bands can honestly say that), unlike their prior efforts, there's not a bad track on this CD. It's still a mystery to me how this band never really got discovered and made the mainstream, but that's part of their allure."
Knapsack-This Conversation...
hc803 | Marietta, GA United States | 01/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Just like any other band that gets better over time, so it was for the now-defunct Knapsack. Blair Shehan's songwriting skills have dramatically improved from album to album. "Silver Sweepstakes" had a few cuts that would become the trademark Knapsack sound, "Day Three..." kept up with the pace of progressive song structure and instrumentation, and "This Conversation..." is perhaps the pinnacle at which Knapsack could write and record. Perhaps similar to other "emo" bands like Braid and Jejune who broke up shortly after releasing their last and (by far) best album, Knapsack called it quits following their supporting tour for "This Conversation...". Nevertheless, Blair has formed a new group (The Jealous Sound) which is almost a carbon-copy songwise of Knapsack, so the continuing impressive "canciones" continue."
The most underrated band of all time
hc803 | 12/14/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This newest album by Knapsack will probably go by overlooked by mass media critics as most of their albums have been. But, don't let that let you ignore it. This album is full of lush melodies and harmonies ala Jawbreaker, Samiam and Jimmy Eat World. From opening track "Katherine teh Grateful" on to the end, you can hear the passion and honesty in the lyrics and the depth of their music. The fact that the album was produced by Mark Trombino doesn't hurt them either. Mark's a genious knob-twiddler that can make emotional magic happen for a band in the studio. Get this album, listen, rinse, repeat...."