I'm Only A Man (Bonus Track Version)

Emery | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: October 2, 2007
• Release Date: October 2, 2007
• Label: TOOTH & NAIL RECORDS
• Copyright: (C) 2007 Tooth & Nail Records
• Total Length: 51:08
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• ASIN: B000XK1QG4
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,638 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Emery ~I'm Only a Man~, October 4, 2007

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RaY RaY Pine "Fan of All Music" (Philly) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm Only a Man (Audio CD)

If this were a paint by numbers art contest, Emery would have failed. If you've signed up to hear Emery's third full length album, I'm Only a Man, thinking that it will recall many shades of their two previous efforts, you will be disappointed. Emery forgo much of the signature screaming and aggression that had become staples of their sound, instead embracing the electronic ("Don't bore Us, Get to The Chorus) and the pure alternative rock ("World's Away").

Don't let the gamut of sounds chase you away though, as Emery have always had a penchant for tight song writing so, departing their comfort zone of screamo shouldn't scare you. What should make you wary is the lack of energy and overall intensity in the songs. While Emery is still capable of bringing their brand of emotional rock to life with tracks like "Can't Stop the Killer" and the album opener "Rock-N-Rule," they fall flat with the hammy "The Movie Song," and the bloated and ill advised "From Crib to Coffin" that clocks in at a monstrous 10:45 and feels just about every minute that long!

Hip shaking rockers like "The Party Song" and even the electro-rock infused "Don't Bore us..." have shades of greatness in them but the album, as a whole, doesn't yield a single track that makes you stand up and say "Wow." Emery have always had the wow factor; their great harmonies, intense breakdowns and, thick, atmospheric sections have always delivered in spades. I'm Only a Man leaves you wanting more and, for the first time, Emery fail to deliver it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the screamo children; Emery is all that is man, October 12, 2008

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Jon (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm Only a Man (Audio CD)

People are giving this album poor reviews because Emery dropped the screamo/hardcore edge for this release. Ignore them. Emery has crafted their most mature album to date.

The music is similar to "The Question", albeit with greatly reduced screaming. Emery writes complex songs lacking a conventional song structure and utilizes a plethora of instruments to perform them. Whats great about this album, however, is the faint (but delicious) "dance groove" interwoven throughout the album ("The Party Song" and "Don't Bore us, Get To The Chorus" are the most obvious). Toss in some excellent throwbacks to Queen, and the best groups the 80s and 90s had to offer, and you have yourself an infectious rock album.

It seems emo/screamo children are incapable of appreciating an album written by a band who is exploring a fresh musical direction. Regardless, "I'm Only A Man" proves Emery is man enough to drop out of their comfort zone and churn out one of the best releases of the year (which also includes one of the most catchy songs of the year, "The Party Song"). Highly recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A decent third album., November 16, 2007

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Corbet Griffith (Northwood, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Only a Man (Audio CD)

I'm Only a Man is Emery's 3rd and latest CD on Tooth & Nail records. For those of you who don't know, Emery is a alternative band whose been around quite a while. This record is somewhat different from their past efforts and I actually really enjoy it. While they've always had a keyboardist in a band, I felt they used keyboards alot more this time around. One thing different about Emery when comparing them to other bands is the fact that they have 3 singers. You'll also find that the members of the band switch instruments throughout their live shows. Some of my favorite songs on the CD are, "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus," "The Movie Songs," and "You Think You're a Nickel Slick." The beginning of "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus" is something I'd never expect from Emery and reminds me of something from a Queen album. The song also features a great techno-like chrous which is a huge suprise. Overall I'd highly recommend "I'm Only a Man" by Emery.