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John Lydon knew better than most of what he spoke when in 1986, with all the emotional flexibility of a Dalek, he asserted that "anger is an energy". He might well have added that there are other forms of resentment and discontent that burn with a phosphorescence sufficient to fuel a band’s entire career. This is something about which Ponypridd’s Lostprophets are well informed.
Despite a profile large enough to fill any theatre in the United Kingdom, and an album that registered more than half a million sales in the United States – 2004’s Start Something – the perception surrounding this group is often that they appeal to fans who are little more than children – that they’re a "Kerrang! band", if you will. Unfair as this may be, Lostprophets remain a collective unlikely to be booked to appear on primetime chat shows.
A sense of working class, us-against-the-world defiance is the emotion that most defines Weapons. Whether what is known in the class war as chippiness is suitable inspiration for musicians now into their 30s is a question that can only be answered by the ear of the beholder. The case for the defence, though, is strong, not least of all because this svelte 10-song set is not lacking in conviction.
Because of its compact form and committed performances, Weapons is a release that burns brightly. Its cause is aided by the fact that Lostprophets are a quite fabulous band in motion, one equipped with not just power but also nuance. Featuring the magic ingredients of keyboardist and turntablist Jamie Oliver – a man who fills the album’s spaces with subtle shades that afford this work a depth lacking in comparable releases – and the guitar pairing of Mike Lewis and Lee Gaze, the arrangements of the sing-along-ready Another Shot and the driving Heart on Loan display in glorious Technicolor that this is a group understanding that a song can be more than played, it can also be interpreted.
In this light, Lostprophets’ grievance that theirs is a union confined to the popular but removed confines of rock’s bouncier quarters is well justified. For this is a fine album that warrants serious investigation from any and every rock circle.
--Ian Winwood
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Happy Jam
Format:Audio CD
Having been a Lostprophet fan since the release of "Start Something" i was really looking forward to hearing another fantastic album by one of my favourite bands. After listening through the album however i was left feeling quite dissapointed with them this time. The album isn't bad....it's just ok. There feels like there isn't alot of passion throughout the album and the lyrics seem very borring and poorly written (Something that surprised me as normally they are fantastic lyricists). "Better Off Dead" is actually one of the best songs by Lostprophets i think i've heard but unfortunately it was the only song on the album i was actually excited about. Hopefully they will turn it around for the next one as despite this i still love them as a group!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Loonatic
Format:Audio CD
As a long time Lostprophets fan I was ecstatic on nabbing a signed copy of this album, Jamie Oliver (I assume) has even taken time to sketch himself a hat on his photo. Signed or otherwise the album artwork is great with lots of historical imagery and enough sprockets to keep a steampunk nut such as myself more than satisfied. Also if anyone was wondering the scroll reading "Deus Velox Nex" basically means "God's Swift (but violent) Death" in latin, probably borrowed from the Nicholas Cage film "Drive Angry" (read into it if you must).
Anyway, the music on the album is fantastic but that comes as no surprise; it's brilliantly performed, well mixed and for the most part has some stirring lyrics. To my ear it also sounds as well produced as any of their previous albums (contrary to a previous reviewers opinion). Now the Tracks:
Bring Em' Down - Not exactly the norm; plenty of bass and synth make for a different, but none the less great, single.
We Bring An Arsenal - Pacey and catchy; this is a a great singalong track which definitely echos a chanting crowd.
Another Shot - Classic Lostprophets; a treat for (post-"Fake Sound of Progress") long-term fans and an excuse for newcomers to work back through the discography.
Jesus Walks - An amazing track (best on the album?); deep, catchy and definitely the song that I had stuck in my head after the first listen.
A Song From Where I'm From - A meaningful anthem about missing home (or youth?), feels a bit like "Where We Belong", "Last Summer" or even "Ode to Summer" in theme.
A Little Reminder That I'll Never Forget - Regrettably, nothings special but not a bad track either.... Read more ›
Anyway, the music on the album is fantastic but that comes as no surprise; it's brilliantly performed, well mixed and for the most part has some stirring lyrics. To my ear it also sounds as well produced as any of their previous albums (contrary to a previous reviewers opinion). Now the Tracks:
Bring Em' Down - Not exactly the norm; plenty of bass and synth make for a different, but none the less great, single.
