Search - Reggie & Full Effect :: Last Stop: Crappy Town

Going everywhere and nowhere at once...

J. Brooks | Hamilton, OH United States | 07/31/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I'll preface this with the usual, I've been a fan of Reggie since the beginning, love all the other albums...yadda yadda yadda (I even named my cat Reggie). So I was very excited when the break-up rumors were cast aside and the new album was announced.



Well now it's here and I don't know what to think. As a fan I feel a little detached from this effort. And I don't mind bands growing and changing their sound. In fact I welcome it most of the time. But with this CD there's something off. Others have mentioned how it's "mad" or "angry" sounding and it is. With all the other albums you got a sense of humor and fun with the music that just isn't present here.



Instead of the occasional appearance by "Hungry Bear" the majority of the CD is spent with screaming vocals. Not only that but 2 or 3 different sounding screaming vocals (just the style he uses). On top of that there's some of the "normal" vocal thrown in on occasion as well.



The sound of the whole package is harder, with just a few soft moments thrown in. And there really isn't any "dance" sound to be found (though you may be able to argue that at one point). And one big thing that I found is that the tracks seemed very "jerky" to me. Meaning they just don't seem to flow all the time.



As a Reggie album I was disappointed (probably my least favorite album), as just a new album I thought it was average. I realize this is a bit of a conceptual effort, even therapeutic for him judging from the lyrics. But the music seemed to regress and it was a bit of a let down for me. Still if you enjoy Reggie, you gotta get it. I know this is a bit of a harsh review but it's worth getting, just try not to go in with any pre-conceived notion on what you think you know about Reggie and the Full Effect."

Making The Trains Run On Time

Jason Custer | Connecticut | 06/21/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It takes a little bit to get into it, but the new Reggie and the Full Effect CD is undoubtedly the best to date. Unlike on previous Reggie albums, James Dewees takes the gloves off and reaches for your throat from the beginning and never lets go. On tracks like "E" he lets you take a breath, but it's right back to business soon afterwards. This album is based on the New York subway system and symbolizes the adjustment and personal struggles Dewees went through leading up to the move. Gone are the days alter egos and side attractions common to the Reggie universe. Common Denominator is nowhere to be seen and as someone who liked the enjoyed the power and emotion found on the last Reggie disk, I am truly glad to see Reggie keep moving in a serious direction. I don't know about anyone else out there, but I don't need to hear another "Love Reality" or "Laura's Australian Dance Party." This is a raw, heavy, scream-filled, pissed off Reggie more in the neighborhood of "The Trooth" and "The F**k Stops Here." Though "Last Stop: Crappy Town" could have gone the way of the convoluted NYC subway system, all the trains are running on time here, even if its raw sound may come as a shock to new listeners and require a little bit more effort to fully appreciate."

Best Album from Reggie

MDW | Raleigh, NC | 06/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not a fan of my chemical romance so I was worried that playing with them might influence james but this album is amazing. It is very mature for a reggie album and as usual offers a variety of musical styles. An absolute must buy! He has definitly gone in the right direction."