Customer Reviews

Inevitability of a Strange World

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Tracklist:
1. Nightmare
2. Our Revolution
3. Under Fire
4. Anthem for Tonight
5. Her Italy
6. Snow in Hollywood
7. Such a Terrible Trend
8. Better than Sex
9. Giant in the Ring
10. Promise Me Tragedy
11. A Tint of Rain
12. I Told You So
13. Murder I Wrote

Texas based Drive Thru Records act, Halifax have done it again with their long awaited debut album "The inevitability of a Strange World". Produced by Machine (Armor for Sleep, Lamb Of God, Boys Night Out) and Lou Giordano (Taking Back Sunday, Sunny Day Real Estate), the album is the band's full-length debut and a follow-up to the 2004 EP "A Writer's Reference". Halifax have changed from the "Sydney" sound t a melodic 80s metal with a touch of emo tendencies here. It's been quite some time since I have heard such a passionate album opener as on this album. "Nightmare" is quite possibly the most catchiest songs on the album. The riffs and the screaming "hell yeahs" on the chorus to "Our Revolution" make me think that it may as well be a Mötley Crüe tribute song. Gang chants and emo-like lyrics will make this album a favorite amongst the teens while still maintaining itself in the older crowd primarily by the wonderfully crafted guitar riffs. "Hey Italy" incorporates a violn-esque backgroud at the end of the song which is quite astonishing. No need to worry about "filler tracks" on this album either--songs like "under fire" bring the rock just as much as "Our Revolution" does. Lyrically speaking, the album is well-written and delived in just the right way. This is most apparent in the track "Snow in Hollywood". Throw on your old Motley Crue shirts, go pick up this album, and rock out to one of the albums that was chosen by Alternative Press magazine as one of the "Most Anticipated Releases of 2006".

-reviewed by Christopher Salyer

I have to say that halifax is the best band to come out in a long time! when I first heard them it was from their first album a writer's referance and it was amazing makeing halifax my favorite band! but then I got this cd and that made it clear that they're amazing artists. the best songs on the cd would have to be anthem for tonight, nightmare, and our revolution. I suggest u go and buy this cd. but if u've never heard their music before get a writer's referance first because that is the true halifax!

I recently just saw these guys at Sokol underground (a concert hall in Omaha) and I was impressed. I had heard "of" them but not "heard" them; if that makes sense. Basically the name had been thrown around, but I neglected to associate any one song to them in my mind. After hearing them in concert though I knew that I had to have one of the cds and I picked the winner of the bunch since this one is practically the "greatest hits album". No joke, the first eight songs are dynamite!

This is a great album, every song is so amazing. From the fast paced rock anthem 'Our Revolution' to the incredibly deep 'Murder I Wrote', this album keeps you listening to the end. I have been anticipating this album since December and the band from Thousand Oaks delivered.
Nightmare - My favorite song from before the album was out, features great guitar riffs great catchy lyrics. 9.5/10
Our Revolution - Want a track to party to? This it. This is the first single off the CD and is fast and loud and guitarist Chris Brandt really shines here. 9/10
Under Fire - A great song, everything is balanced. 9/10
Anthem For Tonight - Amazing vocals from Mike on this one. Guitar is great as well. 9.5/10
Hey Italy - Catchy lyrics and a great song all together, more alternative then the previous four. 9/10
Snow In Hollywood - A great song, with deep lyrics and absolutely amazing guitar, featuring a more 80s rock theme. 9.5/10
Such A Terrible Trend - A slower song, featuring more inner thoughts from singer Mike Hunau. 8.5/10
Better Than Sex - My personal favorite song on the entire CD. I can truly relate to every line in this song. I love it. 10/10
Giant In The Ring - A great slower paced song, but good nontheless. 8.5/10
Promise Me Tragedy - The loudest song on the CD. Features more of a post-hardcore Halifax, no screaming though. I love it, gives the CD more of a balanced look. 9.5/10
A Tint Of Rain - Another slower song but with a great message. 9/10
I Told You So - A little louder then the previous one. 9/10
Murder I Wrote - Such a great song, fantastic way to end the album. Listen to it the whole way through and it truly completes the album. 10/10
This CD is so great, it hasn't left my player since I got it 6 days ago.

I loved this new CD, its on fire! Great listening and great variation in sound and style. I would definately recommend this CD. If you enjoy real rock you'll love this!

I bought this CD on a whim, not really knowing anything about the band. I saw the Drive-Thru record label and figured, what the heck. At first I wasn't too fond of it; especially after hearing the second song (something about a revolution). I guess that this is their first single from this album? Well, it's a terrible song. Unfortunately it kind of left a bad taste in my mouth as I listened to the other songs. But then I listened again, and I skipped #2. And I must say that the rest of the CD is very good. My favorites are "Hey Italy" and "Snow in Hollywood". The songs have catchy choruses and good riffs. Sure, it sounds like a lot of other emo/punk bands out there, but so what? I say, buy this album, you won't regret it.

This is totally the best record thats come out in 2006 you need to buy it asap!

If you've heard Halifax's previous CD, you've basically heard this one. After song 5 I was bored so I took the CD out and put in one of my older ones. I tried listening to it again later, determined to find something of interest. But after listening to the entire things, I found that it wasn't interesting at all really. It's not terrible, but it's not that great either. It seems commercialized, very formulaic and repetitive, and overall unexciting. If you LOVE Halifax, you might want to buy this CD, especially since it is so cheep ($10). Otherwise, I'm sure you'll hear some songs on the radio, though I couldn't tell you which ones as they all sound about the same.

Three stars because it's not bad, it's just not good either.

There used to be a time when everything drive thru records released was a hit. From New Found Glory to Midtown, from The Starting Line to TEN, from Allister to Home Grown...it was all quality music. Well, things have changed ALOT in three years, and now I'm sad to say that DTR just isn't what it used to be.

Halifax may be the single worst band I've ever heard this label release, keeping in mind that I've seen DTR through some pretty rough times (remember I Am The Avalanche?). How could anyone actually rate this as a 5 star outing? It isn't even catchy, let alone groundbreaking or 'unique'. Bands like Hit The Lights and All Time Low may be totally unoriginal, but atleast they're fun to listen to. Halifax is just painful! Copy and paste post-hardcore emo has never sounded quite this bad.


If Taking Back Sunday sucked really, REALLY bad, they'd probably still sound better than Halifax.

For fans of: Crappy music and cheap Hawthorne Heights imitations.

A classic example of the robotic commercial power-pop emo vocals i can't stand. I really disliked their A Writers Reference ep, and this album isn't doing anything to change my mind about the band. This is the only downright bad band drive thru have ever signed. Every riff and melody conforms 100% to templates. They don't even have the 1% of originality or creativity necessary to make a hook that's actually catchy. If you wanted to put in the time and effort I bet you could find places where every riff on this album has already been used in other band's songs. I'm not saying they're ripping anyone off, I'm just saying they're so faceless and generic that it's inevitable. If you're considering buying this album, do yourself a favor and check out Ever We Fall's new album We Are But Human first, maybe you'll find it's more worth your money.