Fight the Frequency

American Hi-Fi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 17, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RED GENERAL CATALOG
• ASIN: B003HED0IA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,547 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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'A breadth and vision nearly untouched in modern jazz except by the likes of Wayne Shorter and Bill Frisell.' --Signal to Noise

Product Description

AMERICAN HI-FI is back to their roots with their fourth studio album, Hi-Fi Killers/The Ascot Club (through Megaforce/RED/Sony). It's the highly anticipated follow-up to 2005's HEARTS ON PARADE (Maverick). The first single and video, 'Lost,' from the original line-up--Stacy Jones (singer/guitarist), Drew Parsons (bass), Jamie Arentzen (guitars) and Brian Nolan (drums)- will be released in the coming weeks.

The group issued its eponymous debut album in 2001, which lead to their hit single 'Flavor of the Weak'. After successful worldwide touring, they released the live album Live fromTokyo and then the full album The Art of Losing, in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American Hi-Fi Returns, August 29, 2010

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John McGuirk (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fight the Frequency (Audio CD)

I've liked all three albums from these guys. Even Hearts on Parade, which some fans hate, and which was quite a departure from the band's established sound. That record was more pop than rock, and I can see why it would anger certain fans. Still, it contained some good songs on it, and I wouldn't even call one song from it bad. It was just different, musically and lyrically.

I've been looking forward to this new album for probably two years now, and I'm relieved to say it was worth the wait. This band seems to have gotten back on track with their old sound, but that isn't to say they're just retreading old ground. I miss this kind of music, and this seems to be one of the last bands around I can count on for quality.

This album has a good mix of songs on it. Where Love is a Lie and Lost are pretty much the ballads, which this band is not known for, but they excel at here. This is a Low, Keep it Like a Secret, and Bullet are rockers. Fight the Frequency, Acetate, and Stargazer are fun and infectious. Tiny Spark is an epic closing song with nice guitar solos. Frat Clump showcases some screaming and fast guitars, making it sound like it could have come off of American Hi-Fi's The Art of Losing.

If you like American Hi-Fi, you'll like this. If you're new to the band, check this out and give the older stuff a try as well. This is catchy music with good lyrics and sounds throughout.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Half of a Great Album (Which is Still Better Than Most), August 20, 2010

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Cory T. Shaeffer "HockeyFanatic" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews
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Based on the cover of American Hi-Fi's new album, "Fight The Frequency," it is apparent that the band wants to return to its roots, as the cover is nearly identical to that of their 2001 debut album. And for those who remember the well-crafted pop/rock with occasional punk leanings on that album, which were similar to a hybrid of Oasis and Lit, than the sound of this new set of songs will not disappoint. It's as if time has stood still, and the band picked up right after the last track on that debut album. Nine years on, the band is still in fine form, and can still rock out. In between the two albums, the band went for a harder sound on 2003's "The Art Of Losing" and went pop on 2005's "Hearts On Parade."

As another reviewer mentioned, the first six songs on the album are very solid. And the ending track, Tiny Spark, is also very good. But there is a good bit of filler in between (tracks 7-11) and it takes away from the greatness of what it might have ended up being. Nevertheless, it is quite refreshing to hear so many good tracks from this band, and overall, this might be the best album they have done yet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Rock Solid Album!, August 21, 2010

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Donal Kearney - See all my reviews
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I have been a fan of this Boston band from the very start and unlike most bands "Hi-Fi" have never let me down.
It's been five years since the highly under-rated "Hearts on Parade" in my opinion but "Fight the Frequency" is way worth the wait. From the get go its solid throughout... My only major fault would be that "Frat" song. It doesn't suit the album but hey maybe with more listens it may grow on me.
Great comeback album with catchy hooks and awesome cranked up on your car stereo. My personal favourite would have to be "Bullet".