We Bring An Arsenal - Pacey and catchy; this is a a great singalong track which definitely echos a chanting crowd.
Another Shot - Classic Lostprophets; a treat for (post-"Fake Sound of Progress") long-term fans and an excuse for newcomers to work back through the discography.
Jesus Walks - An amazing track (best on the album?); deep, catchy and definitely the song that I had stuck in my head after the first listen.
A Song From Where I'm From - A meaningful anthem about missing home (or youth?), feels a bit like "Where We Belong", "Last Summer" or even "Ode to Summer" in theme.
A Little Reminder That I'll Never Forget - Regrettably, nothings special but not a bad track either.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Wow, just got this album and I'm really enjoying it. I was a massive fan of The Fake Sound of Progress and, especially Start Something. It took me a while to get into their other albums such as Liberation transmission, however Weapons is a really strong album. I found it really easy to get into, there is a decent amount of variety and some songs particularly standout without having to listen to it solidly for days to pick out differences between songs (Another Shot stood out really early on, and Bring 'em down).
Having songs that stand out with very little listening is a very strong quality for an album to have and I've really been enjoying listening to it at work on the stereo there; it is an album to listen to on biiiig speakers in a big room.
Compared to other albums I think it stands up pretty well. Like many other bands (Feeder, Muse, Foo Fighters) the music has toned down a bit with maturity of the band, but I think they've done really well to keep energy in this album even if the vocals aren't *as* loud and powerful as the earlier albums.
Having songs that stand out with very little listening is a very strong quality for an album to have and I've really been enjoying listening to it at work on the stereo there; it is an album to listen to on biiiig speakers in a big room.
Compared to other albums I think it stands up pretty well. Like many other bands (Feeder, Muse, Foo Fighters) the music has toned down a bit with maturity of the band, but I think they've done really well to keep energy in this album even if the vocals aren't *as* loud and powerful as the earlier albums.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For me, Lostprophets have got steadily better as their career has progressed, and their last album, 2010's "The Betrayed", was a near-perfect blend of hard rock and melodic sensibility.
"Weapons" is very much in the same vein - noisy guitars and anthemic choruses, and if you liked "The Betrayed", there's plenty here to appeal in just the same way. (That said, fans of the earlier "Fake Sound Of Progress"-era sound will be no happier than they were with "The Betrayed".)
However, one huge warning - the production on this album is dreadful. Coming out of the speakers on a decent hi-fi, it sounds flat, drab and almost mono - I don't know if it's been compressed to death, or just really badly mixed, but the individual instruments are just blurred together in a mush of noise. It's a huge shame - the songs on here would benefit hugely from the warm, open sound that the last couple of albums have had, but the production here just throws the songs away.
Maybe one day there'll be a remaster...
"Weapons" is very much in the same vein - noisy guitars and anthemic choruses, and if you liked "The Betrayed", there's plenty here to appeal in just the same way. (That said, fans of the earlier "Fake Sound Of Progress"-era sound will be no happier than they were with "The Betrayed".)
However, one huge warning - the production on this album is dreadful. Coming out of the speakers on a decent hi-fi, it sounds flat, drab and almost mono - I don't know if it's been compressed to death, or just really badly mixed, but the individual instruments are just blurred together in a mush of noise. It's a huge shame - the songs on here would benefit hugely from the warm, open sound that the last couple of albums have had, but the production here just throws the songs away.
Maybe one day there'll be a remaster...
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A great fith album from the welsh boys. Their best album since 'Start Something.'
Bring Em Down - 9/10 A great lead single, different, but still keeps that great lostprophets energy.
We Bring an Arsenal - 10/10 Football chant like intro, extremely catchy verses and lyrics, powerful sing along chorus. Lostprophets at their best.
Another Shot - 9/10 - Sounds like it just got pulled from Start Something, a sign of past brilliance.
Jesus Walks - 10/10 - Best song on the album. Very uplifting and memorable.
