Advantages: infectious, anthemic songs. one of the best albums of the year? Disadvantages: hard to find, and a few minor flaws (no major ones though).
...Debut LP "The Violent Dazzling" is not perfect but it is still an excellent album, and it is better than certain over-hyped albums that have been massively successful recently (cough... "X&Y"... cough...). Twelve tracks stuffed with power-pop harmonies but also enough riffery to please the rockers, topped off with choruses to lift the lids off stadiums, catchy hooks and a radio-friendly melodic rock sheen, and it's surprising they're not massive ... ...this. Musically, "The Violent Dazzling" showcases Johnny Panic's youthful energy for rocking out. It's influenced by American pop, punk and rock in parts, but JP betray their British roots in that they don't go as OTT or cheesy as Americans tend to. The lyrics and artwork lust after change, with a bit more authenticity than the likes of Good Charlotte. Cynically you might say that they keep their lyrics intentionally vague to appeal to "the kids"... ...
helen666 11.05.2006
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