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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I received this album today and I have listened to it about 5 times already. It really is a great album. It's quite short, at just under 30 minutes, and with only 8 tracks it is 311's shortest studio album to date. However, this is not a bad thing. It makes it easy to listen to in one sitting. When it's over, just hit play again. I guarantee you'll want to! If you've never heard 311 before, then I don't see why this album wouldn't be a good place to start your journey.
I have been a fan of 311 for a few years now. I can't understand why they're not more well known here in the UK, but it probably has something to do with the fact that the music scene over here sucks. Anyway, I love every single one of their albums, even 2009's 'Uplifter'. I actually think this album is a lot better than Uplifter. One of the good things about Uplifter was that, while none of the songs were as great as previous 311 tracks, they were all quite catchy and had a real feel-good vibe. They were uplifting, hence the title. Well, here they've kicked it into overdrive! Every song is catchy, full of hooks and great riffs and melodies. The harmonising between Nick and SA is as sweet as ever. Also, listen out for the awesome guitar solo from Tim on 'Wild Nights'. If you're looking for old-school 311, you'll find it in 'Rock On', but with a new twist. This album really has something for every 311 fan, new and old.
I won't bother giving a track-by-track review, as there is a perfectly good one at Amazon.com by Jonathon Prater, which is worth checking out if you're still not entirely sure about purchasing this album. Although I would have to disagree with his review of track 7 - 'Weightless'. It is definitely not a throw-away track. When I first heard this song (on Youtube before receiving the album), it instantly grabbed me. A huge smile spread across my face (this rarely happens at first listen). The main riff is hypnotic, I can't get it out of my head, and I don't want to!
This is the first review I've ever written on Amazon. I felt compelled to. I love this album and I think you will too. It's certainly going to brighten up my Summer, I hope it does the same for you.
Peace & Love
I have been a fan of 311 for a few years now. I can't understand why they're not more well known here in the UK, but it probably has something to do with the fact that the music scene over here sucks. Anyway, I love every single one of their albums, even 2009's 'Uplifter'. I actually think this album is a lot better than Uplifter. One of the good things about Uplifter was that, while none of the songs were as great as previous 311 tracks, they were all quite catchy and had a real feel-good vibe. They were uplifting, hence the title. Well, here they've kicked it into overdrive! Every song is catchy, full of hooks and great riffs and melodies. The harmonising between Nick and SA is as sweet as ever. Also, listen out for the awesome guitar solo from Tim on 'Wild Nights'. If you're looking for old-school 311, you'll find it in 'Rock On', but with a new twist. This album really has something for every 311 fan, new and old.
I won't bother giving a track-by-track review, as there is a perfectly good one at Amazon.com by Jonathon Prater, which is worth checking out if you're still not entirely sure about purchasing this album. Although I would have to disagree with his review of track 7 - 'Weightless'. It is definitely not a throw-away track. When I first heard this song (on Youtube before receiving the album), it instantly grabbed me. A huge smile spread across my face (this rarely happens at first listen). The main riff is hypnotic, I can't get it out of my head, and I don't want to!
This is the first review I've ever written on Amazon. I felt compelled to. I love this album and I think you will too. It's certainly going to brighten up my Summer, I hope it does the same for you.
Peace & Love
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
311 in a nutshell, rock with reggae and punk and a little ska thrown in.
I know it should sound awful right? But it doesn`t, when they get it right its excellent.
And on this painfully short release they nail pretty much every song.
Right out the gate Time Bomb bounces and rocks its way past you and straight into your head, setting up camp at the arrival of the chorus and refusing to leave anytime soon.
That is where this band manage to score big big points,, the melodies and harmonies the dual vocalists manage to pull off set their songs in stone in your mind.
Combined with some great groovy basslines and nice simple guitar parts its a winning formula.
add in that there is a nice mix of songs from the straight forward rocky numbers like Rock On or Weightless or the opener Time Bomb sitting quite happily next to mellow and slinky summer anthems like Sunset In July and wild Nights!
Overall yes it is a bit short as it clocks in at just over 28 minutes but since they don`t drop the ball with any one track I think we can forgive them for keeping it short and direct!
I know it should sound awful right? But it doesn`t, when they get it right its excellent.
And on this painfully short release they nail pretty much every song.
Right out the gate Time Bomb bounces and rocks its way past you and straight into your head, setting up camp at the arrival of the chorus and refusing to leave anytime soon.
