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Curb

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Just after Nickelback released such great albums as "The State" (1999) and "Silver Side Up" (2001), we here in the U.S. finally got a chance to own their first album from 1996, entitled "Curb". You'd think after 5 years, a band who has such a knack for writing fabulous songs would have changed their style a bit. Not in their case...."Curb" still has the same kind of catchy hard-rock grooves that you would hear on their other 2 albums. That really isn't a bad thing though, I mean, more great Nickelback songs, nothing wrong with that! Some of the tunes that stood out to me were "Little Friend", "Detangler" and "Falls Back On" amongst others. Remember the song "Just For" from the "Silver Side Up" album? Well, they have an earlier version of it on here, which isn't as good as the more recent version, but it's still cool. This album, as good as it is, proves to me that Nickelback is getting better as they go. I mean, "The State" was awesome, "Silver Side Up" was even better. This album is probably their weakest effort, but they WERE just getting started after all. It's ok though, just because the album doesn't quite measure up to the 2 more recent ones, doesn't mean it's no good. I still would highly recommnend picking it up if you have the other albums. It's Nickelback doing what they do best....ROCK!

"Curb," contrary to belief, is not a new album. Nickelback re-released its FIRST album. the album that started it all. "Curb" was initially self released in 1996 in Canada.

To be burtally honest, the album, as it it should for a new group, sounds like unpolished demos, and their many one word titles reflect that fact as well. While several songs have more potential than they seem, most are simply rugged demos.

I wondered how Nickelback released a album so soon after "silver side up," so I researched before I set my opinion in the proverabal "stone."

This album was the band's introduction to the big time and they did not disappoint with their tracks of Pusher, Where? and Sea Groove becoming popular listening songs on radio station and most requested songs in early 2002 when this CD was in fact released. 'Curb' is a unique beginning for Nickelback where the fan/listener first met the integral sound and rythmns of this group. Just For and I Don't Have are also good songs.

Give this album a chance, like me it takes a few goes on the stereo before this album truly blends in with the listener.

Here is a review of all the songs on Curb:

1: Little Friend (9/10)- A great song with a nice steady bassline which does start to get annoying, but the occasional long choruses and the guitar solo makes up for it.

2: Pusher (9/10)- This song's lyrics, for one, are great, but I dislike the lack of lyrics in the chorus. This song, in my opinion, has one of the best endings ever.

3: Detangler (8/10)- Also has great lyrics, but it's not exactly what you would call catchy as hell. Has a few great phrases such as 'didn't need to waste your time, but thanks for wasting mine.'

4. Curb (7/10)- The song this CD was named for. Well, to me, there was a bit to much hype about this one. It's original, as it shoots from slow to fast and back in seconds, but the chorus just blends in with other Nickelback songs.

5. Where? (10/10)- This is my favorite song on the CD! If you can ignore the bad singing in the verses, I think you will come to love this song to. Sounds very cool, especially the full chorus!

6. Falls Back On (7/10)- Great song, very catchy, but one problem... the melodies are the smae thing over and over again except for the 'I'm really up on this' part. So, if you like those loop songs, this is all yours.

7. Sea Groove (6/10)- My least favorite song on the CD. I don't like how the guitar part matches the chorus exactly, especially since it's not that interesting in the first place.

8. Fly (10/10)- Well, I like Where? more, but this is right up there with my favorites! It's so catchy and they even made a 3 word chorus sound cool! Also, it has kind of a punk twist to it!

9. Just Four (7/10) I can't turn my back on a song from Silver Side Up, but it's fun to listen to this song and the Just For in a row and see just how different they are!

10. Left (8/10) The guitar riffs get a bit old, but the choruses and verses pimp it all out equally, so this becomes a great song. Another of my favorites.

11. Window Shopper (9/10)- Kind of an annoying guitar part, but once again, it is all made up for by the rest of the song. Sounds a bit like 'Fell in Love With a Girl' by the White Stripes, doesn't it?

12. I Don't Have (8/10) Pimpin song, I like how all of the lyrics follow a pattern, but it's kinda hard to tell verses and choruses apart.

