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I-Empire

Angels & AirwavesAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

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AvA consists of Tom DeLonge on guitar/vocals, guitarist David Kennedy, and bassist Matt Wachter.

Angels & Airwaves was founded in the wake of Tom DeLonge’s 5 year hiatus with massive punk supergroup blink-182. DeLonge gathered a group of friends and like-minded musicians to start a band, with a musical spirit that was quite different from any of their previous efforts. The ... Read more in Amazon's Angels & Airwaves Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 6, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: 2007
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • ASIN: B000VZAV08
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,006 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Released only two years after Blink-182 announced its indefinite hiatus, the second album by singer-guitarist Tom DeLonge's other band, Angels & Airwaves, makes it feel like a lifetime. There's not a single poop joke or bubblegum punk anthem to be found among the grand themes of I-Empire, an album that finds the shrill frontman grappling with politics, paranoia, and the spiritual world. Unlike the contributions to his former group's last self-titled release, however, DeLonge has finally realized that getting mature doesn't mean getting boring. For all its cathartic lyrics, I-Empire is actually packed with dazzling, fast-moving songs, like "Everything's Magic" and "Sirens," that bring together U2's widescreen guitar flights with tuneful, straightforward punk melodies. This could very well be his best work yet.--Aidin Vaziri

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2007 sophomore album from the Alternative supergroup. Angels & Airwaves is former blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, Offspring drummer Atom Willard, David Kennedy notably from Hazen Street and Box Car Racer and now former 30 Seconds to Mars bassist Matt Wachter. i-Empire's first single, 'Everything's Magic', is a synth-rock anthem that resonates with a refreshing spirit and inspired energy.

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Great album and songs. Dikkson Fokkerson  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a group effort and they have put out one of the best albums in the last decade. Drew Balch  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Listen to 'Star of Bethlehem' and 'True Love' and you will know what I am talking about. S. Latimer  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy follow-up to We Don't Need To Whisper November 8, 2007
By H. Yu
Format:Audio CD
Already, I-Empire is one of the best albums of the year (if not THE best). Of all the CD's I've listened to this year, this one, by far, is very optimistic and uplifting, to say the least. The anthemic, 80's synth-pop, stadium-rock sound works very well here. And if it does sound formulaic, so be it! Very heartfelt and inspirational too! Tom DeLonge has definitely come a long way from his Blink-182 days, and I'm all the more glad for it! Instead of the usual bratty, toilet humor, we get mature, "reach for the sky" sentiments, that is, keep going, no matter what happens to you in life. Honestly, I think that's what we need more nowadays. By the way, forget about that Rolling Stone critic who gave this fine CD only 2 1/2 stars. According to the review, "Blink-182 guitarist is all grown up and synth-poppy. But is that a good thing?" I certainly think so!

** ADDENDUM **
Angels & Airwaves' new album, LOVE, is already available as a FREE download. Just head over to the band's web site now!
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first album. November 5, 2007
Format:Audio CD
Whereas "We Don't Need to Whisper" sounded a bit forced and stuck in the eighties, I-Empire brings back Tom Delonge to his element; this move should please both blink fans and fans of AVA alike. There is a much harder rock sound to a lot of the songs on this album, and the slower songs show a side of Tom we've never heard. "Rite of Spring" is also the most personal song he has ever written. This album feels much more thought out as well - there aren't needless wandering instrumental bits stuffed into the songs. Pick it up if you like catchy rock music with a positive theme (the powerful notion that "you can do anything"). Highly recommended.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Once again November 10, 2007
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
the guys do it for a 2nd time. A&A make another high quality, energy filled yet important cd with a message. Its done while having fun and going through different moods from tracks like "Everything's Magic" its fun and irressitible song for them to "Star of Bethlehem" a two minute interlude...unlike other interludes on other albums this one actually warrants listening to.

I was a fan from their first cd "We Don't Need To Whisper" with "I-Empire" the guys have firmly established themselves in this music industry and can/will only go up from here. As this cd is one that can't be ignored by folks at all. Loving the cd from beginning to end it flows from one track to the next with an ease that you seldom experience.

First one was all that...2nd one is all that and so much more!!

