New Detention [Import]

Grinspoon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 24, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal
• ASIN: B00009EFV4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,099,166 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lands Down Under Are Saving Rock....., September 17, 2002

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Aaron Weakley (NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Detention (Audio CD)

Yes that's right music fans, Australia and New Zealand are re-igniting the flame that is Rock and Grunge. And im not talking about the pathetic pop music that "Silverchair" are churning out, nor am i referring to the much hyped "The Vines". Grinspoon and Shihad(Oooh sorry i mean Pacifier) are finally cracking it overseas and justifiably so. They are true hard rockers that should define the genre, but somehow are overshadowed by acts like Nickelback, Creed (Don't even start me) and Lifehouse (Another travesty). Grinspoon unleash what will no doubt be CD of the year in Oz (The first two singles have spent a combined total of 17 weeks at the top of alternative charts this year) New Detention..........
This is the 3rd Album from Grinspoon and by far their most professional and consistent. Over the last 7 years they have moulded perfectly as a group, and New Detention is proof of that. The stand out tracks are of course the singles "Chemical Heart" and "Lost Control". But other tracks such as "Make It Happen" and "No Reason" also very good. Having said that, there isn't a weakness in the CD, just on first listen those are the most appealing. After spending most of last year in America touring with punk legends Unwritten Law (you will find Grinspoon on ELVA in that funny drunken phone conversation) you can see the influence and new effects that Grinner's have adopted. It is no secret that these guys are Australia's favourite sons. I think it should have been them stirring the hype which has been thrown on "The Vines". Shihad (although not originally from Australia) are also brilliant. For a good introduction see "The General Electric". Some years back the two did an Australia wide tour which if you were lucky enough to catch was amazing. Two of the most intense rock acts in the world would belt out their tunes for hours on end.
If you are after a true rocking good time, grab this cd, or one of Grinspoon's earlier albums. "Guide To Better Living" is probably a good start. You will notice the maturity between that and "New Detention". You will not be disappointed.....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good find, January 2, 2003

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Whitey (Bourbonnais IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Detention (Audio CD)

I had never heard of this band over here in the U.S until I went over to Australia, but I have to admit this is one of my new favorite cds. I love "Lost Control" "No Reason" "Gone Tomorrow" and "Damn Straight" Now you may be thinking that I'm just some hard core rocker but that is not true at all. I listen to hard rock, alternative, and emo and I still love this album.I would just like to thank the salesman in the cd store by the Radisson Hotel on Liverpool St in Sydney Australia for telling me about this band. peace out yo

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars yet another wonder from our friends Grinspoon!, February 15, 2003

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:) (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Detention (Audio CD)

well well well, the grinners are back and better than ever! New Detention is a great album which explores the realms of alternative rock and mixes in some punk and 'soft rock' aswell. if only the great bands of australia could gain the recognition they deserve. i happen to be a huge fan of many australian bands (grinspoon, the vines, silverchair, etc.) and these great bands help us feel proud that we can produce some great tunes, too.

Intro: well, i wouldn't actually classify this as a song.

Anyday Anyhow: This is one of my favourite songs of the album. it has a great chorus and phil rocks!

lost control: also brilliant, it has really punchy lyrics and a great bassline.

gone tomorrow: one of the lighter tracks on the cd, which isn't a bad thing at all. i love it!

chemical heart: the first release off the album, this song is the one that drew me into buying it, but i love all of the songs!!

make it happen: i still like this song, but it is one of my least favorites of the cd.

boltcutter: it's great! the musicians in grinspoon are so talented!!!

no reason: a very catchy tune, supported by a hilarious film clip.

killswitch: i think killswitch is a very catchy tune also

1000 miles: it took a while to get used to phil's unique style of "singing" in 1000 miles, but it's grown on me....

damn straight: this song is a very good example of classic grinspoon! and i love it, so i love grinspoon!

hate: the softest song on the cd. i love it, it's lyrics are very meaningful!...

I'd like to thank pat, phil, joe and kris for creating another amazing album, and triple j for making them heard. :)