Action (Bonus Dvd)

Punchline, Punchline | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Fueled By Ramen
• ASIN: B0001DMUP4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,319 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars over and over and over...., March 16, 2004

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J. Francis "nerdroca" (Bridgewater, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Action (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

is how I listen to this cd. I mean, wow. this is one of the few, the proud cds that i can listen to over and over, on repeat, and go crazy every time. it's honestly just an awesome cd and rises above so many other, mediocre releases from bands in the same genre. Punchline brings new life and meaning to the dreaded words, "pop-punk."

go out and buy this NOW and listen to it on repeat.. but don't blame me when you break stuff from jumping around like you're on speed ;)

here's the cd cover:

here are the tracks for you, since amazon.com doesn't seem to care:

1) OPEN UP (I love every part of this song, especially the shout-singing)

2) NOT AFRAID "you're CRAZY - is that what i'm gonna hear?"

3) THE WORLD (funky vocal solo-thing; singer holding out a note for like 17 seconds - awesome)

4) HEART TRANSPLANT (you will be addicted to this song.)

5) Time In A Picture (the song with sad emo lyrics and a great, quiet, emotional outro)

6) COLDEST OF CALENDARS (pretty, sad, everything good. especially the lyrics)

7) GETTING THERE IS GETTING BY (this will be stuck in your head forever; catchy as hell; especially good vocals here.)

8) WHY IS HE RIGHT (quirky-cool intro, good stuff)

9) BATTLESCARS (anthemic and so awesome, the best part: "think about/ this every day/We all get old/ and fade away/ But through it all/ I won't forget/YOU.........!!")

10) A SHARP IS A FLAT (inspiring and touching without being cheesy, more good stuff)

11) A BEAUTIFUL GREEN (stripped down to basics + a lot of rhythm section + simple, thoughtful lyrics = quality song)

12) JUST GETTING STARTED (another shamelessly catchy one ^_^)

my faves (in order) are: 4, 1, 9, 3, 11, 7, 6, 5, 10

yes i'm aware that's practically the whole album, but hey. they're outstanding songs! and disgustingly catchy.

actually, listening to the songs, i really love 12, 2, and 8 as well... so just buy the album!

and while you're at it, buy The Rewind EP, cause it's awesome and Play is the best song ever.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums ever., October 18, 2005

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L. Eshleman (Fort Wayne, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Action (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

I've been listening to Punchline since 2003 and this is one of the best albums I've ever heard. From the first track, Open Up, to the very last track, Just Getting Started, it doesn't get old. The lyrics are pretty witty. If you are impressed with their album, definitely check these guys out. They are one of my favorite bands.

And for the person below who said if you like FOB & The Academy Is.. then you won't like Punchline, wrong. FYI, Fall Out Boy is my favorite band and Punchline falls right behind them. Some people just don't know talent when they hear it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great album that just needs a little polishing., September 13, 2005

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Kiel Cary (NW Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Action (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

I had never listened to Punchline prior to going to a show this August in Denver. I was very impressed with their live performance, and thought they were very worthy of touring with RBF.

The members of the band were actually selling this album to people walking by after the show, and a friend of mine and I each picked one up. I'm very glad I did, as I've found a band that will be a favorite of mine for years to come.

I've found each song to be well crafted if a little a rough. I disagree with several of the prior reviews - the lyrics are inspired and the music itself, while not of a notable difficutly level or having a completely original sound, is actually quite wonderful. The guitars are solid and the bass and percussion certainly serve their purpose. There are no "empty" areas where I feel they could have done more with their sound.

Track 3, "World," has become an instant classic in my music library. Steve shows himself as a great lyricist throughout this entire song. I find his ability to create a great vocal rythym very refreshing. His selection of words is unique in comparison to a lot of the generic pop-punk that we hear today - I'm getting quite tired of hearing the same phrases from 3 different bands, and that doesn't happen with Punchline. There is very little "screaming," which I am thankful for. Mostly we just get to hear the very melodic vocals.

Among the other songs, "Heart Transplant" and "Time in a Picture" really stand out to me, as well as "Coldest of Calendars" as mentioned in a previous review. Each song is a wonderfully unique piece that I feel distinguishes Punchline from other bands of their Genre (AND their label).

Listening to this album just a few times does not do it justice. Get a feel for songs, for the rythym and flow of the lyrics, the wonderful vocals, and then maybe you'll get a real appreciation for this album. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is the fact that I know they can do better and this album could be polished up in a few places (not that I could do any better...).

Once again, I'm happy to have bought this CD. It's quickly risen to punk "classic" level for me. I think these guys have a bright future, and I'm pulling for them.