Conversations

Roses Are Red | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Trustkill Records
• ASIN: B0002W4SKE
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #435,515 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Roses Are Red's music is a bittersweet mixture of beauty and power, described by Pastepunk.com as "a complex take on melodi...see site for more info.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, and they were awesome live, May 14, 2005

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Ich (Pennsylvania, the blue states) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

I bought this CD from their guitarist at their table at Championship, and got some of the guys to sign it. They're cool and humble guys, the CD is good, and they put on an awesome performance. I like the CD a lot; I'm not sure too much else what to say that can't be covered by listening to the sound samples on purevolume. See them live, and then buy the CD at the venue. Don't just get it from Amazon if you can get it signed. They're a great live band.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trustkill's new band is something special, December 30, 2004

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LeftManOut (TheCityThatNeverSleeps, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

When Trustkill announced the signing of New York emo-rock band Roses are Red, it was something very surprising. I hoped to see them step outside that hardcore/metalcore box that they had drawn and continue to sign diverse bands. I hoped Roses are Red would be the first to cross the barrier. Their full length "Conversations" is a blast of melodic rock, emo and hardcore rolled into a tight, well-sounding package. They don't sound anything like the other bands on Trustkill which is very refreshing, because TK has developed what a lot of people like to call the "Trustkill Sound" and Roses are Red totally destroy that reputation.

Opening with "White and Gold", Roses are Red lays out what they have. If you hate the first song, you're going to hate the record. If you like it, chances are this album is for you. Melodies and rich guitar sounds are layered, as well as the occasional scream that seems to be in there. Another I really love about RAR is their effective use of the keyboard. The keyboard can be very overused by a lot of bands, but RAR knows when and where to use it, like on the song "Oceans". No acoustic songs manage to sneek their way in here, which is surprising and refreshing. There is one interlude, the sixth track "12-34", which actually is not out of place on here. It sounds good. Songs like "I apologize" and "Silver Linings" are upbeat emo-punk anthems, while "You and me both" and "Conversations" are just about the best emo-core you're gonna get. "Conversations" even has a breakdown at the end. RAR can do it all. It's nice that the album can take so many different tones while still sounding like Roses are Red. If you're a fan of hardcore, punk, emo or rock, chances are you're going to find something you like on here.

Roses are Red are also awesome live, as they really go off. Vince is also a really cool guy. My friend kyle and I got to say a quick word to him at the recent Boys Nigh Out show and he was very cool. Buy this cd, and then go catch these guys live. They need all the support they can get, so don't be the guy who doesn't support them. Jump on board for emo-rock's newest, greatest band.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The first review!, September 25, 2004

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Zachary "the real mccoy" (Indianapolis, IN. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

I saw Roses Are Red at a show nearly two years ago with Silverstein when they were under the moniker, 'Nobody Cares.' They put on an incredible set and were one of the best that night. Ever since then I kept track of the band and I was completley surprised that they were signed to Trustkill Records.

I finally bought their sophmore effort, "Conversations" a day after its initial release and I was hooked. With their single, White And Gold it makes you want to get up and dance. It's beautiful lyrics sent me going through the whole album happy. Even though it is short, it is still a good buy of any fan who is into Brand New, Matchbook Romance, or Taking Back Sunday.