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5.0 out of 5 stars
Rock returns again, September 27, 2003
This review is from: Pacifier (Audio CD)
I actually caught the "Bullitproof" video on regular MTV.... can you believe that?! I was impressed, & soon after saw it for only $10 at the local cd store. I thought why not, I don't hardly buy new cds anymore cuz there's not alot of new bands that impress me anymore, *sigh*. So I gave this a few listens...
So what do they sound like, you ask? Hard to put a finger on it...which is good! They're a mix of lots of 70s/80s/90s rock bands you already know & love, so at some point they'll remind you something. I've had this a few months now, & I still like it... no bad tracks in sight. My favorite track is definitely "Run". "Bullitprooof", "Semi-Normal", & the punkish "My Mind's Sedate" rock out, & are sure to please. Some tracks might slow down too much if you want it all to rock out, but hey, variety is good. There're too many bands out there that JUST rock out, & don't know how to do anything else BUT that... so at least these guys have a softer side, & the singer can actually sing instead of just scream. I'd say if you're a teenager & sick of this type of anti-lyrical rock of your generation that I just described, give these guys a listen. For everyone else, if you're assuming this band is one of those types of bands, then definitely give them a listen!! But if you're on this page, you've heard of them somehow though, & you probably know that already. The lyrics are actually worth noting too, & seem more thought-provoking & heart felt, as opposed to some random jottings that just happen to "fit", like most the bands out now. And if you're a nostalgic STP fan, then the last track will please you...
My complaint with the cd is the enhanced part, which includes Bandlink...a program that may be problematic to run on some computers, & you can only watch the video if you're connected to the internet with a fast connection, of course. It would've been better if they had just included the video on the cd. It would've been cool to see it more often on MTV rotation too :-P Oh well, hopefully I'll catch em live soon.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pacifier.. a great success, January 9, 2005
This review is from: Pacifier (Audio CD)
the first song i heard on this album was "bulletproof". I actually saw the music video on mtv2. anyway, i go to the local record store and buy this cd on clearance for 3 dollars. anyway i get home play the whole cd and it was amazing. im not even really into this type of music and i liked it. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good hard rock band.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent from First to Last, March 1, 2006
This review is from: Pacifier (Audio CD)
I took a shot with this CD after seeing the video for "Bullitproof" on MTV. I bought it from the Columbia House or BMG music club for very little so I gave it a chance. And man, what a great surprise! This CD is top notch from beginning to end. The songs are all fully realized and run the gamut from all out frenetic rockers to slow tempo ballad type songs. The sound is excellent and the songs all stay in your head with great melodies both vocally and musically. A year after getting this album I still go back to it and can listen to it straight through, no song skips, from first to last. I mentioned this idea in another review of mine for the band 'Shinedown'. The true test of an album is can you listen to it all the way through on a long drive or does it grate on one's nerves or get boring or redundant. And I find this album passes the test with flying colors. Why these guys didn't catch on in America is one of those musical mysteries that will forever be around as to why some bands hit and others don't. But who cares, if you're considering adding this CD to your collection, I totally recommend. Later folks...
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