Someday - Cindy Blackman

Advantages: Morgan's lyrics and vocals, musicianship
Disadvantages: n/a

..., whilst 'Plastic Man', a beautiful acoustic ballad, acts as something of an eventual successor to the gem that was 'Broken', whilst shedding some vaguely new light on Morgan's range as a vocalist. ("Why don't you let me be, and I'll pretend I'm well. 'Cause you're too blind to see, and I'm too tired to tell"). If anything, 'Plastic Man' provides the first inkling of positive thought, as if the band have intentionally taken you on a spiral of downward emotion before finally saying "hey, you know what, maybe there is something out there for me", a thought echoed within the lyrics; ("someday I know I'll find my place, someday I know this pain will fade. someday I know I'll find my place, someday I'll sing my last refrain"). What 'Karma and Effect' isn't, is a mind-blowing rock spectacle for the ages; but what 'Karma and Effect' is, is an extremely... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Four great guys doing what they do best
Disadvantages: Nope...

...Well...not so much back...they never went away. But their debut album has been well worth the wait! With some superb songs such as the title song, Somebody Someday and it's amazing lyrics which reflect the work the guys have put into this and wicked debut Public Enemy No 1, a bouncy pop anthem you really can't go wrong. And one for the kids, Don't Try This At Home, a rebellious look at the way adults look at kids. They're mix of ska punk, pop and genius is unique and unrivaled. It's hard to believe such an awesome band aren't more famous but it may be because they haven't been breaking their backs trying to kiss their own asses like most...so take a chance on these guys and take a chance on Somebody Someday!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Veder, his band, the songs, the lyrics....
Disadvantages: slight production muffles

...someday another child won't feel as alone as she does"); there's a running theme of emotions throughout the album, whether if be the aforementioned girl in 'Why Go', or even the isolation that 'Jeremy' must previously have felt, it's an album that deals with a great deal of feeling, hence my labelling of vocalist Veder as passionate. 'Alive' sees Veder himself come to terms with the past, being informed that his real father had previously died, and that he's been raised by a 'friend' all along ("While you were sittin' home alone at age thirteen, your real daddy was dyin'. Sorry you didn't see him, but I'm glad we talked...") it does little to break the cycle of emotion that fuels the album and it's music, but also brings to light genuine issues that obviously trouble Veder as he felt the need to write such a personal song at such an early time... Read review

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