Ok, this cd is flawless. And it just proves that they are a prodigy band considering that fact it is their debut album. Finally giving canadian alternative bands a good name. Billy Talent has in now way a sound of any other band.
Ok, what i liked about this album was the fact the it is high energy. As a listener you will feed off of the energy of this band. Also, if you own a PC put the cd in and it has video of the band and thier concerts, giving the listener a little visual. A little bit of getting to know the band before listening will really make you enjoy the fast pace of the songs.
Song listings and why I like them;
This Is How It Goes (3:27) What a perfect way to start off the cd. Listening to Billy Talent for the first time, this is the song that got me hooked. If you want a loud song to play in your car, to intensionally tick off the entire nieghbourhood, this is the song for you. Starting off with a solid guitar riff, then in comes the symbols from the drums, and the base line. This song is well done.
Living In The Shadows (3:15) Keeping with the pace from the first song, this high energy song has a great intro distorted guitar riff. The catchy chorus will get you easily hooked on this song.
Try Honesty (4:13) There first single, and the reason for it is that this song is the perfect combination of instrumental and vocal. One of their harder songs, the chorus makes you want to scream with them. I think I like this song because I play it in my garage and have received complaints from the nieghbours.
Line & Sinker (3:37) Intense starting on this song, when the verses come in the song slows down, but is still a strong built song. Didn't enjoy this song as much as the other fast pace songs.
Lies (2:58) This short song is extremely strong in lyrical content. The guitar riff is catchy, and for all of you guitar players out there, very easy to play. This song has much relevence for me, saying everything that I want to say about lies. Favourite line "Lies will come back to hunt you"
The Ex (2:40) Clearly stating what the subject matter of this song is, in the title. Great is you have just recently broke up with a partner and need a way to scream about it.
River Below (3:00) This song will have you nodding your head to the pace. Well put together and amazing vocal positioning. The song has a strong lyrical content, referencing a blue collar working man, causing great disaster.
Standing In The Rain (3:20) Not my favourite song on the album, but it has it's purpose. Referencing the social issue of a runaway living on the streets.
Cut The Curtain (3:50) We like to call this song a filler, being put on the cd to separate the tempo of songs, to show versatility. Not as high energy as the rest of the album, but still is a good song.
Prisoners of Today (3:53) Why should we have to conform into what society has accepted as normal. Break out of the schedule, don't be a prisoner. Well that's the impression I received.
Nothing To Lose (3:38) Addressing the social issue of suicide. This song is well done and a revolutionary in the class of suicide songs. Giving off the impression of feeling by making the chorus more intense than the rest of the song. The listener can feel empathy for the victim.
Voices Of Violence (3:10) Great way to close this album. After listening to this song you can feel closure, as if the album is done and would be better to listen to it again sometime. Great closure again.
Billy Talent, is the best canadian band of it's class. I would highly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys the follwoing bands: Three Days Grace, Lost Prophets, Incubus, 12 Stones, Korn, Slipknot, AlexisonFire,
By listening to this album you will not be under the impression that it is their first. It is so well put together that there isn't a song on it that I don't like. Great band for anyone who wants to listen to songs that are loud and they would be able to cover in a garage band
Billy Talent you score 100% in my books.
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Advantages: Great songs with original sounding vocals! Disadvantages: Would possibly only appeal to people interested in the rock/punk/emo styles of music
Mar 9th, 2006
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