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For Yellowcard fans

Billy loves music | Seattle | 01/08/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is for Yellowcard fans, not people who are fans of the latest big thing. I am a Yellowcard fan. I don't care how famous they get, and I don't care how many "haters" they have. I am a fan of their musicianship and ability to write music together. That being said, the singing on this album is mostly horrible. Just about everything on this album is awesome, except for Ben Dobsons voice. "On The Brink" was the first Yellowcard song I ever heard and I have to say that it is one of my favorites on this album. Another suggestion I have is "Kids". That's a great one too. My favorite songs on the album are "Time Will Tell" and "Uphill Both Ways". Even though I think Ryan Key joining the band has sparked all kinds of controversy and may very well be the reason that the members have changed so many times, it is the best thing that could've happened to Yellowcard. Like I said, the singing was the only thing that needed to be changed.



If you have a closed-mind, don't like crappy singing, or just don't like Yellowcard in general, then don't get this album. However, if you have an open mind and can get past crappy singing, then I suggest giving this album a chance, or two. I think that it would have to grow on most people. It is definately an acquired taste."

You Don't Know Punk

J. Collins | Jacksonville, FL | 02/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are going to listen to any of these one star giving fools, then you don't know anything about good punk music. Don't get me wrong, today's Yellowcard makes some great music. But, this CD is not your typical mainstream alternative. This is when Ben Dobson used to be the lead singer and Yellowcard used to be Yellowcard. Give it a try if you have heard about NOFX, Guttermouth, or Face to Face, and you will like it."

Never have I thought

Sqaull Leonhart | Somewhere, NJ USA | 08/14/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I would never have thought I would be listening to this band. Their recent stuff seems (I mean is) more radio friendly. I got to say that this CD has more of a raw feel to it. Like most bands with their "first" album, their music still is trying find it's place. And Yellowcard had a lot of potential by heading in this direction of a harder feel for punk. But on Ocean Avenue, Yellowcard became more soft and has less of an edge. You can hear some bands that made this band. Yellowcard pays homage to The Offspring and Green Day (of course of few others). But what do you hear now besides a producer saying to make the album radio friendly?



I know they still have the guy who plays the violin. But it doesn't really doesn't do much for the band. Expect "Hey look we have a violinst in our band." But in this album it makes it the song have more of a erie feeling. The harmonization between the guitar and the violin in one or two songs of the album kills me. I don't know why they lost this feeling. Oh wait I know why! Because the studio said so and they want to make money.



In general I like this album. I can easily say I am not a Yellowcard fan. This is may be certainly going to be the album I'm going to buy. And I'm happy that I found it. I got to agree with some of these people this is not for the fans of Yellowcard today. I'm assuming that most of the people who gave this album 1 or 2 stars are Yellowcard fans that listen to the latest thing that's on the radio. Well I'll tell you what the radio plays the same type of song but on repeat. And that's what Yellowcard did on their past two recent albums. (and probably their third.)"