American Nightmare [EP]

American Nightmare | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 12, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Bridge Nine Records
• ASIN: B00004Z35R
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Protest Song #00

2. Sore-Throat Syndrome

3. Fuck What Fireworks Stand For

4. The Ice Age Is Coming

5. Please Die!

6. The Day The Music Died

7. Farewell...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where have I been for the past year?, June 23, 2001

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Agent M "etriganx" (Lynbrook, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Nightmare (Audio CD)

And how does that question relate to American Nightmare?

Well, I wasn't going to many shows. I wasn't buying many records. And I certainly wasn't feeling the same about hardcore as I had back when I was 16 or 17.

But, while scanning the net for new music I came across some new bands I hadn't heard. I downloaded a ton of songs hoping there would be something out there for me.

That was May, 2001. Scan ahead about a month and a week. I've found myself with more free time and decided to dig into the 300+ songs I downloaded in May.

I had three songs from American Nightmare's self-titled album. I put the first one on..."Protest Song #00." Approximately 2 minutes and 6 seconds later I had been destroyed and put back together again. "Sore Throat Syndrome" and "F*** What Fireworks Stand For" produced the same effect.

Not since I had first heard C.R. (Compassion Revolution) has a band immediately made want everything they've ever done and to see them.

I bought the CD. As a whole, it's just as insane and furious as the first three songs I'd heard. The lyrics surprised me. They aren't as politically and socially driven as I had hoped, but they're well-written and personal. And the more I read them, the more I like them.

Do yourself a favor, get this. Now. Unless, that is you're not into music that makes you want to run 10 miles and scream your heart out.

5.0 out of 5 stars Truer words have not been voiced, December 26, 2007

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Christopher Krause "Chris Krause" (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Nightmare (Audio CD)

American Nightmare has saved my life on several occasions during times when I thought all hope was lost and had nothing to hang onto. This album will naturally speak to those who are passionate lovers and idealists and find themselves crushed by the deceit, dysfunction, caprice and hollowness of contemporary society ("A cold world is one where you think hope's alive. Where "friends" aren't really "friends", where love CAN'T survive."). This is the album to vent off your rage and panic when trying to get through another sleepless night unable to think of anything else but her. Truer words have never been voiced in response to betrayal and true and unrequited love.

Musically American Nightmare is composed of emotionally charged, brutally honest, desperate, throaty, fatal-sounding screams which sometimes transform into hopeless, (at times) sardonic, passionate cries. Boston hardcore-esque high tempo punkish drumming and innovative, somewhat melodic, new school youth crew guitar work (a la Bane) deliver the vocal pieces masterfully. Gang vocals are present but sporadic.

If you like this album, you must get Background Music, which is equally as good and a bit longer in duration. If you are looking for a similar band to bridge out into check out Shai Hulud and (early) Bane.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and Aggresive, August 2, 2002

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Willo "vegito17" (MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Nightmare (Audio CD)

american nightmare may not be the very best hardcore band out there, but they are one of the best. wes' lyrics are among the best, they are well thought out, and very emotional. the music behind it all is well played.

Protest Song #00 - my favorite song off the cd, its emotional and fast pace. Definite stand out.

Sore Throat Syndrome - One of the more mellower songs from AN, i mean it still has the fast pace, but the riff behind it makes it seem much more mellow. good song all in all

... What Fireworks Stand For - Not really what it sounds like, really good song but i thought it would be more political, still one of the greatest.

The Ice Age is Coming - Short and sweet, its only like 40 seconds long, and Wes practically raps, good stuff for being so short.

Please Die! - another stand out song, this is my 2nd favorite, i love the lyrics and the music behind this song, definetely one of ANs best.

The Day Music Died - Good song, has a fast pace, but all AN songs do. good, but not the greatest.

Farewell - This version is much better than the version of Background Music (they're first full length) and a good closer to a great EP.

i love every song on this cd, its only 11 minutes long, but its worth the money if your into american nightmare. they have some of the best lyrics, and catchy fast pace songs, one of my favorite hardcore bands of today.