A song for where I'm from - 9/10 Love the lyrics in the chorus, so bittersweet.
A little reminder that I'll never forget - 7/10 One of the weakest on the album, however, still a good song. Interesting intro.
Better off Dead - 10/10 Another unfamiliar sound from them. The near rap verses are amazing. Strong chorus.
Heart on Loan - 7/10 Weakest on the album. Feels like a filler. Still worth a listen.
Somedays - 10/10 Don't let the slower pacing of the song put you off. Brilliant song. The vocals really shines here.
Can't get enough - 9/10 Again, sounds like it was pulled straight from 'Start Something.' I don't understand why there is a 10 minute silence after the song has finished though.
I reccomend you buy this album. Lostprophets are a highly underrated band with not as much recognition as they should have. They are far better than most of the tripe poprock bands you find nowadays ( All time low, You me at six ) to name a few. SUPPORT THEM
Bring Em Down - 9/10 A great lead single, different, but still keeps that great lostprophets energy.
We Bring an Arsenal - 10/10 Football chant like intro, extremely catchy verses and lyrics, powerful sing along chorus. Lostprophets at their best.
Another Shot - 9/10 - Sounds like it just got pulled from Start Something, a sign of past brilliance.
Jesus Walks - 10/10 - Best song on the album. Very uplifting and memorable.
A song for where I'm from - 9/10 Love the lyrics in the chorus, so bittersweet.
A little reminder that I'll never forget - 7/10 One of the weakest on the album, however, still a good song. Interesting intro.
Better off Dead - 10/10 Another unfamiliar sound from them. The near rap verses are amazing. Strong chorus.
Heart on Loan - 7/10 Weakest on the album. Feels like a filler. Still worth a listen.
Somedays - 10/10 Don't let the slower pacing of the song put you off. Brilliant song. The vocals really shines here.
Can't get enough - 9/10 Again, sounds like it was pulled straight from 'Start Something.' I don't understand why there is a 10 minute silence after the song has finished though.
I reccomend you buy this album. Lostprophets are a highly underrated band with not as much recognition as they should have. They are far better than most of the tripe poprock bands you find nowadays ( All time low, You me at six ) to name a few. SUPPORT THEM
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4.0 out of 5 stars
maybe last album
Plenty of great songs. Just what you expect from this band whether they make another we will have to wait and see.
Published 4 months ago by Gary Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
lostprophets
personally i love it! lost prophets are doing what made them famous, being rock legends! its a must have for Lostprophets fans, all the songs are brilliant, especially we bring an... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rebecca
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible
This album is terrible I am starting to think they don't write their albums because everyone is different and slowly getting worse. Read more
Published 9 months ago by DG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Great album, Lostprophets are an amazing band. Love them.
If you like their previous cds you are going to like this one, that's for sure.
If you like their previous cds you are going to like this one, that's for sure.
Published 9 months ago by Ele
4.0 out of 5 stars
more of the same but solid lost prophets
having been a fan since the fake sound of progress it has been interesting to hear lost prophets progress and the first 3 albums all had their own individual feel and style. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Mg Mousley
5.0 out of 5 stars
And They've Done It Again!
Brief bio: Been a fan since Start Something and fell in love with them right from the word go.
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Published 10 months ago by Mr. J. Daly
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good album on constant play
I was looking for a band that had a heavy edge to the songs in terms of the instrumentals and lyrics and never really listened to any Lostprophets before apart from a single I... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pashy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Let down
Was quite disappointed with this album with only
1 or 2 good songs :( have been a big lostprophets fan for years and just feel like they've got lazy. Read more
1 or 2 good songs :( have been a big lostprophets fan for years and just feel like they've got lazy. Read more
Published 11 months ago by ShaunT
5.0 out of 5 stars
The closest to Start Something.
I loved WEAPONS, it reminded why I fell in love with Lostprophets in the first place with The Fake Sound of Progress and Start Something. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Melvina Bellatrixx
5.0 out of 5 stars
:D
Buy this product! It is amazing, and so catchy. My personal favourite is probably 'We Bring an Arsenal' but this is one of those albums where every song is a good one. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Esther Neal
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