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Keep Drawing Those Lines

S. Alix | NYC | 08/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In a time where Rap-Core is whats "the next big thing" in Rock. (By the way, ANY next big thing in Rock is better then the Teen Pop Girl Crazes.) So I got this album, after hearing 5 tracks I was on the edge of my seat, ready to explode if I did not own this incredibly produced, thought provokingly written, incredible Masterpiece. This is the first I'v heard of Project 86, and since the whole rap-rock stuff has reached its peak with me. I don't think I'll check out the first album. From what I've read this is there departure from that realm, and they have moved more into the singing(screamin) heavy rock music.But MAN! I don't have enough good things to say about this album(band). The music will amp you up! You'll bob your head and scream right along with the awesome vocals of the lead singer. Its not just all screaming either, these guys create the most complex and awesome sounds I've ever heard in this Genre of Music. The best tracks are definetly the first 4 songs (Steins Theme, One Armed Man, Me against ME, and PS) That are, dare I say it, melodic AND dark. Typically when bands get more "melodic" songs. It usually gears into the Pop Realm (like MxPx) but these guys pulled it off WITHOUT compromising there sound. Star is a great mellow ballad that I can't get enough of.The ONLY dissapointment is that the last song didn't give the album a BIG BANG ending. Rather just rolled on into a 12 minute repetitious guitar riff. Its not terrible, but not my favorite track. They should have ended with Star instead. In short I am SO glad I discovered these guys. I will definetly keep watch for more albums, consider me a Permanent Fan. If you're tired of Limp Bizkit and PaPa Roach. Do yourself and give these guys a try! I promise You will NOT regret it!Side Note: The band members are also Christian so you don't have to worry about negative messages, cussing, or anyother bad lyrical content."

You'll HEAVY good time

mightysmurf2000 | Denver CO | 03/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Drawing Black lines is the most musiclly diverse album ever released. There is actually some Classic Rock influences along with their unique style of Hardcore, this album is more of everything. It's Harder with more screaming than the last album, yet there is melodic ClassicRock- sounding backing vocals by Guitarist Randy Torres. The songe each belong to a certin style of music, weather it's a hard-rocking song (These guys Rock... ...HARD), a scary song (This is the third scariest song of all time third to Zao's "Liberate Et Ex Infernis", and Rackets and Drapes's "Candyland"), a Deep Spritual song (to any one who thinks these guys are evil cuz of their style-These guys are one of the most Deep, Thought-Provoking, spritual bands of all time), The Best tracks are: Me Against Me (a very scary song Lyric-wise), Sad Machienes, Stins Theme, One Armed Man, and Open Hand (Witch Is a Constant Reminder Of the Love and Protection through Christ)The Scary ones are: Me Against Me, P.S., Chimes, Star, and Twenty-Three Oh Yeah, how many times do I have to say, THESE GUYS AREN'T RAP-CORE, they are hard-core. You can even look under Randy's thax he has a part where he says "No Thanks To: Any one who Called Us Rap-Core, Colin Quinn, etc., etc."

Best chapter of the Project

Mark | Oregon City, OR United States | 09/26/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I rate their albums best to worst in this order:



Drawing Black Lines

Songs To Burn Your Bridges By

Truthless Heroes

Self Titled



Like all the truly great bands, Project 86 has been able to have a constantly evolving sound that displays excellent musicianship, songwriting, and diversity. Songs like Chimes, Souix Lane Spirits, and Hollow Again are gripping lyrical and musical experiences. They tell a story and provide a soundtrack that sends chills down my spine like few other bands can. I can easily overlook the fact that, like every musician, Project 86 has changed their style a little as they have experienced life and grown more versatile with their skills. Every one of their albums has been amazing, and though I have high hopes for "And The Rest Will Follow...", Drawing Black Lines is definitely (up to now) that one definitive Project 86 album that sets them far above the competition. Definitely their heaviest and darkest album to date, and the "chill down your spine" factor is up there with the best of them. It is my favorite album behind Tool's Lateralus."