Economy of Sound

Seven Mary Three | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mammoth / Pgd
• ASIN: B00005K9QR
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,501 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like A Fungus, July 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Economy of Sound (Audio CD)

I have to admit, when I bought this cd on whim after seeing it in the store, not even previously knowing it had been released yet, I was a little thrown off the first time through. The last SMT record I bought was "Rock Crown" and this new one was just different. More pop? I wasn't sure. And I was confused as to why Jason Ross inexplicably sings with a different vocal style than on previous records. Every now and then, a hint of his old raspy growl comes through, but for the most part, his voice is smoother, and flat out different. Neither good nor bad. But I decided to keep spinning it.

On every listen this album just gets better and better. The songs all either rock or sway, they're all good. My personal highlights include: "Wait" "Faster" "Man in Control" "Zeroes and Ones" and "Steal a Car"

If you like 7m3, there is no reason you should go without this record. Get it. Get it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The waiting is the hardest part, July 4, 2001

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matt (TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Economy of Sound (Audio CD)

Seven Mary Three are back(not that they have anything to be ashamed of in Rock Crown or Orange Ave.). They have created by far the best cd of 2001. The cd kicks off with a rocker in "sleepwalking" and closes with the most inspired song Jason Ross has ever written in "tug". "Faster" and "Honey" shows the mainstream rock/pop abiltity of the band. While "Steal a Car" and "Breakdown" is just the band jamming out as hard as they can. "Man In Control" is also a great song that deserves to be heard.

This is a band that knows where its going now. They aren't jumping on some bandwagon. Instead they are doing what has become the exception these days Writing good songs playing with emotion. I just hope they don't wait another 3 years before putting another cd out

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent effort -- but not as innovative as earlier work, June 6, 2001

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Lionel R. Menchaca Jr. (Round Rock, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Economy of Sound (Audio CD)

I have been a big fan of the band since American Standard. Back then, the band grabbed my attention with its ability to mix hard-driving, raucous tunes like "My My" with melodic and unique songs like "Rodrigo" and "Punch In and Out". In addition, Jason Ross' ability to transform his wonderfully raspy vocals into a melodic tones caught me off guard as well.

The follow up album, Rock Crown, highlighted the band's diverse talent to an even greater extent. From beginning to end, it walks a delicate balance between strightforward rock n' roll and addictive, innovative pop-inspired riffs that make it one of the most prized CDs in my collection.

While The Economy of Sound contains hints ("Wait" and "First Time Believers" are good examples) of what made me a big fan of the first two records, it just doesn't have the same impact. Still, it is a good record. If you like this, I urge you to give one of the first two a listen--I bet you won't be disappointed.