Customer Reviews

Don't Give Me Names

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I'm an avid fan of all types of music, but the amazing lyrics and sound of the Guano Apes astound, if not totally amaze me, some of their songs touch your heart like a light feather making you feel what sandra feels(like Anne Claire and Living in a Lie, for instance) and bringing you higher...following up songs then bring a harsh bit of reality back to you and throw you back down(such as gogan and dodel up), but not in a bad way, on top of it all their powerful song, and amazing lyrics make them one of the best bands to ever grace us with their *True* talent.

This CD is the most amazing CD on the face of the earth! As well as the many wonderful styles of the Guano Apes, it features the song "Ain't Got Time" which is very upbeat and great sounding, as well as two unplugged tracks. So, this is a 5* must have!

I was very impressed with "Proud Like A God" and was hoping that their follow up would be just as good and luckily it is. Mixing great drumming, amazing bass work, inspired guitars, and the female equivilant to Chino Moreno, the Guano Apes musically are truly great. The album starts with No Speech which is one of the best songs they've ever done. The album isn't as heavy as PLAG but keeps its spirt with songs like Big in Japan and Money & Milk. If you are a fan of any type of metal you have to give this album a spin.

I agree with everybody that this album is not a "Proud Like A God", but its not in a very good way. They like many bands before them, have matured in time. This CD proves that. Songs like "Anne Claire" and "Living In A Lie" show the matuuring process of the band. I recomend this to any one who owns "Proud Like A God" as well as those who are first time Guano listeners.

Songs like No Speech, Innocent Greed, Mine all Mine and - last but not least - Anne Clair seem to be alive and touch your heart. Sandra, the singer, talks directly to the audience, sometimes harsh, sometimes demanding, but somehow the music is neither seducing sweet nor rude but keeps its own personality.

Well, 3 years after Proud Like A God came out in Europe, theres Don't Give Me Names. This new album has many good tracks taking from Guano Apes singular style, like Innocent Greed, Mine All Mine, Heaven, and Big In Japan, featuring powerful guitar and unique vocals. Sandra's voice goes all over the map, from powered in Innocent Greed to light and versatile in other songs. If Proud Like a God gets 5 starts, then this album gets 4. While it does not have the raw power and simplicity of PLaG, the Guano Apes have grown up and shown us what they're capable of.