- Original Release Date: 5 Oct 2008
- Label: Vagrant/Hassle
- Copyright: 2008 Vagrant Records under exclusive lisence to Hassle Records
- Total Length: 44:00
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- ASIN: B001N0FTDY
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 95,313 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 1. Fireworks At Dawn | 2:10 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 2. Lungs Like Gallows | 3:21 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 3. Garden State | 3:38 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 4. Family Tradition | 3:34 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 5. Wolves At The Door | 3:27 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 6. Hair Of The Dog | 3:50 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 7. Four Years | 4:15 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 8. Ali For Cody | 4:02 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 9. Yellow Angels | 3:42 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 10. Chandelier | 3:40 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 11. Map Out The Streets | 3:27 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 12. Blackout | 4:54 | £0.79 |
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With the past two albums that Senses Fail have released it took me a couple of listens on each to figure out how good the band was. Not with this album.
Upon hearing the whole album on the band's website, I was immediately pulled in to catchy riffs, fantastic drum fills and strong vocals through combinations of singing and screaming.
I was extremely worried that the band would try something too different which just wouldn't work. But they have simply just gone into the recording studio with one thing on their minds - just to make great music. One noticeable change however is that although the overall direction of how the music has been written seems a lot more light hearted, it is a much heavier album than the past two.
The album starts off with a kind of introduction, which shares some similarities to that of "The Rapture." I feel this gets the album off to a strong start. This carries on until the end with every song sounding different which leaves the listener wanting more and not getting bored. Both guitarists have improved and have decided to incorporate a more challenging style of play with great riffs and high quality sounding solos. Drummer, Dan Trapp has improved the way he plays putting more double pedal to use. James "Buddy" Nielsen's voice seems to have grown stronger over the time he has been the frontman for the band.
One problem with the album is that I was hoping there would be another instrumental like "Negative Space." However there isn't. This is not really a problem, more a preference.
If you are a fan of Senses Fail, then this album is definitely for you. If you are not too keen on the band but like the genre they play under, just give the album a listen. I promise you, you will not be disappointed.... Read more ›
Upon hearing the whole album on the band's website, I was immediately pulled in to catchy riffs, fantastic drum fills and strong vocals through combinations of singing and screaming.
I was extremely worried that the band would try something too different which just wouldn't work. But they have simply just gone into the recording studio with one thing on their minds - just to make great music. One noticeable change however is that although the overall direction of how the music has been written seems a lot more light hearted, it is a much heavier album than the past two.
The album starts off with a kind of introduction, which shares some similarities to that of "The Rapture." I feel this gets the album off to a strong start. This carries on until the end with every song sounding different which leaves the listener wanting more and not getting bored. Both guitarists have improved and have decided to incorporate a more challenging style of play with great riffs and high quality sounding solos. Drummer, Dan Trapp has improved the way he plays putting more double pedal to use. James "Buddy" Nielsen's voice seems to have grown stronger over the time he has been the frontman for the band.
One problem with the album is that I was hoping there would be another instrumental like "Negative Space." However there isn't. This is not really a problem, more a preference.
If you are a fan of Senses Fail, then this album is definitely for you. If you are not too keen on the band but like the genre they play under, just give the album a listen. I promise you, you will not be disappointed.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T. Meredith
Format:Audio CD
.... WOW.
Probably the greatest album I have EVER had the pleasure of listening to.
Previous albums 'Still Searching' and 'Let it Enfold you' have been good, but nothing as spectacular as this. Ok these 2 albums have great, memorable songs but there are alot that a re a bit boring.
Alot of bands in this genre have very repetitive lyrics, mostly being about love and girls which does get annoying and boring after listening to the same songs over and over. 'Life is not a waiting room' however is lyrical genius.
Every single song has a different kinda sound to it, apart from 'Lungs like gallows' and 'Four years' which both sound similar but the guitar work in both songs is breathtaking. First single 'Family Tradition' is a catchy tune with a guitar riff that makes you feel all cheesy and happy. You cant help but smile to yourself when you listen to it.
'Fireworks at dawn' is a slow, melow song which brings the naive into thinking this album is going to be another emo one, they are sadly mistaken. 'Garden State' sounds like old school Senses Fail with its very catchy pop punk intro and happy singing.
You wont be disappointed with the amount of screaming either, which is plentiful. I believe Senses Fail have given it all for this album, it truly is breathtaking and worthy of being in any rock fans collection.
All I know is that I will never stop liking this album. A classic
Probably the greatest album I have EVER had the pleasure of listening to.
Previous albums 'Still Searching' and 'Let it Enfold you' have been good, but nothing as spectacular as this. Ok these 2 albums have great, memorable songs but there are alot that a re a bit boring.
Alot of bands in this genre have very repetitive lyrics, mostly being about love and girls which does get annoying and boring after listening to the same songs over and over. 'Life is not a waiting room' however is lyrical genius.
Every single song has a different kinda sound to it, apart from 'Lungs like gallows' and 'Four years' which both sound similar but the guitar work in both songs is breathtaking. First single 'Family Tradition' is a catchy tune with a guitar riff that makes you feel all cheesy and happy. You cant help but smile to yourself when you listen to it.
'Fireworks at dawn' is a slow, melow song which brings the naive into thinking this album is going to be another emo one, they are sadly mistaken. 'Garden State' sounds like old school Senses Fail with its very catchy pop punk intro and happy singing.
