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A Match & Some Gasoline

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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.

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.

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.

This album blows my mind everytime I listen to it. The Suicide Machines have finally made an album comparing to "Destruction By Definition". It's incredible. All the energy which put The Suicide Machines on my top bands list has been recaptured and I'm incredibly pleased with "A Match and Some Gasoline". This is The Suicide Machines to the bone. Nothing like it.

I am not one to listen to alot of punk rock, so it was definately something different when I decided to buy this CD, but their songs on Tony Hawk's Underground 2 had me hooked. I have to say, besides being really short, this album is really good. I love how unlike some bands, The Suicide Machines vary their songs from track to track so they all don't sound the same.

1.Burning in the Aftermath: A good opening song, one of the many fast and hard ones. 8/10
2.Did you ever get the Feeling of Dread?: Instantly fell in love with this song, it's so catchy and has amazing lyrics. 9/10
3.Keep it a Crime: Meh... not my favorite, it's so short and maybe actually a little too fast, since I have no idea what they're saying unless I have the lyrics next to me. 6/10
4.High Anxiety: The first song I heard on Tony Hawk's Underground 2, great melodic catchy punk song. 8/10
5.Your Silence: The other song I heard before I bought the CD, love the fast verses and the vocals are awesome. 9/10
6.The Change: Not a bad song, it's catchy, more on the punk side. I'm not sure why you'd wanna make a son about change, but whatever works for them. 7/10
7.Invisible Government: Probably my least favorite track, it's got the vocals but they sorta drag on until the chorus, which isn't that good either, plus the song's not even a minute long. 5/10
8.One More Time: I've heard this song called poppy alot, but to be it doesn't seem any more poppy than High Anxiety, I actually like it. 8/10
9.Beat my Head Against the Wall: AWESOME song, probably second best on the CD. 10/10
10.Seized Up: Best song on the CD, it stands out so much from the other tracks in my opinion, but it's still fast and catchy and Suicide Machines, an amazing track. 10/10
11.Split the Time: Pretty good song, faster but on the softer side, which is good because the CD wouldn't be too good if it had all screaming songs like 5 and 9. 7/10
12.Koleidascope: Not a bad song, nothing too special about it though, nothing to really stand out. 6/10
13.Politics of Humanity: A strange track, probably because it had the worst verses, but the best chorus, so it evens out in the end. It could have been alot better if they actually sang the verses instead of just... said them. 6/10
14.Acoustic Track: I love the bonus song, I've had times where I've listened to it three or four times, it's just so good. 9/10

So that's it, and since this is my first album from the band, I dunno how they've changed and what not, but I would reccomend the CD anyway to anyone who listens to punk or even people that don't, I mean this is my first punk CD, and I love it.

The Suicide Machines kick some major ass, but their last two cds were not too good. Not many cds can live up to ska-punk goodness of destruction by definition, but this is probably their second best cd. Battle Hymns was good, but on this cd, they come out with a new style they haven't really tried before: hardcore. Listen to Burning in the Aftermath and Your Silence to see what I mean. Probably the most notable change is that the ska is back! The cd mostly switches off between hardcore punk tracks like Beat My Head Against The Wall and ska tracks like Split The Time. The ska may not be as good as it was in the past, but it is still a relief to have it back. Pretty much everything here is good, but you wanna skip track #8. It blows. Other than that, slip on your skankin shoes, cause thats what you'll be doing when you listen to this album.

I'm a casual fan of the Suicide Machines. I have this album along with Battle Hyms but I'm going to get DBD as soon as possible. Battle Hyms is superior to this album but this cd is still great. Basically this cd is good if you like ska punk or hardcore. It is a great mix of different types of music but it is only about a half hour long, still a great album for anyone.

Burning In The Aftermath- surprising, punk at its best. 9/10
Did You Every Get The Feeling Of Dread- Great ska feel. 7/10
Keep It A Crime- Best lyrics ever!! This song is furius. 9/10
High Anxiety- The catchies song on the cd, a softer song. 6/10
Your Silence- Best on the album, Pumps you up really good! 10/10
The Change- A decent ska-pop song. 6/10
Invisible Goverment- Fast,Furios, and hardcore. Brilliant! 8/10
One More Time- Another pop song, doesn't fit the cd. 4/10
Beat My Head Against The Wall- Great vocals! Blew me away. 8/10
Seized Up- A long song but very good, more of a punk song. 7/10
Split The Time- I liked it but hard to describe. 6/10
Kaliedescope- 2nd best on the cd, punk and a cool feel. 10/10
Politics Of Humanity- Good way to rap up a great album! 8/10

There are no real bad songs on this album but when I listen to this some songs just don't feel like they fit in. A decent effert and I'm looking forward to buying more albums for the Suicide Machines.

The Suicide Machines are a refreshing change from most of today's bands. They have catchy songs but are not sell outs and actually think about what they're saying. Albums like this are rare, not too many well known bands are willing to discuss anything controversial anymore. Well, The Suicide Machines are, and they do it without losing their mainstream audience.

I thought that this band was now sell-out, but I was wrong. This new CD remind me of the first 2 releases from this band. It's a ska, hardcore, punk CD and the songs are goods at all. Not as good as the first album but it's close. I hope the energy is now there to stay in this band I restarted to listen!!

while the war in iraq might prove to b a serious detriment to our future, it sure is providing for some rockin punk albums. this is the most inspired material to come from SxMx since "Battle Hymns". i loved "Steal This Record", esp. trax like "Bleeding <3", "Scars", & "Steal This Record"; however, like their third self-titled effort, i felt a couple trax lacked the complete aural assault that defined their first two releases. not this album. "A Match & Some Gasoline" marks a return to some of their older hyperskacore that put this band on the map with trax like "Kaleidoscope", "Did U Ever Get A Feeling of Dread?", & "High Anxiety". this will surely pleez fans of "Destruction By Defintion". fans of harder sounds shant b disappointed. their cravings will most assuredly b satiated with trax like "Burning in the Aftermath", "The Invisible Government", "Beat My Head Against the Wall", & "Seized Up", a raucous ode to the undertrodden labor class of the Detroit automotive manufacturing industry. the political poignance of this album cannot b denied. i dare any naive kid to listen to "Your Silence" (trak #5) and still tell me international and/or domestic politix doesn't concern him/her. this could b my favorite SxMx song to date. also, there is a haunting hidden trak that is an acoustic memorial to those who have died worldwide from the resulting evils of nuclear technologies. to make my point, the only disappointing moment on the record is the one when it stops. buy this album and start caring about the future by paying attention to the present. lateski. :-P