Conviction

Aiden | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 21, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000TE8BJE
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,765 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

When AIDEN visited the VICTORY RECORDS compound in 2004, the record company suspected that they had something very special on their hands. The energetic youngsters from Seattle had a vicious live energy that was comparable to THE STOOGES, MOTLEY CRUE, or THE MURDER CITY DEVILS. Who would have thought they would balloon into the global phenomenon that they have become? They have won awards, graced magazine covers, and won the honor of sharing arena stages with their heroes (all in the band’s rise of 2 mere years). They have faced their cynics square in the face and raised a middle finger to anyone who has dismissed them. More importantly, they have touched thousands across the world with their breath-taking live performances and their dedication to fans. Few bands today can be so iconic on the stage and so humble and approachable after the show. On August 21st, the world will, once again, be taken by storm as AIDEN unveils their next chapter, known as Conviction. Lead singer Wil describes the record: Conviction is about loving the darkness that will destroy you, its about tearing yourself apart from inside, its about feeling that the world is crashing around you with no hope in sight and all you can do is laugh. It’s about falling down then picking yourself back up and believing. Feelings that have eluded me for years now have bubbled to the surface and are finally seeing the light of day. To say that the band have matured is putting it too simply. Conviction is an excellent next step in the path of a band who is not content with staying static in their musical direction. The songs on the record resemble the solemn songs of THE CURE and JOY DIVISION, while infusing the high dramatic energy of MARILYN MANSON and DAVID BOWIE. It is rare that we get to be a part of a band who are so special at this stage of their lives. Conviction will be the springboard that will launch AIDEN to become one of the biggest rock bands in 2007. Mark our word, taking the world by storm was just the beginning.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aiden Delivers Emo With Melody, August 22, 2007

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A. Rego (E. Hanover, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conviction (Audio CD)

I got interested in Aiden after Victory records had their media blitz a year or two ago for the Nightmare album. Songs like Last Sunrise, and Die Romantic had me hooked on this relatively new band. With the release of the Rain EP, I noticed the band moving a bit away from the screamo and adding more melody and harmony in their music. Some of it was quite good! With the release of Conviction, the band show that their music and lyrics are growing with their experience. The album is very melodic. Missing is the screamo / emo background, now replaced by harmonies and piano! So far I like the change, and I feel this album will grow on me with time to become a great album. I hope that the fans from the early days of Aiden will embrace this album and give it a chance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not expected from Aiden, April 7, 2008

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R. Lopez "muzic freek 13" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conviction (Audio CD)

ok, first off, i loved Nightmare Atonamy! It is one of my favorite albums. Aiden is a great band, but to keep this short and to sum it up. If you like scream-o Aiden like me, i would not suggest buying conviction. its an OK cd, but there is no screaming, and its more of a bunch of love songs etc. put together on their cd. i like the cd, but not one of my favorites.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST AIDEN ALBUM, April 7, 2008

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Chantel Freeland "Bootstrap" (Kuwait) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conviction (Audio CD)

I bought this CD because I loved the cover, now I love their music as well. I have all of the Aiden CD's and while I like them all individualy this one is still my favorite. I think they did an awesome job on it.