A Match & Some Gasoline

Suicide Machines | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 17, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Side One Dummy
• ASIN: B00009ATKP
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,159 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Burning In The Aftermath

2. Did You Ever Get A Feeling Of Dread?

3. Keep It A Crime

4. High Anxiety

5. Your Silence

6. The Change

7. Invisible Government

8. One More Time

9. Beat My Head Against The Wall

10. Seized Up

11. Split The Time

12. Kaleidoscope

13. Politics Of Humanity

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The fire, it burns!, June 24, 2003

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Luna (America.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Match & Some Gasoline (Audio CD)

As the lead singer Jason Navarro says in his thanks, A match and some gasoline is very much a protest cd. In the past, the political leanings of the Suicide Machines, although present, could be overlooked, if someone really wanted to ignore them. With this cd, this is not possible. This cd's political message shows through in nearly every song, and is as clear as a cd case- Never trust your government, and always speak out.
"Your Silence", quite possibly the most thought-provoking song on the cd, is an extremely well done protest of the war in Iraq; It shows the reason the band is protesting, while, in a way, telling people exactly what they can do about the war, all to a loud, punk beat that has remained in my head for weeks.
Iraq, however, is not the only thing this cd protests. As demonstrated in "Politics of Humanity", "Burning in the Aftermath", and "Your Silence" the cd protests global ignorance and apathy. "Did You Ever Get A Feeling of Dread", "Invisible Government", and "Keep It A Crime" protest Governments's, especially the U.S. Government's, attempts to control the people at large. The hidden track, placed at the end of "Politics of Humanity", has a deeply touching protest of nuclear warfare, with many cultural references that only add to the power of the song.
This cd's only value is not message, however. A match and some gasoline carries on the Suicide Machines' excellent musicianship, the fast paced, heavily drummed beats, the quite accomplished, punk-styled singing, with the occasional quiet, slow song mixed in to great affect.
This is the best cd I have ever heard. If you are in the least bit considering buying this cd, I recommend you do, especially if you enjoy the Suicide Machines' previous music.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Suicide Machines return to form., June 13, 2005

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Brent M. "Melon" (south-eastern Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Match & Some Gasoline (Audio CD)

With their 5th studio album, TSM return to their ska-core roots we all came to love them for. By all means, I'm not saying that the previous two albums were bad, because they showed great variety, but "A Match and Some Gasoline" was exactly what I expected out of The Suicide Machines at this point in their wonderful career. As all TSM CDs are, this is a very short album, so it is very easy to sit down and listen to it all together. The Suicide Machines still throw a little bit of experimental tracks on the album, such as "One more Time", whcih is really groovy and catchy, and "The Change", which sounds kind of poppy. However, this is mainly classic Suicide Machines, and I've been playing it ever since I bought it two years ago. Here are some of my favorite tracks on the CD :

1. Burning In The Aftermath - Very provocative lyrics, but even more provocative music. This song is probably the heaviest on the CD, but I love it. A great opener.
4. High Anxiety - A majorly catchy tune. This song will be stuck in your head for days. My favorite part about this song would have to be the bridge.
5. Your Silence - Not only my favorite song on the CD, but one of my favorite songs of ALL TIME. The introduction of this song is awesome, with Ryan banging on his toms, then the cymbals kick in with Dan. The drum break is pretty cool, along with the section where Jay screams at the top of his lungs, "The world is spinning out of control!!!"
8. One More Time - As i mentioned earlier, an experimental track, but it's one of the catchiest songs I've ever heard. It talks about child abuse, and how the nation is doing nothing about it.
9. Beat My Head Against The Wall - This song just may have you beating your head against the wall. The first time I heard this track I felt like going out and running 10 miles. A Non-stop, in-your-face trashing of a song.

So, if you were disappointed in the good old Suicide Machines because of the previous two albums, set aside your differences with your head and pick this one up. Simply put, it's great music, with a kick! Thank you for your time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Machines Take A Stand, July 21, 2003

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Mike (W. Jordan, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Match & Some Gasoline (Audio CD)

The Suicide Machines have been reading some Michael Moore. At least that was my feeling after listening to their new release "A Match & Some Gasoline." From anti-Bush diatrabes to attacks on corporate capitalism that results in mass unemployment, the album could easily have been produced by Moore.

Longtime fans of Suicide Machines will be very happy with this album. The ska is back with a vengence, and the album is their angriest since "Battle Hymns." The album deftly navigates between ska and hardcore punk and often, such as the standout "Did You Ever Get A Feeling Of Dread," blends the two nicely.

Their most political album to date, a decent 75% of the album focuses on government workings, from the anti-war rants of "Burning In The Aftermath" and "Your Silence," to the album's best track, "Seized Up," which plays out like a musical version of Michael Moore's famed documentary "Roger & Me."

Despite what recent releases might lead you to believe, the Suicide Machines still have some anger they need to vent, and "A Match And Some Gasoline" is an energetic and enlightening way for them to blow off some steam.