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The albums title suggests that it does not follow todays musical trend, however this statement is not true, this band have chosen the same path as bands such as The Killers, Interpol and Hot Hot Heat, that being to take new wave and turn it into this weeks NME choice.
Like the bands above Action Action have studied the sound (cheesy synths and pre-grunge guitars) but have failed to add any memorable tunes into the mix unlike, say Interpol.
This is not a bad album, don't get me wrong but by no means will you remember it after you have listened to it.
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....... as it is a statment recommending that you dont follow the fashions of the time but this is what Action Action have done.
They have followed the recent trend to create music heavily derived from 80's new wave bands (see interpol, the killers etc) and also depeche mode.
However being original isnt always needed to create great music,
but Action havn't actually made great music nor have they created bad music, they lie somewhere in the middle territory.
They have obviously studied the sound very well (cheesy synths, pre grunge guitars) but in doing so have forgotten the most important factor.... tunes. None of the tunes stick with you even after you have just listened to it which is not a good sign for lasting success.
They have followed the recent trend to create music heavily derived from 80's new wave bands (see interpol, the killers etc) and also depeche mode.
However being original isnt always needed to create great music,
but Action havn't actually made great music nor have they created bad music, they lie somewhere in the middle territory.
They have obviously studied the sound very well (cheesy synths, pre grunge guitars) but in doing so have forgotten the most important factor.... tunes. None of the tunes stick with you even after you have just listened to it which is not a good sign for lasting success.
Basically you will forget this album even though it isn't bad.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Full of...ACTION ACTION
18 Sep 2004
Format:Audio CD
Right on the label it says everything for you..."For Fans of...The Killers, Interpol, The Faint, and Depeche Mode"
They couldn't be more right. Action Action serves to please in this album which I bought on a whim. The tracks are introspective, alarming, surprising, moving, and exciting!
I wish I could say more but I just can't think of a way to express in words what your ears should be hearing!
Go...now! Buy! Listen!
They couldn't be more right. Action Action serves to please in this album which I bought on a whim. The tracks are introspective, alarming, surprising, moving, and exciting!
I wish I could say more but I just can't think of a way to express in words what your ears should be hearing!
Go...now! Buy! Listen!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Buy this now!!!!
20 Sep 2004
Format:Audio CD
This CD is amazing. The ad says it best if you are a fan of new wave or anything like it you will love this CD. Its a bit more pop/rock and less electronic than The Faint but it satisfies the same apatite I just hope it holds up the as time goes by and I listen more.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Oh Man, once again Instinct brought me happiness.
11 Oct 2004
Format:Audio CD
I was at Wal-Mart, lookin around and i remember hearing the song "Drug Like" from a Victory Records sampler. I thought it was really crazy cool and had quite a unique sound. Unique in a good way. not bad. So i decided to take my chances with a cd i had hardly any familiarity in and bought it. As soon as i got home, i popped it into my computer and started listening. It is definetly worhth the money i payed. (11 bucks). The best track on the whole frickin cd, is number 3, photograph. The guy's voice is astounding, it is really really cool. I am a big fan of synthesizers and keyboards and stuff, so i am in love with this cd. I recomend it to anyone that likes really kickass music. Definetly worth the 5/5 i gave it.
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