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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
They've done it again..., 10 Aug 2006
Another superb record from Alexisonfire. Some fans may not be pleased because they've distanced themselves further from their debut self-titled record by turning this into a more "straight up" punk rock record. It's fast and full of emotion, as we've all come to love and respect from Alexis, an in short is a fantastic album.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Album of the year? (2006), 14 Jan 2007
I've read a couple of reviews that say this is not an album which blows you away on the first listen. I have to say that it had the complete opposite effect on me! The opening line of the album ("Alright, this is from our hearts") couldn't seem to be more apt.
I'm not normally a fan of screaming vocals, so George Pettit would on its own be too extreme to appeal to me. I have to agree with other reviewers who have said that Dallas Green's vocals are what make the band work so well as it does. That's not to take credit away from the other members of the band. Effectively AOF has three great singers (albeit of different styles), and five great musicians. The music is very tight, and the production is great! The sound is really crisp and intense.
I also have to disagree with some reviews which have said that Crisis is not as heavy as their previous two albums. Overall, I would say that the album is more extreme than both Watch Out! and their self-titled debut. Sure it is softer and melodic in parts than its predecessors, but it is also harder and more powerful in others.
I've read a couple of reviews that give the impression that Crisis is a near-perfect album, but for one unnecessary and out-of-place track: "You Burn First". To me this is bewildering, because I think that track is amazing, and fits perfectly with the tracks around it. It also comes at just the right time in the record. So what if it has guest vocals, rather than one of the three AOF vocalists? They still sound pretty damn good, don't they? If I absolutely had to lose one track (and to be honest, I do like them all), it would be the title track - go figure!
What I would say to anyone who does like this CD (and if you've read this far into the review, chances are you will do), is to check out a couple of New Zealand bands. I would be very surprised if an AOF fan did not like either or both Blindspott and the Bleeders. In fact, if the two were to collaborate, their sound would be very reminiscent of AOF!
Blindspott has a similar sound with it's screaming and melodic counterpoint (though all from one vocalist), but has less of a punk sound than AOF. The Bleeders, on the other hand, have the punk sound, but the vocal stylings are not so similar. Check out both Blindspott's self-titled debut, and "End The Silence", and the Bleeder's debut "As Sweet As Sin". All three are available on Amazon, though you may be able to find them cheaper elsewhere.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Excellent, 27 Jul 2006
This review is genuine cos i downloaded the advanced release and this album is awesome!
its very much the same as there other albums in style, in other words i don't think there's anything new, but if u like Watch Out! especially then you will definetly like this.
To conclude, although its a very similar sound its ok, because this band r pretty unique and what the fans want is more of the same! :D
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