I bought 'Curb' 2 years ago for $7 when i was into more mainstream music like Blink 182, Green Day, ect. When I started playing guitar, my tastes took a shift and i listen to heavier/'better' music. Today i decided to listen to some of my older cds (greenday, offspring, ect) and decided to listen to nickelback's curb..

The album has a more natural, less produced sound, and has more passion, the things todays music doesnt have. Its almost like the opposite of Nickelback today. Its surprisingly good and underrated.. Chad's vocals, the bass, guitar, everything in general is actually fairly good, it makes newer nickelback pale in comparison.

1. Little Friend- Good heavy opener, 10/10
2. Pusher - Fairly unique, heavy, even with the acoustic verses 9/10
3. Detangler - wow.. the lyrics are amazing, and have great emotion an sincerity, it really draws you in 10/10
4. Curb - The title track, starts out quieter, turns into one of Nickelbacks heaviest songs ever.. great emotion, good use of dynamics with instruments and chads screaming vocals 10/10
5. Where? - pretty catchy, good meaning behind it, some good guitar work near the bridge 8/10
6. Falls Back On - Another fast/heavy song, 8/10
7. Sea Groove - very intense, hard to desribe, but great 10/10
8. Fly - the single from this album.. not much to say about it.. i used to like it more 8/10
9. Just For - A newer version of this can be found on silver side up. This version is better in my opinion.. more natural and angry 9/10
10. Left - slightly mediocore 7/10
11. Window Shopper - catchy guitar riffs and some unique vocals/lyrics
12. I Dont have - A great finishing track 10/10

Even though it starts stronger than it finishes, curb is a great hard rock album with a natural sound, and isnt what youd expect from the Nickelback you know,and is anything but mainsteam. it should be found relatively cheap, too. if you can pick it up easily, i recommend you do

Curb is great, but their work(s) only get better with time, work and age. There is no better than these guys, but if you like Curb, you will love The State, Silver Side Up, and The Long Road. And if you can get it, Hesher, is their classic beginning to this fantastic band and their legacy.

I'll be the first to say that a band's old material usually isn't that great. However, Nickelback has surprised yet again with a very solid freshman debut. Remixed, Remastered and Reissued as a hold over record in 2002, Curb is packed with the crunchy, post-grunge anthems of small town woe you've come to expect from The State and Silver Side Up. However, as with most nickelback albums, there were a couple songs they could have left out (window shopper and an under-produced version of Just for), but overall, Curb is well worth your money. I still find myself throwing it on from time to time, and I've had it for almost a year!

Nickelback isent at ther best on curb but its still worth grabing for $13.99. Heres waht I thought of the songs
Little freind - 4/10 boring lyricks , good guitar
Pusher - 3/10 I dont know how people can like this song when you
cant evan understand what chads saying!
Dentagler - 7/10 here we go finally a worthey song great lyrics, great chourus , to repetitive.
Curb- 8/10 second best song on the cd great chorus but again can you tell what hes saying?
Where? - 6/10 Not bad but , but again too repetitive.
falls back on - 2/10 is this a song or a nightmare, skip!!!
sea groove - 2/10 Look at the last song.
fly - 10/10 best song on the c.d. this song has everything you ask for! Great lyrics, great chorus,great guiter and evan has a punk twist to it!
just for - 7/10 Silver side versions better but hey its still ther 1st album!
Left - 2/10 Youll learn to skip this song.
window shopper - 4/10 good lyrics overtaken by heavey guitar.
I dont have - 5/10 Good song but to repitive.

Overall this is a good c.d. but not there best. If you like nickelback grab it!

My coworker accidentally bought this CD thinking it was new material. While not horrible enough for me to insist she not play it, it is extremely repetitive and dull. The vocals sound sluggish and overwhelmed by too much guitar. Let's just say that I dislike this CD enough to visit amazon.com especially to write this negative review.

Ok, I like Nickelback, but after hearing this album, I understand why it wasn't until their second album that they got famous. I literally got a headache from how repetitive and monotonous Chad Kroeger's singing was.

The album really wasn't that expensive, which was good, but I still don't think that spending money on it is a wise decision. It's probably a better idea to go out and buy Theory of a Deadman instead.