5/5 overall
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, let's see. How do you begin to explain the beauty that is Angels and Airwaves to someone who doesn't want to listen, or can't look past the fact that Blink 182 is no more? Chances are you can't, which is why I-Empire has only sold about 150,000 copies in it's first few months of existence (although I still say that's an impressive number considering the record business today). But for those of you who love AVA, have an open mind, or perhaps were never die hard fans of Blink, here goes:

1) Call To Arms (5/5)- Wow, what a way to start off the album... and without the two minute intro that came along with Valkyrie. This song is an incredible lift off with amazing vocals that have been shockingly sang to perfection by Tom during live performances.

2) Everything's Magic (5/5)- The obvious single, I haven't stopped listening to this one since it leaked oh so many months ago. Does it sound like Anthem Pt. 2? A little bit. Does it sound like "Close to Me" by the Cure, a little bit. Are those bad things? I don't think so. Perfect single.

3) Breathe (3/5)- I find this to be a poor placement track wise on the album, but lots of fans love it so it's just my opinion. To me, it's something of a bland song that is really repetitive and doesn't truly kick in until about 4 minutes in, at which point it becomes brilliant. You probably really have to be truly in love to enjoy this one as much as Tom does. Oh yea, musically it's got a Phil Collins/Peter Gabriel sound to it.

4) Love Like Rockets (4/5)- A cool little song with an Eisenhower speech at the beginning that as a history teacher I can't get enough of. This one is hard to describe (other than it being very "outer-spacey") and doesn't really stand out.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting November 6, 2007
By robvmac
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is something special about this band! I sense a very positive, energetic approach to this album. I felt the same way about the first album "We Don't Need to Whisper" but even more so on this second release. I enjoyed all the songs and will listen to it several more times this week. Who can I compare them to .............
probably no-one! They are quite unique. Very unlike most of the new stuff coming out. If you liked their first album, you will certainley like this album. (maybe even better). Great Job Angels and Airwaves!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars AVA can do no wrong!!!! November 6, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I listen to all types of music, but once in a great while a band comes along that touches you, and rocks you. Angels and Airwaves can do no wrong in my eyes. Their music is inspiring, emotional, moving and great to rock out to. I have not stopped listening to "We Dont Need to Whisper" since I bought it, and "I-Empire" will be no different.
My most moving tracks:
Call to Arms
Everything's Magic
Lifeline
Breathe
Heaven

But just like their first album, every track is good, some are better than others, but every track is good, which is a rarity these days. Plus, why so many critics pan AVA because they have simple and inspiring, uplifting lyrics...is beyond me. It's a throwback to the old school days of U2, The Cure, Pink Floyd, New Wave and early punk rock pop....all mixed in with some great electronic synth sounds.
Point blank: Angels and Airwaves are AWESOME!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Can play the album through just as an album should be by a great band :). Finale in the middle with Secret Crowds and nice song variation for me with the same great style of AVA. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Ryan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album!
Angels & Airwaves is one of my favorite bands and I-Empire is hands down one of their greatest albums. The songs, the sound, everything is just beyond what I was expecting.
Published 4 months ago by Chey
5.0 out of 5 stars great cd
The cd arrived in great condition. This band has an awesome sound that this album only adds to. Get one.
Published 4 months ago by Cecil Neville III
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
Electronic. The visuals go well with their music . Check their videos out and you will understand the artistic intentions. Awesome album.
Published 4 months ago by alexandria jaquay
5.0 out of 5 stars I-Empire
I brought this CD for my husband, he loves it. It have many of the songs the are popular for this group.
Published 5 months ago by B
5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless the AVAtion Nation
AVA is what is known as a supergroup. This means that all of the members of the bands come from other successful bands, such as Blink 182, Box Car Racer, and 30 seconds to Mars. Read more
Published 7 months ago by X-FACTOR13
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening... Epic... You must buy these albums..
This band is truly wondrous. You know that feeling inside when you're witnessing something amazing? Something so good that your body starts reacting as if it were truly happening... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Corey Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
love this album. its got to be my favorite album of AVA's. the only song i dont really enjoy is the jumping rooftops interlude. seems pretty pointless. Read more
Published 15 months ago by jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!
I-Empire is a great CD and it was worth its cost. i love this CD and i would recommened this CD to anyone who likes AvA or the type of music style.
Published 15 months ago by Moses
5.0 out of 5 stars Silly me, I already owned this one!
The seller was great but I ordered the wrong CD. I already owned this CD which means I love the album, but I didn't need it. I'll probably give it away as a gift.
Published 16 months ago by KarisMichele
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Everything's Magic and "Anthem (Part Two)"
No. The guitar line is different. It has more notes than the intro to Anthem Pt. 2. Try a little harder next time and listen more closely.
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