Fix Me [Import]

Marianas Trench | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 604 Records
• ASIN: B000I5XLNU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,050 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

It takes some real cojones to include the word 'Masterpiece' in your album title, but Josh Ramsay isn't too worried. 'I suppose I could be digging myself into a hole calling the record 'Masterpiece Theatre,' he chuckles, 'but it's tongue-in-cheek. And I'm not the kind of person that people would assume as being an egomaniac. I hope not, anyway.'
Given his feverish imagination and comprehensive musical gifts, Ramsay could probably get away with a little egomania. And with the release of Masterpiece Theatre, the frontman of Vancouver's Marianas Trench makes an iron-clad case for a prodigious set of talents-both his own and those of his bandmates, guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, and drummer Ian Casselman.
Marianas Trench had already elevated itself above the rest of the pack with a 2006 debut, Fix Me, that showcased a knack for colouring outside the lines of factory-issue millenial punk, shrewdly-built pop, and super-adrenalized modern rock. Two years later, Marianas Trench has re-emerged with Masterpiece Theatre. And not surprisingly, it's a work of soaring ambition and decisive technical prowess. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really superb in every way......, May 3, 2007

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FixMe "Off By Heart" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fix Me (Audio CD)

I first heard of Marianas Trench via Much Music with their song "Decided to Break It", and I was extremely impressed by the vocal flare the band exhibited(the video is also hilarious), and I figured I'd better investigate further. That took me to their video for "Say Anything", the first single off their debut album, "Fix Me"(604 records). Being fairly impressed by the material I'd heard, I decided to go out and buy the album. Immediately I felt the connection(which is somewhat rare for me, it usually takes a few listens). And though admittedly this music has strong casual appeal and that simple fact may scare some off(I don't know why), I find it impressive how it stands out among the current pop/punk/rock/emo scene.

Firstly, the production is top notch, super high quality in every way. But not fake, these guys are known for their tight live act. This band wasn't glued together by a bunch of record execs, it was relentlessness. There are some entertainers who make music to expand their "brand", and while Marianas Trench intentionally makes music that will appeal to a wide audience, it's all work they believe in. There is such a thing as sticking to your creative ambition while at the same time, allowing for flexibility; Fix Me proves it. And the music was recorded purely based off of the talent of the band, not software tools. Says Josh Ramsay: ""We didn't do an ounce of that on the record." It's all actual performances; it hasn't been doctored whatsoever. I think that's a big truth about us that not a lot of other bands can say these days." And it's the truth, it's hard to be enthusiastic about a band that you know you just couldn't enjoy live, because they suck without software manipulation.

The entire band is comprised of professional vocalists, as shown in their wicked harmonies. Lead vox' Josh Ramsay pours heartfelt, tortured passion into every lyric in songs like "Alibis" and "Skin & Bones", while Matt Webb joins in for a little fancy vocal matching in "Decided to Break It." There are layers and layers in the production of this record, it isn't sparse or stale like so many other records. But perhaps the greatest thing about Fix Me is that it so successfully combines all the flare of pop and hard rock. Hooks all over the place, almost every song could be a radio success. Not one track here is lacking, it's pure quality musicianship.

Whether you're into "emo", or any pop punk bands in general, you should dig Marianas Trench. If you like rock, I think you'll enjoy this quite a bit. And yeah, the import price is high, but it's worth it if you are really itching to adopt a new band into your catalogue.

Really impressed, better than I could have expected, even after a couple months of listening(I play it almost every day and I'm not tired of it).

Marianas Trench will take over the WORLD!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars trench the world!!! by desiree., March 23, 2010

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R. Walters - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fix Me (Audio CD)

this band has given me a new dynamic and standard for punk rock music.
i saw them live and the energy and skill is amazing!
they will definitely be selling out huge stadiums worldwide one day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, December 13, 2011

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Jocie323 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fix Me (Audio CD)

I love this band and this CD was great. Can't get enough of listening to their music. Has pretty good songs here although I would recommend Master Piece Theatre that one is my favorite CD.