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The second album from Funeral For A Friend confirms that the spirit of emotional hardcore is alive and well in the valleys of South Wales. Hailed by the band as a darker follow-up to their 2003 debut, Hours strays from the time-honoured boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl template, with vocalist Matt Davies tackling topics like domestic abuse, alcoholism and the death of friends on tracks like "Roses For The Dead" and "History".
Somewhat disappointingly, there’s less vocal input from drummer Ryan Richards, whose gutsy death-metal howls always proved the perfect foil for Davies’ sensitive, pitch-perfect tones. It’s not quite enough to unbalance Funeral’s perfect balance between sweetness and savagery, mind: for every "Drive" – a chiming, lighters-out moment that sounds unnervingly, towards the end, like Bright Eyes – there’s a raging, thrash-tinged "The End Of Nothing" that reminds you exactly why Funeral For A Friend are still more vital, important, and plain enjoyable than 95% of the other nu-emo bands out there. --Louis Pattison
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having loved the first album so much this is probaly my most anticipated album of the year. Upon the 1st listen it appeared to be not the same funeral of a friend, with no screams and not as heavy on most songs.
However the more I have listened the more I have fallen in love with this album. The catchy metal guitar riffs are still here along with Matt Davies soaring vocals. I understand the complaints about it sounding 'samey' ,the lack of screams from drummer Ryan Richards and i do miss them, but to be honest with them it would have sounded very similar to the first album.I can especially appreciate some of the more mellow offerings on the album including personal fav "History".
Overall i think it works better as a collection of songs that their previous effort, definately a much more polished and mature sound expressed in emotional lyrics.
Highlights include the 1st single "Streetcar", "Hospitality" and "Alavez" , but to be honest their isnt a bad track.
I hope fans can appreciate this release as a step foward rather than stepping back.
You gotta get this!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard FFAF about 2 years ago. I saw the video for escape artists never die on MTV2 and was thoroughly hooked. After rushing out to get 'casually dressed...' I couldn't wait to see what the welsh lads would do next. And this is it...Hours, an amazing collection of heartwrenching, blistering, mosh-worthy anthems from a group who deserve all the recognition they've gotten over the last few years.
Classic songs off Hours include the first single 'streetcar', one of the best songs of 2005, and the beautifully moving 'drive.' There is a diverse range of tracks on here, ranging from the slow, tragic melodies to pure, heavy guitar riffs that you cannot ignore. I would recommend this for any FFAF fans, and it serves as a great introduction to their work. Oh, and if you ever get a chance, go and see them live...they're one of the most amazing and lovely people to go and witness doing what they do best...ROCKING OUT! just buy it, you need this album.
Classic songs off Hours include the first single 'streetcar', one of the best songs of 2005, and the beautifully moving 'drive.' There is a diverse range of tracks on here, ranging from the slow, tragic melodies to pure, heavy guitar riffs that you cannot ignore. I would recommend this for any FFAF fans, and it serves as a great introduction to their work. Oh, and if you ever get a chance, go and see them live...they're one of the most amazing and lovely people to go and witness doing what they do best...ROCKING OUT! just buy it, you need this album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is all that i expected from FFAF. This is a band that wants mainstream success and a band that wants to keep themselves a "band". They made a comprimise. At the moment, the world has had enough of the screamo-emo-core. So many bands over the last year have shown they can do it. So with this album for funeral for a friend to get the two things they wanted they had to show they could evolve but keep their mind on the music. They adjusted to keep the mainstream success, keep the old fans and bring in some new ones.
They have kept the rapid guitars and some old school riffs, keeping the british spirit whilst matts vocals both tuneful and easy on the ears adds heart and emotion to the tuneful soul of the guitars and drums.
All in all, a few listens and it hits the spot. A few more and you pick out the lyrics. It will keep you listening.
They have kept the rapid guitars and some old school riffs, keeping the british spirit whilst matts vocals both tuneful and easy on the ears adds heart and emotion to the tuneful soul of the guitars and drums.
All in all, a few listens and it hits the spot. A few more and you pick out the lyrics. It will keep you listening.
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Disappointing, but still got a foot in the door
I loved Casually Dressed'. It was in my car in repeat when I first got it for weeks on end. This, however, got one listen and put it back in the box. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ian Morris
FFAF's one and only good album
The rest of the stuff they have done is just not my thing. This album is the one that sticks out of the crowd from the rest, great songs, full of power and emotion, the lead guitar... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mr. Daniel J. Roebuck
Incredible album!
This album is absolutely fantastic, and is one of the best in its genre. Each track has fantastic lyrics and musicality, defined by perfect soaring guitar lines and incredible... Read more
Published on 20 April 2008 by Elspeth Jones
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ive had dis album 4 ages nd coz im seein em soon thought id write about em
dis album was the first 1 i got i dnt remember y i decided to get it but i deffo am GLAD its AMAZING... Read more
dis album was the first 1 i got i dnt remember y i decided to get it but i deffo am GLAD its AMAZING... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Stephen Mccarthy
Well worth the money
An amazing album by one of my all time favourite bands, its just one good song after another! My personal faves have to be 'Roses for the Dead' and 'The End of Nothing'. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2007 by Ms. R. Hall
good but not great
I was tempted to give this cd 4 stars as it does have some generally good songs. The album starts strong with tracks all the rage, streetcar and roses for the dead the album then... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2006 by Mr. Lg Iles
Absolutely Amazing
It was actually my friend who introduced me to Funeral for a Friend for the first time last year and ever since, I have been listening to Hours on my Ipod. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by S. Higton
FFaF from a different angle
This album is like a gateway to Matt Davies's Heart. Every song feeles like he has poured is heart and soul into it. It is a marvellous piece of work. Read more
Published on 25 May 2006 by Ashley Marks
A Blinding Album!
Bought this album after hearing a track from them which i really liked, and the album defo surprised me at how good it was. Read more
Published on 20 May 2006 by GamerGuru
FFAF
Well, I've had this a while - since before the whole 'emo' thing started (kids pretending to be sad and listening to 'Taking Back Sunday' or 'Bullet for my... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2006 by Mr. T. A. Hall
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