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Menace to Sobriety [Explicit Lyrics]

OPM | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (5 Feb 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Atlantic
  • ASIN: B00004Z3F2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,736 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Stash up
2. Interlude: Punanny
3. Heaven is A Halfpipe
4. El Capitan
5. Undercover Freak
6. Brighter Side
7. Better Daze
8. Trucha
9. Dealerman
10. Reality Check
11. Interlude: Rage Against The Coke Machine
12. Unda
13. Interlude: 15 Minutes
14. Fish Out Of Water
15. Sound System

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Amazon.co.uk Review

The astonishingly and presumably deliberately inept artwork of this debut from Californian skate-punks OPM helps create a carefully contrived image of a bunch of lads intent on loafing about doing as little as possible. The threesome's modus operandi--sun, sex, tattoos, getting stoned and travelling the streets on four small wheels--is cemented by the opening tracks "Stash Up" (a paean to smoking grass and not giving a flying one for anything) and "Heaven Is A Halfpipe" (a surprisingly catchy singalong about the joys of skateboarding). Menace To Sobriety's boisterous, good-time feel sprawls across its 15 tracks like a teenager on a particularly comfortable sofa, its bleach-top college rock roots (Blink 182, Sugar Ray) regularly spiced up by Latino piano and horns, ska rhythms, hip-hop textures and noisy raps. --Mike Pattenden

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hi!

OPM- three boys from California taking on the "skater" style whilst adding the new "alternative rock" attitude to their music.

"Stash up" is the first song on the album. This is when you realise why there is a parents advisory label on the front. Slightly boring, and the same inappropriate word used over and over again-how inspiring!

The Interludes in this CD are quite catchy in themselves, and give a break from the harshness of some of the songs. The first interlude is followed by "Heaven is a Half Pipe" which I'm sure is known to everyone thinking of buying this album, in-fact it was that song which inspired me to buy the album.

"El Captain" is definitely my favourite out of all of the songs on the track, in my opinion it will probably succeed in the way that "Heaven is a Half Pipe" did.

If you enjoy music from bands/groups such as Blink 182 etc, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this CD. However if you're into more laidback kind of music such as "Heaven is a Half pipe" I would recommend "Wheatus's Album" or something along those lines!

Hope this has helped.

Rebecca Jones

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Top Album!!! 13 Aug 2002
Format:Audio CD
First off, I would like to say I am not at all a fan of rock music. My main influences come from rap, hip-hop and soul music.

I suppose I purchased the album because of Heaven Is A Halfpipe. Me being a rollerblader, I could some what "feel" the song. I was expecting an OK album with a few good songs. I was mistaken.

From Stash Up, Better Daze, Dealerman and Heaven Is A Halfpipe the album is absolutely great. Thats without mentioning El Captain, Brighter Side and Undercover Freak.

Each track on the album stands out. "Stash Up" being the most furious track, Heaven Is A Halfpipe being the singing anthem, Brighter Side being the more sensitive side of the band and Rage Against The Coke Machine being extremely funny the first time you hear it.

This album "rocks" in every sense of the word. There a unique band, who I couldn't descibe being the same as any other band. If you have to buy one album in your life then it may have to be this.

The California sound is alive and doesn't only live inside of rappers... but OPM!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A gem of a disc! 7 Mar 2002
Format:Audio CD
My first interaction with OPM was heaven is a halfpipe. It was a good song but it didnt inspire me to buy the album. What did though is the strength of the other songs like El capitan, better daze and fish out of water.i recomend borrowing the cd first but believe me this is a brilliant album and the perfect antidote for anyone whos sick of slipknot and linkin park
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BUY IT NOW!!!
This album is amazing. Every track is brilliant. Something for everyone whos into good music here. These guys rule. Trust me, this album brought me through ages 13, 14 and 15. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2005 by Daniel Ball
California Filled Goodness
I suppose in many ways, this band knew they had a hit single with their skater anthem "Heaven is a Halfpipe" and it is very believable, Shakey Lo's singing along with the smooth... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2003
Filth alterno punk skate stoner jams
OPM....well the name says it all...(say it quick...dah!!!) There you go! These Cali boys sure know how to party on down. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2001
Dissapointing !!!!
I was really dissapointed with this album, I expected it to have tons of rocking songs because of "Heaven is a half pipe" which rocks. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2001
based on bass tunes used in album
this album is deffinately one of the best around at the moment. i would guarantee it to any budding bassist out there as it has many quality bass riffs. Read more
Published on 31 May 2001 by rocknrollstar_oasis@hotmail.com
excellent stuff - we like!
it's different, but definetly one of the best albums i've purchased recntly. a wicked collection of beats and a well balanced album. Read more
Published on 30 May 2001
funky punky summer skate tunes... Wicked!!!
This cd really is worth getting if you like fun mellow punky hip hop, with often funny lyrics too, After hearing heaven is a half pipe i had to go find this album, and Iam glad i... Read more
Published on 3 May 2001
this band rocks
this album is one of the best around-if your looking for up and coming new bands to listen to-these should be the one's. Read more
Published on 7 April 2001 by dru4blink182@yahoo.com
this album is one of the most orginal of the year
WIth songs like Heaven is a half pipe, opm can be closely related to the fun lovin' criminals with their mellow laid back sound. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2000 by ltjwill@yahoo.com
how amazing the cd is
all i can say is wow after hearing heaven is a halfpipe i just had to find out more thet are really good songs and will appeal to alot of people.
Published on 6 Dec 2000
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