That is where this band manage to score big big points,, the melodies and harmonies the dual vocalists manage to pull off set their songs in stone in your mind.
Combined with some great groovy basslines and nice simple guitar parts its a winning formula.
add in that there is a nice mix of songs from the straight forward rocky numbers like Rock On or Weightless or the opener Time Bomb sitting quite happily next to mellow and slinky summer anthems like Sunset In July and wild Nights!
Overall yes it is a bit short as it clocks in at just over 28 minutes but since they don`t drop the ball with any one track I think we can forgive them for keeping it short and direct!
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27 of 34 people found the following review helpful
311's best since From Chaos, and possibly even better...
19 July 2011
Format:Audio CD
I got my pre-order Friday before the Tuesday that this album was released, and let's just say... Things couldn't have been better with this album. Yes, it's 311's shortest album, packing only eight songs, but every single one of these songs gives you the old school 311 feel that we have all been missing. Not since From Chaos have I been able to get a natural high from the play button...
I'll break down the 8 songs here, one by one.
1. Time Bomb (4.5/5): this is an old-school shout out to the hardcore 311 fans, mixing sounds within the song like 311 is known to do.
SONG WILL REMIND YOU OF: Dancehall, Homebrew
2. Wild Nights (5/5): this is a song about maturing. Taking the experiences in your prior times and turning them into wisdom. Featuring an adrenaline-invoking solo from none other than miT Mahoney and a high energy rap from SA, this song is what 311 fans have waited on.
3. Sunset In July (4/5): a "feel-good" summer jam. A slow groove from Chad on the drums, a nice guitar harmony from Nick and miT, and a modest yet thumping bassline from P-Nut hold the pace while Nick and SA sing about the joys of seeing their fans having fun at the shows...
SONG WILL REMIND YOU OF: Strong All Along
4. Trouble (4.5/5): A slow, funky groove explaining past troubles of Nick's life. This song has 'I'm a wailers fan' written all over it, without being a rip-off. This song is more aimes towards the 'chill' crowd, while containing just enough edge to make the more high energy fans happy as well.
5. Count Me In (10/5): Easily their best summer jam since 'Strong All Along'. I personally can't get enough of this song. The song just starts on the right foot, a mid-tempo funk jam which turns to fun rock which turns to reggae which turns to rap which turns back into fun rock which turns back to reggae which turns back to funk... only 311 can pull this off, and they're making me remember how their music used to make me feel.
6. Rock On (10/5): This song is the true old school 311. Featuring a heavy guitar riff stacked over a rockin' beat from Chad Sexton and a thick bassline from P-Nut, Nick and SA both rapping on the same track... This song made me stop what I was doing and sit there and listen... which hasn't really happened often in their last few outings. Nick's raps flow so naturally that you could put money on the theory that this song is a leftover from one of their 90's albums (at least lyrically). This song is easily the best "head-nodder" since Sick Tight.
7. Weightless (4/5): This one takes a little while to get into... The first few times you hear it, you kinda don't get sucked into it. It's the throwaway track on the album, but it's still better than anything on Uplifter.
8. And A Ways To Go (4.5/5): Where do I begin... The song starts off slow, sort of recycling the intro from another Transistor tune, and picks up eventually into a rap track from SA, and then repeats until, at the most unexpected moment, the song shifts into a P-Nut tap solo... And then into a fast paced ending that makes your head nod no matter what. This is the trippiest 311 song in years.
So, in conclusion, it's fair to say that this is 311's best album in years, and the quality-over-quantity approach has definitely worked to their advantage. I haven't heard one dissatisfied fan opinion, and we all remember the BBs when Uplifter came out...
This is totally worth your time and money. Buy it, love it, and have a fun summer.
I'll break down the 8 songs here, one by one.
1. Time Bomb (4.5/5): this is an old-school shout out to the hardcore 311 fans, mixing sounds within the song like 311 is known to do.
SONG WILL REMIND YOU OF: Dancehall, Homebrew
2. Wild Nights (5/5): this is a song about maturing. Taking the experiences in your prior times and turning them into wisdom. Featuring an adrenaline-invoking solo from none other than miT Mahoney and a high energy rap from SA, this song is what 311 fans have waited on.
3. Sunset In July (4/5): a "feel-good" summer jam. A slow groove from Chad on the drums, a nice guitar harmony from Nick and miT, and a modest yet thumping bassline from P-Nut hold the pace while Nick and SA sing about the joys of seeing their fans having fun at the shows...
