Customer Reviews

Double Plaidinum [Vinyl]

5 star:		(26)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Lagwagon really impressed me to say the least, I totally give these guys props for making excellent punk on "Double Plaidinum". They are experienced, and obviously talented musicians. Which is why they sound so tight together. The songwriting is quite good as well, and there are plenty of re-listenable songs too. However, I do think it was a BIT overhyped by the reviewers at this web-site, there are a few real yawners on this CD. I also do not think it is "The best punk album ever," like many people say. Don't get me wrong though, Lagwagon is definately a great band. Also, if you like these guys, you should definately check out similar punk group "Craig's Brother," I like them even more than Lagwagon. You should buy this CD if you are a fan of well-put-together punk rock.

although this a damn good CD, i just can't help feel it's a bit forced and disjointed and the songs are quality but not legends. if you want good lagwagon try hoss, it kicks. I STILL GIVE IT 5 STARS COS IT IS WAY BETTER THAN 90% OF THE S$#T THAT LIVES AND BREATHES IN THE WORLD TODAY. OH AND GET HOLD OF SOUTH AFRICAN PUNK, IT COULD DO WITH THE EXPOSURE.

If You've never heard of Lagwagon, you should have. They are simply one of the best punk bands around today. Thier guitar style is very much like NOFX yet they have thier own sound. The best song on the album is probably Choke as it combines speed chnges amazing guitar riffs and harmonies. Double Pladinum was the first Lagga album I bought and is probably the best (along with Lets Talk About Left Overs) Most of the album is soft punk with a lot of tune and harmonies, unlike trashed, which is mainly metal and fast punk. If you a young punk fan looking for some hot melodies, then you must buy this album.

this cd is good, with fast guitars, and a nice melody. good cd.

I like Lagwagon's "Double Pladinum" alot, but it seems that they are incorporating more and more alternative pop-punk into every album. Even if that serves true, i'll still like it, the reason I gave the album 4 stars instead of 5 is because HOSS is simply a far better album than this, and I couldn't help but make that comparison. "Alien 8", "Making Friends", and "Unfurnished" are the first three songs, and each are so different from each other; "Alien 8" goes from slow and mellow to fast and raw, "Making Friends" has a trippy mid tempo sound, and "Unfurnished", which is the best song on the CD, is the most punk song on the album. Nontheless all the songs are great, especially "Bad Scene" and "To All My Friends".

After having this album for over two years, I still listen to it regularly. It is by far Lagwagon's best album to date, both technically and musically. If you are deciding which album of theirs to get, I suggest you get this one first.

This album, much like Lets Talk About Feelings, grew on me slowly but surely. "Making Friends" is a deep song that has a sound all to it's own, purely Lagwagon and just awesome. Choke is also one of the bands best songs. These two songs are some of their best songs live, they break down into a deep aggressive sound that makes you want to rip your heart out!! Like all other Lagwagon CD's--this one is a must-have!

This cd has it all, hard punk, and great melodies that will make everyone think. I have been listening to Lagwagon for many years now and I can honestly say they are in my top three punk bands. Of course their older stuff is much harder and faster, but this is still a great cd, it is one that I can listen to over and over without it getting old. I think the band has progressed and are becoming more mature. But look at NOFX, Heavy Petting Zoo was not that hard, but they were right back to the hard #*it with So Long...so don't give up on Lagwagon, they will go down as one of the punk bands of all time!

Like an old friend, this CD never let's me down. All solid tracks, I can put this in and never once skip a tune. Exellent lyrics backed up by powerful harmonic chords, this was the first Lagwagon I heard, and it still keeps me hooked. Of all their other albums, this remains my favorite to listen to. If you're tired of the monotonous bubblgum alternative ripoff bands, and want some good 'ol SB punk, look no farther.

In comparison to other lagwagon cds this one is my least favorite. "today" is definatly the best song on the cd followed by "alien 8", "One thing to live", and barely cutting it "Twenty seven" making frineds and unfurnished are worth listening to once but the rest just dont cut it. If you really like lagwagon this should probably be the cd you get to complete your collection after getting the rest.