Against Me! The Acoustic EP

Against Me! | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: March 1, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sabot Productions
• ASIN: B00008X5IV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,267 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The Acoustic EP is an especially fitting release from Against Me! After all, the band is based in the acoustic stirrings of singer Tom Gabel, who was performing solo as a teenager anywhere that would have him. His solitary musings eventually evolved into the full band of Against Me!, which can be as rowdy and boisterous as the next plugged-in group. This release, however, strips the songs down to Gabel's acoustic roots and makes him -- and the songs -- all the more powerful for it. Alternate versions of tracks one through three and five can be found on Reinventing Axl Rose, and though acoustic, they rock just as hard as their electric counterparts. But the standouts of this release come in the resounding camaraderie of "We Did It All for Don" and a sixth, untitled track not listed on the album's back cover and that comes as a surprise treat to unsuspecting listeners. This EP is a shining example of where Against Me!'s roots lie and is a must-hear for any fan. [Side note: If the choice presents itself, go for the CD version instead of the 7" -- or both if for a collector -- as tracks five and six are CD-only bonus additions.] ~ Corey Apar, Rovi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars marvelous, July 8, 2004

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J. Cook "Scabboy" (Buffalo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Against Me! The Acoustic EP (Audio CD)

emotional, amazing.
acoustic... simple... perfect.

Do yourself a favor and listen to these guys.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, May 30, 2004

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Jake Sever "Eek" (Peoria, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Against Me! The Acoustic EP (Audio CD)

This is one of my favorite cds by my favorite band. No other band can pull off an acoustic cd like this one. I actually got this cd before Reiventing Axl Rose and I fell in love with these songs and then when I heard the other versions I was taken away. Just go out and get this cd...along with all their other ones too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful music for beautiful people..., April 12, 2003

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"peacelovingunfighter" (santa cruz, california United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Against Me! The Acoustic EP (Audio CD)

... you people do not know what you are missing... AGAINST ME! is the best band to come into existence since... well, comparisons fail me at this point. if you have REINVENTING AXL ROSE(if you don't you should), then you know how heartfelt and expressive james bowman's lyrics can be and you are aware of this bands ability to manipulate emotions with the sound they've created. now imagine that acoustic! holy [cow]! soooo good! seriously, PINTS OF GUINESS... makes me cry. there is nothing bad i can say about this album except that the vinyl EP does not include the SECRET TRACK that the cd does. nonetheless, if you have the chance to own, burn, or record the vinyl version of this album, do it! both versions are worth owning. i don't care what anyone says, vinyl sounds like heaven, especially AGAINST ME! vinyl... so regardless of their recent signing to a...pop-punk corporation (who shall remain nameless for the sake of this review), i highly reccomend this album. please buy it and support one of the most beautiful bands of all time, and if you ever, ever have the chance to see these guys live, do it, you shall not regret it. peace, love. A//E.