Customer Reviews

Fenix*Tx

5 star:		(58)
4 star:		(23)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

while a lot of people are wasting their time comparing fenix tx to blink, i think they need to know a few things. first of all, fenix tx was essentially "discovered" by mark from blink 182. it was thanks to blink's efforts that they were signed to mca. they are similar to blink in that they're both punk and have great senses of humor, but that's really about it. fenix has a harder sound, and who doesn't love a band that makes fun of the "hardcore" punk rock. i think their "city if the dead" song is so funny because it's so true. "the rooster song" is a classic of course, and i only hope that they put their cover of "ordinary world" by duran duran on their next album. fenix has so much potential, which is evidenced by how catchy their songs are. i can seriously just sit and listen to every song on the album. how many bands can you say that about? if the two new songs on this album, "flight 601", and "surf song" are any indication of where they're headed, then i think fans of fenix tx have a lot to be excited about.

I've noticed that a lot of these reviews say how this band sounds too much like blink. however, thats only because blink is the only punk band you have ever heard. i think this band rocks, and although the style is the same as blink, sounds nothing like them. buy this cd if you are interested in hearing a great punk band

I like Blink 182.

Through Blink 182 I discovered Fenix TX thanks to guitarist/vocalist Mark Hoppus.

I would say a million words on the band, but instead let me just leave this 5 star review to "THANK YOU MARK HOPPUS"

This group reminds me of Blink182. That is good, since Blink182 is one of my favorite bands. With pop punk riffs, catchy hooks, and humor, I'd have to say that Fenix TX is a less known clone of Blink182. I got this cd, heard it, and loved it. But don't label it as a wannabe band cloning itself as another more known band. Fenix TX has a lot of potential. Blink182 didn't hit it big until their third or fourth major label release. This is only Fenix TX's first album that they did alone. They got some exposure with the single from the sondtrack to the MTV movie Jailbait! entitled All My Fault. I listened to this and thought the exact same thing as I thought after listening to Blink182's Enema Of The State, "Every song should be on the radio!" And they all should. I can listen to the whole cd pver and over again, as with Enema Of The State. Think of this cd as the base of a mountain or a hill. With each single and album, Fenix TX will rise to the top and into punk fan's hearts. Think of this as the beginning of Fenix TX. Or the beginning of a whole new era. The Fenix TX era. This is a really great cd. If you like Blink182 then you will love this. You won't regret it!

I don't really understand why everyone has to compare new bands to other established bands. Sure, Fenix Tx sounds a lot like Blink 182, but does that make them sound any less awesome? 3 Doors Down sounds a lot like Creed, but that doesn't mean I can't like them more. I personally think that Fenix Tx has a lot more talent than the guys of Blink, and my only problem with this cd is that it isn't long enough. If you like less known punk bands like the Ataris and Less than Jake, go out and buy this cd, because it rocks the whole way through. It's been in my cd player for months now and it never gets old!

You can tell by listening to this that they were influenced by several punk bands, especially Blink 182. You can hear some Goldfinger, and Face to Face and a few other bands. Flight 601, No Lie, and All My Fault are good songs, but my favorite is Ben. That song rules. If you like blinks new album, you would like this one.

If you sick of the whining and posturing that comes from those oh so bad boy hardcore punk bands and want something fast and fun, this is a great CD. Yeah, Fenix TX plays a style that is similar to Blink182, New Found Glory, Ataris, MxPx and the rest of the pop-punk bands. That doesn’t mean they’re a Blink clone in any way, and truthfully they aren’t. Just because the bands play a similar STYLE of music, does not make them clones. I wish more people weren’t so narrow minded and short sighted. The CD is hilarious and the songs are catchy. When you get it and put it in your CD player, you’ll probably end up listening to it over and over again. “All My Fault” really is the best song on this album. Some of the better tracks are “Jolly Green Dumb***”, “Minimum Wage”, “Rooster Song” and “Surf Song” but the entire CD is really strong. I think what I love most about this band is their irreverence towards everything and their sense of humor. It’s great stuff, and if you like this type of music, this CD is definitely worth the cost.

This album isn't awful and it is not hardcore punk album by any means but it is a sugary sweet punk album that is actually better than blink 182. Lechuza is a better album this album sounds sort of bland like New found glory, good charlotte or simple plan and Blink themselves who actually opened the flood gates to these little super poppy-punk bands. Pop- punk has always existed since the 70's (Buzzcocks, Dickies, Undertones) it's just that some bands can pull it off (Green day, descendents,vandals) and some bands can't. This is an ok release and probably one of the better from this particular genre. best songs: "surf song", "speechless" , "G.B.O.H."

I think these guys are even more irreverent than Blink 182. I had to buy this CD after listening to my brother's copy of their independant release, when they were known as Riverfenix (they had to change their name because of a lawsuit brought on by River Phoenix's estate). This CD is a little more polished than their indie release. It has a majority of the songs that were on the indie release (with the exception of Skinhead Jessie), but some of the songs I liked on that version that were good were cut. I gave this one four stars because some of the songs sounded better on the indie version than on this one. Anyway, the best songs on here are All My Fault, Minimum Wage, and The Rooster Song is downright hilarious (That ain't no chicken! That's a big...). I don't know how this can compare to the likes of Blink 182, since their sound is more hardcore than Blink is. Anyway, this is one band you'll want to keep close tabs on if you like Blink 182. They're going to be big. Also, if you like Fenix, be sure to download their version of "Feliz Navidad". It's hilarious. Can't wait to hear their next album.

Once I heard the song "All My Fault" on the radio,and I knew I should listen to more stuff from their album. I listened to more songs from their cd and I then bought it They sound almost like Blink 182's early stuff. If you are a true punk fan then you would probably like this album.