AFIs third album is a quick fired angry album that spits and snarls at the listener and is more punk led than the classy goth tinged rock that they perform these days and while shut your mouth is good it pales in comparison with latter releases but is still enjoyable at the same time.
The album contains 14 songs that race in at a combined total of 28 minutes so you can tell that manic punk is the order of the day but being AFI this is still extremely melodic and daveys vocals are gaining strength by this release.
The key songs are three reasons,three seconds notice and salt for your wounds,the other songs are good as well but these three songs include great melodies and offer more style than just a straightforward punky number.In conclusion shut your mouth is a solid album from a band who were well on their way to domination even if they didnt know it at the time of this release.
