Ignorance Is Bliss [IMPORT]

Face to Face

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 27, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Beyond
• ASIN: B00000JJKM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,210 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Special thanks, July 12, 2000

By	SlimShady (Passed out on the floor) - See all my reviews

I love this album. I stated that in my last review, but I must say it again. After all, Wally World aka Lycaos aka Jerry Foo aka Jeff Goldsmith aka Mark aka "a viewer" from Boston (three times!), Detroit, Denver (was that after one of your Giggles - oh I mean Howls?), Moscow, London, Orlando, Houston, and Long Island decided to launch a full scale smear campaign against this album like some jealous ex-boyfriend, so why not do the opposite and spread some positivity.

Anyhoo, great album, and REACTIONARY is awesome too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If only you could understand, June 3, 2005

By	T. ihle "tommy michaels" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all i gave this only 4 starts because in my opinion there are less than 100 albums ever released to deserve five stars. This album is near perfection. I have been a face to face fan for a long time now and i own almost all of their work. I love the regular punk face to face has to deliver just like everyone else. My favorite album is probably self-titled or big choice. I read a lot of reviews on hear from idiots that bash this album. These idiots do not understand change, artisitic integrity, or a simple desire to try something new. This album is a big change for face to face. But it only shows you the capability of an amazing band. This record is near flawless for the type of music it delivers. It is a masterpiece of its own creation. If you can not understand that then you shouldn't be listening to this band in the first place. because if you listen to face to face's overall style, thats exactly what it is. A masterpiece of its own creation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignorance Is Bliss . . . And Perfection, April 4, 2003

By	ClosedOpenMind (Vanilla Iceland, where there's Snow (get it?)) - See all my reviews

I can't believe that this CD has such a low avg. cust. rating! When a punk band musically reforms so that they can express their emotions, thoughts, and ideas, it's because they want their fans (who I assume have grown older with them much like I have) to better understand three things: The band itself, the world in which we live, and the listener him/herself . It's something that they felt was right to do. It didn't involve money, and they're still a 'punk rawk' band, so there's really no reason to not see this album for what it is. This CD came out in '99 and sounds very ahead of its time. In fact, I wouldn't be suprised if this is what made Saves The Day and New Found Glory decide to play whatever style of emo that they do.

"Burden" is simply beautiful. The string arrangments soar over the already impressive guitar playing and bass lines. And the lyrics can apply directly to about 95% of those who live in a first or second world country. "In Harm's Way" and "Overcome" can be interpreted in two ways: F2F realize what's at stake with this 'different' CD, or they just want to grow as individuals, with or without anyone's support. And "Prodigal" is a very positive song especially for those making the jump from teen to adulthood.

This basically has it all - punk songs, modern rock ballads, and most importantly, heart and soul. Perhaps one of my top 3 favorite albums ever. Give this one a chance, people! What wasn't punk then is definitely punk now.