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New Pop Sunday

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For quite some time, I thought Sponge had broken up. Their first two albums blew me away, and I always hoped they would release another one. Their latest, New Pop Sunday, definitely lived up to my expectations. I am a huge Sponge fan. This album is full of rock radio-worthy hits like Live Here Without You, 1000 Times, and My Lackluster Love. I find myself signing these songs all day long. The lyrics and choruses are so catchy that I can't get them out of my head! I strongly suggest you buy New Pop Sunday by Sponge!

I was a hesitant to buy this album after the relatively disappointing Wax Ecstatic (I Am Anastasia is awesome though). After downloading an acoustic version of "Live Here Without You" off of Napster I immediately ordered the cd without previewing any of the songs. This album was definitely worth it! It completely rocks. It's one of the few cds I let play through without skipping any songs. If you are reading this now and have been thinking about ordering this cd, but haven't yet - what are you waiting for? I would have paid full price for "Live Here Without You" and "10000 Times" alone. I definitely recommend this album.

I will have to be honest: when I first gave this one a listen, I was disappointed. I am a HUGE Sponge fan, and I think the first two records were phenomenal. I was in no way let down by Wax Ecstatic, and I still believe and will always believe Rotting Pinata is an American classic. New Pop Sunday did let me down at first, but a few more listens revealed an intriguing, tight album. The two vintage Sponge classics off of New Pop Sunday are "Pollyanna" and "Lucky", but the other tracks are nothing short of great. And after New Pop Sunday, I learned a valuable lesson: a disappointment from Sponge still kicks the hell out of your standard record. Side note: Dombroski's voice still haunts me every day. Great voice and the best band the US has to offer.

I first heard Sponge on a radio concert with Collective Soul. Given that I was already a HUGE CS fan, it's no surprise I liked Sponge. Their new album really does mix all the best of 70s rock, alt-rock, and modern (dare I say techno?) rock. Great drums, guitars, singing...It's the type of CD you hope it will be when you stick it in the player that first time. Each song grabs you, and none let you down. If you like Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra, Tragically Hip, etc. you'll love this CD too. (By the way- check out Cool For August too. It's even better!)

Get this album, I most recently was going over my cd collection and just rediscover this lost classic. Cool tracks to listen are "1000 times and Radio prayer line". This is a cd that will grow onto you. My guess is why this cd never made it big was there was no room for rock airplay on the radio at the time due to all the over expose boy bands and pop stuff. Hey what a classic album title to go with that period.

Left behind 5 years prior to New Pop Sunday are the likes of "Plowed", the band's only hit to stand, although there were a few minor hits here and there. With this album coming out in 1999, you would have no idea it existed unless a stumbling upon it in a rare occasion in a record store, or simply looking it up on amazon.com (formerly cdnow.com) and seeing that it was in the band's repitoire.

"My Lackluster Love" has a neverending line of 'la la's but it has the same twangy vibe as any good Sponge song.

"Polyanna" shows some fast guitar work from Joey with Vinny waling away at some good vocals.

A surprisingly catchy, and very uplifting song appears with "Live Here Without You," one of all time favorite Sponge songs. Sure it's a pop/rock song, but it doesn't hurt the fact that it is a great song.

"1000 Times" is probably the second best song with a somewhat Goo Goo Dolls type sound. Fast beats and a catchy tune is nothing to be overlooked.

"All American Girls" isn't too bad, but it seems to drag on a little bit too long as the album's longest song at over 5min. The chorus is great, but the other fluff just seems too prolonged and stretched out.

Another catchy tune is "Radio Prayer Line." The lyrics may not appeal to everyone, but the message is clear. There is a pretty good guitar solo in here too.

The title track "New Pop Sunday" actually isn't much of a pop song at all. Has a lazy, relaxed feel to it with a slow gradual buildup. A very nice touch to the new sound the guys are making

"Planet Girls" is a playful pop song as Vinnie sings the lyrics with aggression. The lyrics are kind of bland though.

"When You're On Fire Baby" is probably the most closely related song to Wax Ecstatic. It has that funk rock sound with Vinnie blaring out some suave and tasty lyrics.

For what "Disconnected" has to offer, it isn't too bad, but clearly not the best. The horns featured here remind me of a Mighty Mighty Bosstone song.

Now "Lucky" is a great closer with a raw, somewhat out of tune guitar and that 'lucky lucky lucky' soft chant.

Obviously not like the previous 2 releases, but is unique. There are traces left from Wax Ecstatic, but New Pop Sunday is more fresh and less experimental. There are a few downers, but also some of the band's best. Fan's of any late nineties rock including Oleander, Third Eye Blind, The Verve Pipe, Seven Mary Three, Collective Soul, Shades Apart, and Matchbox 20 should appeal to New Pop Sunday by Sponge.

sponge has come up with one of the best albums i have ever listened to. It rivals albums like tea party trannsmisions. Quite possible that this is my favorite album of all time. Sponge is truly a talent and a band who can rival even the most successfull musicians.

Sponge has a unique sound that no other band can duplicate. All of their songs on "New Pop Sunday" are very catchy and they stick in your head. I suggest that everybody should get this album. Their best album yet.

When I first listened to this, I was disappointed, but after listening to it a couple times I really started to like it. Rotting Pinata remains their best CD but this comes in a close 2nd. You should get both CDs! But I wouldnt suggest Wax Ecstatic.. big let down, especially after such a great first album. Polyanna and 1000 Times are the best songs on this CD. I'm still disappointed with All American World and Radio Prayer Line, but the other songs make up for it.

It was a long time between albums, but it was worth the wait. I am mesmerized by this music. I love Live Here Without You, 1000 Times, Radio Prayer Line, New Pop Sunday, and Lucky. I read the lyrics and they are amazing. They must have really gone through a lot to come up with this stuff. Buy this album. You will love it.