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Before the Blackout [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Allister

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Audio CD (October 11, 2005)
Original Release Date: October 11, 2005
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Drive Thru
ASIN: B000B5XZKG
Also Available in: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #143,887 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Waiting [Explicit] 3:23 $0.99

2. D2 [Explicit] 4:09 $0.99

3. A Lotta Nerve [Explicit] 2:42 $0.99

4. From the Ground Up [Explicit] 2:14 $0.99

5. Blackout [Explicit] 4:08 $0.99

6. Rewind [Explicit] 2:59 $0.99

7. 2 A.m. [Explicit] 3:32 $0.99

8. You Lied [Explicit] 3:23 $0.99

9. A Study in Economics [Explicit] 3:35 $0.99

10. Suffocation [Explicit] 2:55 $0.99

11. Easy Answers [Explicit] 2:55 $0.99

12. The Legend of Pegleg Sullivan [Explicit] 2:45 $0.99

13. Potential Suicide [Explicit] 3:11 $0.99

14. Alone [Explicit] 4:04 $0.99

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Allister release their third full-length CD Before The Blackout on October 11, 2005. Their sophomore album, Last Stop Suburbia went on to sell 80k copies and fans have been waiting patiently, three years to be exact, for the band’s follow-up. Before The Blackout incorporates sing-along melodies, break neck chord changes, and witty and sentimental lyrics, all elements that have cemented the 10-year old band as a stand out act. "A Study In Economics" is quintessential Allister, while tracks like the heavier "Blackout" and the edgier "Waiting" demonstrate the band’s growth, musically and personally. Allister is respected by fellow musicians and fans alike for their demonstrable commitment to the DIY ethics of the punk scene. Tried and true, Allister is back with Before The Blackout to remind us how it’s done!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, May 16, 2007

By	S. Kelly (Claysville, PA.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great CD. It has some swearing, but it is still great. It has catching tunes and lyrics. It is very nice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great followup to last stop suburbia, April 30, 2007

By	K. Gravel (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wasn't sure that Allister were going to be able to top Last Stop Suburbia, but they did by a long shot. You can hear a more mature direction and understanding while still remaining tied to their own sound. I definietly recommend this album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff, October 4, 2006

By	J. Neighbor (Herndon, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fun, talented punk group. Every song on "Blackout" rocks, and the lyrics are right on. "I Lied" (#8) through "Alone" (#14) just fly by, and each has it's own catchy tune and fun lyrics. I've got a 9 year old son, and while the lyrics are pretty salty (I sing loud, different words over them), he loves the beats."A Study in Economics" (#9) has a little Cheap Trick sound, and "Pegleg Sullivan" (#12) is a great piece of Chicago story telling. This CD is well worth the few bucks.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Allister : before the blackout
This is one of the greatest cd's i own, i love Allister. ever since i heard of them 5 years ago i bought their 1st cd and now the newest one. it is well worth every penny.

Published on July 24, 2006 by M. Torbik

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is a MUST!!
To start off I have been a huge allister fan since Dead Ends... I liked Suburbia because it showed progression within the band by tweaking the music slightly but keeping the same... Read more

Published on April 20, 2006 by Andrew E. Kaiser

4.0 out of 5 stars Better by getting younger
Getting younger... doesn't make too much sense does it? When you listen to this album, you'll understand the statement actually fits. Read more

Published on January 10, 2006 by Matthew Berdan

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Allister CD
Although I still like Last Stop Suburbia, it has gotten stale in my CD player. Along comes Before the Blackout. Read more

Published on November 16, 2005 by B. V. Dam

4.0 out of 5 stars Allister Rocks Again!!!
Wow! A Band that still embraces who they are, Rockers! This disc is everything you would expect from Allister and everything that made us fall in love with Allister in the first... Read more

Published on October 19, 2005 by B. Craig

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this CD, Allister rocks!
I loved Allister's first two albums, and this third one I love it! The songs get a little more emotional in this album, but the tunes are still catchy. Read more

Published on October 17, 2005 by Justin C

4.0 out of 5 stars I love allister...
allister has been my favorite band ever since last stop suberbia. that cd is the greatest, and it is my main inspiration for writing music, and Tim and John are my heros. Read more

Published on October 14, 2005 by M. Stines

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