You wont be disappointed with the amount of screaming either, which is plentiful. I believe Senses Fail have given it all for this album, it truly is breathtaking and worthy of being in any rock fans collection.
All I know is that I will never stop liking this album. A classic
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
'Still Searching'...With A Little Bit More
7 Oct 2008
By HuskerDog
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
In a sentence, if you liked 'Still Searching', you'll like 'Life Is Not A Waiting Room', and maybe even more.
There seems to be just a tad more emphasis on the guitar work by Garrett and Heath, and there's enough variety in the songs to please most fans of this eclectic group...it seems like they're making an attempt to reach a greater audience...to really 'make it'.
Vocalist James "Buddy" Nielsen attempts to sing you through a whirlwind of emotions, and, considering that he broke up with his first-love, long-time girlfriend, and that some songs were inspired by a friend he met who had cancer but didn't make it, he easily succeeds. Although some will beg to differ, I believe Buddy's vocals and the lyrics on this record are outstanding...perhaps his best effort yet.
Despite having everything from very melodic and catchy pop-punk (a very edgy 'Boys Like Girls'?) to heavy, hardcore "screamo" metal, 'Life' excels when different atmospheres are created, such as on 'Fireworks At Dawn', 'Yellow Angels' and 'Map The Streets'.
While I admit I'm not much for the furious fare ('Lungs Like Gallows' and 'Wolves At The Door'), the album is strong from top to bottom...even the small amount of "screamo" is tastefully done.
Overall, Senses Fail shows progress on 'Life Is Not A Waiting Room'...definitely a success in my book.
There seems to be just a tad more emphasis on the guitar work by Garrett and Heath, and there's enough variety in the songs to please most fans of this eclectic group...it seems like they're making an attempt to reach a greater audience...to really 'make it'.
Vocalist James "Buddy" Nielsen attempts to sing you through a whirlwind of emotions, and, considering that he broke up with his first-love, long-time girlfriend, and that some songs were inspired by a friend he met who had cancer but didn't make it, he easily succeeds. Although some will beg to differ, I believe Buddy's vocals and the lyrics on this record are outstanding...perhaps his best effort yet.
Despite having everything from very melodic and catchy pop-punk (a very edgy 'Boys Like Girls'?) to heavy, hardcore "screamo" metal, 'Life' excels when different atmospheres are created, such as on 'Fireworks At Dawn', 'Yellow Angels' and 'Map The Streets'.
While I admit I'm not much for the furious fare ('Lungs Like Gallows' and 'Wolves At The Door'), the album is strong from top to bottom...even the small amount of "screamo" is tastefully done.
Overall, Senses Fail shows progress on 'Life Is Not A Waiting Room'...definitely a success in my book.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a Bad Follow Up...
9 Oct 2008
By Andre Cracker
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I have all of Senses Fail's albums and have been a fan ever since they came about.
Senses Fail really made an impression with Still Searching and it would be almost impossible to surpass it. "Life is Not a Waiting Room" has some of the qualities that Still Searching has but doesn't quite live up to it. The single "Family Tradition" really sounded a lot like it was going to be the sound of the whole album, but its not. Though it does have some of the best lyrics in any Senses Fail song.
The cd is almost like a mixture of Screamo/Rock. Some songs sound a lot more rockish wish few screaming and others go all out. Buddy Nielsen has the strongest lyrics here more than any other album. It's not a bad album. I was a little bit dissapointed in the fact I thought it was going to be a Still Searching follow up but nonetheless its still a good solid album to listen to.
My favorite songs on the album and the ones to check out are "Life is Not a Waiting Room", "Map the Streets" and "Hair of the Dog." Look for the strong lyrics and the pleasing guitar.
Senses Fail really made an impression with Still Searching and it would be almost impossible to surpass it. "Life is Not a Waiting Room" has some of the qualities that Still Searching has but doesn't quite live up to it. The single "Family Tradition" really sounded a lot like it was going to be the sound of the whole album, but its not. Though it does have some of the best lyrics in any Senses Fail song.
The cd is almost like a mixture of Screamo/Rock. Some songs sound a lot more rockish wish few screaming and others go all out. Buddy Nielsen has the strongest lyrics here more than any other album. It's not a bad album. I was a little bit dissapointed in the fact I thought it was going to be a Still Searching follow up but nonetheless its still a good solid album to listen to.
My favorite songs on the album and the ones to check out are "Life is Not a Waiting Room", "Map the Streets" and "Hair of the Dog." Look for the strong lyrics and the pleasing guitar.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good follow up to Still Searching
7 Oct 2008
By E. M. Duckworth
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I first got into Senses Fail via Let It Enfold You,(still their best album), and have stuck with them since. Still Searching was different than LIEY because they seemed to explore musical genres more than the traditional screamo, although some of the later tracks on that album were too boring and nearly un-rock-like. Now picking up this album, I hear songs that could easily have been on LIEY or Still Searching, which is pretty good from a balance perspective. Fast-paced tracks such as "Wolves at the Door" and "Lungs like gallows" are my favorite, although "Blackout" has an excellent bridge. Family Tradition should make for a good single, and I see them gaining even more fans out of this new sound. I give it 4 out of 5 stars mostly because it starts to fall prey to Still Searching's flaw of having 3 or 4 songs I could frankly do without. They come dangerously close to sounding like Panic at the disco or Fall-out boy in these moments, and that is not why I listen to Senses fail. Overall a good album from a great band, if you have liked them previously, you should enjoy this endeavor.
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