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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
It would be good if it wasn't Capdown, 13 Aug 2007
This really isn't a Capdown album and to be honest, I can't think of why anyone would like this as a Capdown album.
The album itself is fine, it's just a rock album, bog standard but listenable but gone are two steps and slam dances their music used to offer us.
Civil Disobedients had "we've been doing this for 10 years" written all over it, it had a real raw integrity to it, something that was lacking from every music scene at that time.
I can't find a stand out track on this album, however, I will say I loved the artwork, which inspired me to give it a try in the first place.
Not really at all related to the songs, more of a draw of "danger" for young rebellious teens.
The saxophone, trumpets, trombones have all but disappeared, and it just seems the whole record is set at one tempo and they just push too hard to make the energy come. Nothing exciting, no real aggression in the vocals and just a much cleaner overall sound.
Considering their name stands for Capitalist Downfall,
This is not such a great contribution to freedom from fat men it suits.
(i.e the record label.)
But I suppose everyone has to take the corporate shafting once in their lives ay?
Here's to the next record!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wheres the energy?, 20 Mar 2007
Having seen capdown at least ten times, I can say this album just wont cut it when they play live. Capdown's strongest point (in my opinion) has always been their live performances. This album has lost all the anger, rage, and sense of direction their previous albums had. It is a shame that they have moved towards a more "rocky" sound, although some people may prefer this sound. Jakes vocals are definitely improved, but this album also verges on being overproduced, theres less sax, less ska, and generally just less energy in this album.
Things do improve towards the end of the album with "keeping up appearances", "community service", & "Home is where the start is" bringing catchier riffs (with a welcome bit of ska) that older capdown fans will be more familiar with.
Overall I think this album is ok, but that capdown are now trying to be something which they are not, the whole attitude of the album seems a little off. Some may say it is more mature, but to be honest its not really a more mature sound. It is just more smoothed out, and lacking the vigour and energy that was present in their older material.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
ACTUALLY AMAZING!, 5 Feb 2007
I have been waiting for this album for a good few years now, and unfortunately, my interest was starting to fade. When i saw it was available for pre-order i thought 'why not?'.
The forst thing you notice is that it sounds very very clean. this is probably due to it being recorded over a year ago and 'fiddled' with since.
Tracks such as 'Terms and Conditions Apply' have a slightly more Indy feel to them but there are tracks which go back to the bands routes such as 'Thrash Tuesday' with a far more aggresive, rough feel.
It includes the brillient single 'Keeping Up Appearances'. this is a much more refined sound that previous attempts. Jake has obviously been prectacing his vocal style and after a few listens you get used to this. And to be honest its for the better!
To sum up, if you used to go watch Capdown or still do you must buy this! being more varied in style there is something to attract new and old fans alike.
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