Schmack [Enhanced]

Steriogram | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B0001O3YDA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,614 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Roadtrip

2. Walkie Talkie Man

3. Schmack!

4. Was The Day

5. White Trash

6. In The City

7. Go

8. Fat And Proud

9. Tsunami

10. Wind It Up

11. Be Good To Me

12. On And On

Editorial Reviews

Capitol, CDP7243, Jewel Case 12 Track 2004

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So different but so good, June 2, 2004

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Mr. Paul J. Scarrott (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schmack (Audio CD)

I had never heard of Steriogram until about 2 months ago when whilst listening to Launchcast, Walkie Talkie Man came on. I was instantly hooked by the intro's fast heavy riffs, followed up by a fusion of speed guitars, hip hop style vocals and smooth chorus. I had to hear more, and now finally i have.
It'd be so easy to hear one song, love it and then be disappointed with the rest of the album. I'm very glad to say this is not the case. From the first track, Roadtrip, i had a smile on my face. What steriogram are doing is so fresh, upbeat and relentlessly cheerful that you can't help but tap your feet and sing along.

Now, as a rule, i dislike hip hop and rap, but when fused so seamlessly with some excellent punk guitar stylings, it just works. There's no attitude, no negative aggression, just a pure fun, energetic band. If you want music to make you think, look elsewhere. If you want music to dance to, sing along to and generally enjoy, this is for you.

The only disappointment on the whole album is the next to last track, Be Good To Me, which is a little slow and plodding for my personal tastes. Having said that, it isn't that bad that i would ever bother skipping it, so it is only a minor critiscism.

The only problem for me is that, over here in Britain we don't even have a release date set for the album yet. I am desperate to see this band live now, and if the live performance lives up to the hype and the quality of this album, they'll be unmissable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so much fun!, March 28, 2005

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dorkyT (Atlanta, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schmack (Audio CD)

need a fun summer time cd for you upcoming road trip? look no further! schmack is jam-packed with kickin tracks that get in your head, and you just can't help singing along. at first, i had heard "walkie talkie man" on fuse and saw that sweet video. my first thought~ i must own that cd. although that song is close to my heart, it is nowhere near the best. "tsunami" is probably my top pick, it shows a more developed songwriting style which i think will continue to push steriogram in a more mature direction. not that i don't love the goofiness of "fat and proud" and "white trash", i just think that we can really expect great things from these new zealanders in the future. this is one of those like ludo or electric six that are just fun, pure and simple. this cd is great! go for it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, Great Band, June 23, 2004

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justin (Springfield, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schmack (Audio CD)

I saw this band for the first time months ago at a Smile Empty Soul show and they blew my mind. They have a great sound that mixes street punk with rap. The sound vaugely reminds me of an early Red Hot Chili Peppers. Needless to say every song on this album is exclellent and this is also a great live band so buy the album and go see their show.