In Moderation

8stops7 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B00001U03M
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,493 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now THIS is a Major-Label Debut, June 10, 2000

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Ockham's Razor (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Moderation (Audio CD)

This has got to be one of the best debuts (not to say albums) I have heard in quite a while. A truly mature offering from a relatively new band, "In Moderation" is well-conceived and features a band that knows the meaning of diversity and interpretation in music. Dynamics are what make this album superb...from the aggressive, blistering attack of the grooves of "Satisfied", "Better" and "Wider" to the softer, more sensitive but no less intense "Question Everything" and "Uninspired". They sound just as convincing in either modality, and even throw in some more standard alternative tracks that sound great to boot.

You can hear some strains of Creed, Pearl Jam and even some Collective Soul...they remind me somewhat of doubleDrive (another excellent band you should check out!). But make no mistake, 8STOPS7 has a sound all of their own. Evan Sula-Goff has a voice destined to become a luminary in the heavy music field. Emotional, mature and multi-dimensional, the mans sounds just as comfortable pouring it all out in an acoustic ballad as he is belting out rage and angst in a full-out aggro rocker. And he doesn't rely on just emotion to do it...it's sung skillfully and with character.

Their guitars are another standout...dense and complex, they combine the emotional riffage of grunge and modern rock with the precision and groove of new (and even old) metal. Round it out with a rhythm section that's spot on the groove and provides a rock-solid base, and you've got an album with no filler.

Again, their diversity and comfort in different musical settings...and their ability to take influences and meld them into a sound that's their own makes 8STOPS7's "In Moderation" a standout. If you're looking for some new blood on the scene, these are the guys.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just a band, March 3, 2004

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Jesse Stoner (Harrisburg PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Moderation (Audio CD)

Musically the band might not be Zepplin or other well known "good" bands but they do have a unique sound. The greatest part about this cd is their is such a diversity of sound and the lyrics aren't just random words thrown together because they sound good. Whether they get their inspiration from another band is not the point. They make music that they enjoy playing and it shows. See these guys live and you'll be hooked for life. I'd give my right arm to have these guys come back to PA (their from CA) again. Maybe Evan (vocals) Doesn't have a perfect voice but you can almost feel his emotion, he believes what he's saying (not just singing) and that's what counts.

Do you know the greatest part about being in a band is? You can do whatever you want. The only way you can't do this is if you are being paid not to. You can take a sound from another band and use/modify it. I'm sure many of you have heard a song that you thought either lacked a certain element or was in need of something else. I'm tired of hearing people say that 8 Stops 7 *is* Pearl Jam. Whether they were inspired means nothing. Where do you think musicians get into music? They listen to other music and learn what they like. You can learn to appriciate any music if you try hard enough because as long as someone put time into a song, it's worth at least a little recignition.

Perhaps I like this band simply because i met them. They came to a concert put together by our local radio station (105.7 the X)at Ski Roundtop and i was going to see Lit but 3 other bands; Stir, Three Doors Down (before they even had a cd out), and 8 stops 7. This was possibly the coldest day of the year and the wind was whipping down off the snow and right on to the stage and the crowd.

A few people were setting up a drumset and tuning guitars on stage. The next thing i know, these people (I didn't realise this was the actual band) all grab their instruments and i hear the start of my "would be savior". All i simply heard was one guitar so i figured the guy was tuning but then the band just broke into the song. They sounded amazing even though the vocals weren't quite loud enough. I knew a minute into their playing that this was a good band. After the show they annouced they had cds for sale and i ran to the small tent where they were selling them and dropped the best $10 i ever spent.

After the show was over the band stood outside for autographs (for hours). I saw Evan (vocals) and went up to him for an autograph. I told him i liked the band and he smiled and made some small talk. Next, he turned around and found all the other band members to have them sign the cd for me. I have never met anyone so down to earth and just down right nice.

Just go to www.8stops7.com and read a little about these guys. The Lead singer has been into music since he was young child and even used the lyrics to the song he wrote about his friend who had died (he wrote the song before he was even in high school if my memory serves me correctly.) Not only is Evan a great guy he also isn't greedy. The band contributes to "children of the night" which is an organization to help runaway children of abusive parents. Not only does the band contribute money they also contribute time and energy. They play free concerts for the kids and Evan even plays softball with them.
**all money collected from singles sold go to this organization, not just a percent**

(i'm looking forward to their self released material... They were dropped from their label due to personal disputes between managers from what i heard.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8stops7 for eva, July 22, 2002

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a friend (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Moderation (Audio CD)

Everyone who considers themselves into rock should listen to this amazing album. This album combines rock and alternative to a pristine level. Listen to it and it will eat away at your soul-- but in a good way. These guys will be famous one day and you'll feel privileged to have owned their cd way back when.