Memory And Humanity - Funeral For A Friend

I've been a fan of funeral for a friend for a long time now and i am kind of turn between loving and hating this album. It has some great songs but there lyrics and style are kind of ruined by a pop style lyrics, it doesn't just have the same in your face amazing sense like streetcar or rookie of the year. The album in my own opinion the album's lyrics is a mix between their previous albums Tales Don't Tell Themselves and Hours but a dull version. ...
...Rules And Games and maybe To Die Like Mouchette, the other songs just seem to sound too similar to each other and become bland. I just can't help but feel the lack of emotion or energy that Casually Dressed and their EP had, what made it so brilliant on so many levels, this album lacks that. The songs are good in them self but none-stand out really. My advice would to be listen to each song individually and the one's i mentioned above and buy them ...

Young_1 25.10.2008 · Read full review
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This album is a bit like marmite in that you either love it or you hate it; i love it. Don't get me wrong, I prefer some of the older FFAF material by far; but this album demonstrates a lot of maturity from the band and easily beats Tales in my opinion. A lot of people I have spoken to about this album say it has taken them a long time to adjust to the sound and get used to the new album, i agree as i originally hated the album. After a few plays ...
...really is; a new album and not another version of casually dressed. For me "Constant Illuminations" has to be my favourite song, I am not a massive fan of "Kicking and Screaming" mainly because i find it a bit too poppy and repetitive at times. Otherwise I highly recommend this album. ...

spenceox 10.11.2008 · Read full review
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