Advantages: Good tracks, great band Disadvantages: Weaker than some of their others
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The State
The Long Road
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All the Right Reasons
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The Tracks
==Track 1: Flat On The Floor- 7/10==
This is another heavy piece by this band, but I have to say whilst I think it fits brilliantly at the start of the album, it just doesn't work as well as some other songs. It is brilliantly produced and put together and Kroger's voice is very powerful and very strong, and it goes well with the rest of the song, but ... ...this album in a very long time, but it was a joy to listen to this album again. I think this album is one of the weaker albums from Nickelback, as it doesn't managed to produce so many brilliant hits like Silver Side Up and All The Right Reasons did. For me the best track has to be Figured You Out which is designed for you to play as loud as possible in your car with your windows down, so you get the most evilest glares of the old grannies, it's ...
DixieChick10 29.01.2009
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Advantages: Emotional; powerful; good to listen to when down Disadvantages: Some monotonous backdrops; some depressing songs
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
I usually listen to what could be classed as ‘pop’ music, but the power and sentiment of ‘Someday’ by Nickleback really hit me hard and made me rethink my ideals. The song immediately gripped me from the very first few words – I was amazed at the guitar and vocal ability that was initially presented and just had to keep listening.
The following day I felt that I just had to buy Nickleback’s latest album, which I was pleased ... ...£8 from the internet with free delivery included – a bargain even by my standards! The album arrived the next day and I immediately unwrapped it to see what my newly found musical obsession had in store for me. I was not disappointed.
I’ll agree with you – the album is now quite old and I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment. On the other hand, however, I feel that this album will spend a few more months on the shelf before being delegated to ...
chizster 16.07.2004
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Advantages: Great band, great sound Disadvantages: Repetitive
Again, don’t be mislead by singles, they are just songs that will sell but album tracks give true insight into the band.
TRACK ONE – FLAT ON THE FLOOR
“Ten minutes I’ll be laying out flat on the floor”
A great track to begin an equally great album. Hard hitting, pacy and bassy. A classic rock track. The vocalist shows a great passion and talent even in this initial song the listener is aware of some intensity. I really like this song, it undoubtedly ... ...TWO - DO THIS ANYMORE
“Why’s what’s best for you always the worst thing for me”
A mystical sounding intro to this track. A similar tone in the lyrics but again talent shines through. More repetition than the initial track. Guitar and bass lines are repeated throughout but this does not affect the brilliance of this song. Another rock track although slightly lighter. Good. (4/5)
TRACK THREE – SOMEDAY
“Let’s re-write an ending that fits, instead ...
Jennie-Jenn 29.09.2004
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Advantages: more good tracks from nickelback Disadvantages: a couple of weaker tracks
...album. At last 'The Long Road' has been released.........
FLAT ON THE FLOOR
The opening track on the new nickelback album is very upbeat and fast track. This is what I would call a 'typical' nickelback track. Lots of loud guitar and fast track which Chad Kroegers voice fits perfect too. Like I said before a quick track at only 2 mins 2 seconds long.
DO THIS ANYMORE
I really like this track though it took me a couple of times to listen to it to ... ...ones certainly made up for it. If you liked their previous effort 'silver side up' I am certain you will like this as well.
I brought my copy of 'The Long Road' from Play.com for £9.99 but it is also available from cd-wow and most high street stores. ...
tracy2002 03.11.2003
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Advantages: Great music Disadvantages: Uuum - it costs £12.99
Nickelback are definitely one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century, and this, their latest album is definitely going to top the charts. Featuring their hit tracks 'someday' and 'do this anymore' as well as their new single 'feeling way too damn good' this is an album that you really don’t want to miss. My favourite track is definitely number 7 - figured you out. It reminds me of really good times. Although there are only 11 tracks ... ...the music is very high quality. It is also played in a very precise way - the different songs are introduced with different chords being played into the right and the left speaker, so even if you are just sitting in a bus stop it feels like you are at a live concert, which is a quality all good music should provide. As of yet I have found no bonus tracks on this CD, though the inner slip is very good - it gives song words in a timelessly stylish ...
sairules 19.02.2004
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Advantages: Great Tracks, sung with 'Tue Grit'! Disadvantages: The occasional album 'filler'.. but not many!
The closing track to this album gives you an insight to how your views will change on this band, from start of the album to finish.. 'See you at the show..' basically states that you're going to have loved this album so much, they'll 'see you at the show'! A bold boast... but one they deliver.
If you're into the 'rougher' end of Rock, then Nickleback may not be the band for you, but if you demand a little more than the likes of Bon Jovi, and need ... ...the boys deliver.. every time.
As soon as the opening riff of 'Flat on the floor' hits you, you know you're in for another Nickleback extravaganza. Each song is polished and professionally turned out. From the romantic 'Someday' to 'Figured you out', Nickleback hit every emotional button they can find.. and hit it well. There are few 'Rock' bands out at the moment that can do what Nickleback are doing, and that is to turn out music which can be ...
GaryJH 02.11.2005
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Advantages: Brilliant, Hard rock , banging beats, great vocalist Chad Kreoger. Disadvantages: NONE!!!
...fab stuff like this!!
The Long Road is a brilliant album, which was compiled in 2003 and has been the best selling album out of the 4 that Nickelback have released. This album includes the smash hit UK number one "Someday" and a brilliant variety of rocking tunes, like "Flat on the Floot" and "Saturday night s alright for fighting". Nickelback, a Canadian band who before bouncing upon fame were a cover band in the town Hanna, but thankfully for ... ...there for ever famous "The Long Road" which is the most succesful album they ever recorded. With the greatest hit "someday" which was the most requested song on The Hits tv channel in 2003, so you have got to get this album, youve heard of Nickelback, get it now, its great music for when your feeling down in the dumps, or when you want to have a revved up rockin' night!!!
If you would like to listen to some samples of songs from this album, go here
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mikegoodwin 24.11.2004
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...this review suggests, great for long journeys, as they make it seem like it is going faster!
To start with, i dont know how they class this as Pop, it is nothing like the pop I've heard recently....this is good!
I personally love all the tracks, as they are all fast, not depressing (like a lot of music out) and they all have very good instruments and solos in. I especially like Someday and the guitar solo in that and Feelin' Way Too Damn Good because ... ...alond whilst listening to it, something long and straight that you can fly down!
Overall I definately say that this is one of my current favourite albums, simply because I love all the tracks and all the lyrics, there is not one bad song on this album. It's great! ...
haydox 23.02.2006
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