SONG WILL REMIND YOU OF: Strong All Along
4. Trouble (4.5/5): A slow, funky groove explaining past troubles of Nick's life. This song has 'I'm a wailers fan' written all over it, without being a rip-off. This song is more aimes towards the 'chill' crowd, while containing just enough edge to make the more high energy fans happy as well.
5. Count Me In (10/5): Easily their best summer jam since 'Strong All Along'. I personally can't get enough of this song. The song just starts on the right foot, a mid-tempo funk jam which turns to fun rock which turns to reggae which turns to rap which turns back into fun rock which turns back to reggae which turns back to funk... only 311 can pull this off, and they're making me remember how their music used to make me feel.
6. Rock On (10/5): This song is the true old school 311. Featuring a heavy guitar riff stacked over a rockin' beat from Chad Sexton and a thick bassline from P-Nut, Nick and SA both rapping on the same track... This song made me stop what I was doing and sit there and listen... which hasn't really happened often in their last few outings. Nick's raps flow so naturally that you could put money on the theory that this song is a leftover from one of their 90's albums (at least lyrically). This song is easily the best "head-nodder" since Sick Tight.
7. Weightless (4/5): This one takes a little while to get into... The first few times you hear it, you kinda don't get sucked into it. It's the throwaway track on the album, but it's still better than anything on Uplifter.
8. And A Ways To Go (4.5/5): Where do I begin... The song starts off slow, sort of recycling the intro from another Transistor tune, and picks up eventually into a rap track from SA, and then repeats until, at the most unexpected moment, the song shifts into a P-Nut tap solo... And then into a fast paced ending that makes your head nod no matter what. This is the trippiest 311 song in years.
So, in conclusion, it's fair to say that this is 311's best album in years, and the quality-over-quantity approach has definitely worked to their advantage. I haven't heard one dissatisfied fan opinion, and we all remember the BBs when Uplifter came out...
This is totally worth your time and money. Buy it, love it, and have a fun summer.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
311's got the boom Ya'll!
20 July 2011
Format:Audio CD
I was a little nervous about this becasue its 28 minutes long and though I am a die hard 311 fan I was afraid that they would hold back for the fan who thought "Don't Tread On Me" and "Uplifter" where sub par. I in fact loved every 311 album in creation (with S.A. Martinez in the lineup of course). This album is a must have for any 311 fan. It has everything that 311 fans would want:Cool time signatures, Bass solo on the last song, Harmonies, Rapping, Crunchy Guitars, Complicated drum patterns, and cool positive lyrics. Please for the love of GOD believe me! If you like 311. Whether your a "Old school" or new fan or a fan who only likes "Music" to "Transistor". Or Only The "Blue Album". Or even if your a dude stopped caring after any point in history because you felt they stopped trying this will not dissapoint you! I own "Music", "Grassroots", "The Blue Album", "Transistor","LIVE", "Soundsystem","From Chaos","Evolver", "Greatest Hits 93-03", "Don't Tread On Me", "Uplifter(The Deluxe Version)", and now The Essential "Universal Pulse". You will love this! If you don't I dare to email me and say "Gedy "Roost" Murphy! YOU ARE A LIAR AND THIS CD SUCKS!!!!!!!" Because you won't. Buy this album and sit in the sun while listening to it. Make love to your girlfreind and listen to it. Put it on and jam to it. Smoke a joint or have a brew and put it on.Its a soundtrack to your life!
It was because of this band that I discovered my love for music and led me to all the other bands I love. If it where not for Chad Sexton, S.A. Martinez, Tim Mahoney, P-NUT, and Nick Hexum I would have killed my self. This has been a rough ten years for me with the economy, no money, and crappy pop polluting the airwaves. 311 has made life a little more tolerable.
It was because of this band that I discovered my love for music and led me to all the other bands I love. If it where not for Chad Sexton, S.A. Martinez, Tim Mahoney, P-NUT, and Nick Hexum I would have killed my self. This has been a rough ten years for me with the economy, no money, and crappy pop polluting the airwaves. 311 has made life a little more tolerable.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Short ... but a Good Tuesday Surprise
19 July 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
Had no idea 311 had a new album dropping until today, after one listen I can say its a very good but short album, good thing its only $6. Very typical 311 album, maybe even a little more like some of their early stuff with a little more guitar and rapping than "Uplifter". If you like 311 you will enjoy this album, if you don't like them do expect to be all of a sudden a huge fan. Great summer time music just in time for a long hot ass summer!
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