- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Japan
- ASIN: B000W05NFA
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm always surprised when I read that people consider this to be a complete departure from their first album 'Everything is'. Both are excellent but I think this is a marginally better album. It's not a departure, it's an evolution of the sound. Sure, it's more mature, and I can see why people don't like that from their rock stars, but it's still got the core of anguished vocals and heavy guitars. I'd say it's got an equal number of proper rock songs as 'Everything is', and rather than the rest being Nirvana-derivative 'Not Everyone' and 'Shot down' , and reflective 'Behind Your Eyes' and 'Intermission' - some excellent songs, but here comes the point - 'Love/Hate''s lighter offerings are more rounded pop-rock such as 'Bitter End' and 'Future Wife'.
Comparing 'Love/Hate' to Snow Patrol is ridiculous and pure hyperbole. This album is full of angular chugging guitars, interesting cadences, energetic vocals and driving-rhythms. Just listen to the blistering entrance of 'Forget My Name', and 'Painless''s guitar solo. On the whole it's not that different from their first album, and where it does differ it's because this album is more musical. And for a music album, that's no bad thing. If you're a fan of Nine Black Alps then approach this with an open mind and you should really enjoy it. I highly recommend this album to any fans of rock music.
Comparing 'Love/Hate' to Snow Patrol is ridiculous and pure hyperbole. This album is full of angular chugging guitars, interesting cadences, energetic vocals and driving-rhythms. Just listen to the blistering entrance of 'Forget My Name', and 'Painless''s guitar solo. On the whole it's not that different from their first album, and where it does differ it's because this album is more musical. And for a music album, that's no bad thing. If you're a fan of Nine Black Alps then approach this with an open mind and you should really enjoy it. I highly recommend this album to any fans of rock music.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
... that produced the superb "Everything Is" ? I was excited and to learn that there was a follow up to their wonderful debut. And good god, does dissapointment hit hard. Everything that well "Everything Is" was, "Love/Hate" isn't. Powerful ? No, this is limp. Insipid even. Exciting ?. Nope dull. Flat. If you have nothing positive to say then you shouldn't say anything I guess. I suspect they'll slip away now into obscurity or disband on the back of this. Such a tragic end when "Everything Is" delivered and promised so much.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Extremely disappointed with this album & can't understand the change in direction. They've gone from an edgy indie/rock band with 'Everything Is' to a bland MOR/pop act with 'Love/Hate'.
Was really looking forward to this album following 'Everything Is' which rated between 4 - 5 stars however after a few plays of this will now go to the bottom of the pile.
If you like bland, throwaway music then get 'Love/Hate' on the other hand if you prefer something with some edge & quality get 'Everything Is'- It's hard to believe its the same band on both albums.
Was really looking forward to this album following 'Everything Is' which rated between 4 - 5 stars however after a few plays of this will now go to the bottom of the pile.
If you like bland, throwaway music then get 'Love/Hate' on the other hand if you prefer something with some edge & quality get 'Everything Is'- It's hard to believe its the same band on both albums.
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2nd album syndrome.
unfortunately nine black alps seem to have caught the second album syndrome that is effecting alot of modern english bands over the last few years....
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Published on 17 Feb 2008 by no way.....WAY!
Difficult second album? What difficult second album?
After thier amazing debut it was hard to seen how NBA could top themselves. In fact they could have just churned out the same album again and it would have been great. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by Mr. M. Rogers
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
i've seen this band live on a few occasions and had the opportunity of chatting with them. they are really nice guys and the best british band around today. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2007 by Mr. E. Maclennan
A Welcome return
NB - I have not listened to this album yet! However, the tracklisting is familiar to those of us fortunate enough to have seen NBA live this year. Read more
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