Secret Weapon

MXPX

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 17, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tooth & Nail Records
• ASIN: B000R7I2L0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,137 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Coming full circle in their illustrious career, MxPx has rejoined forces with Tooth & Nail Records after over 10 years since their first release. As well as partnering once again with producer Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Emery, Demon Hunter) who was responsible for the bands early career, manning the controls on their very first LP "Pokinatcha." Their return to their roots promises to be an invigorating and dominate release that will be a capstone on who MXPX was, and show to the world what this band has become. "This record has something for everyone, the fun, fast pop-punk we all love about MxPx, as well as a more artistic and progressive angle, that shows the bands immense talents and skills" says A&R Jonathan Dunn "This record will put MxPx back on the top of the music world, and re-introduce them to loyal fan base, as well as expand them well beyond the limits thought possible with the band." Secret Weapon is poised to be this summers blockbuster.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insert Corny Pun Here, July 17, 2007

By	As Usual "Black Punk" (dallas, tx) - See all my reviews

I'll get straight to the point-Secret Weapon
isn't Life In General Pt.2, so don't expect a whole
album's worth of rapid-fire drumming and songs about
Elvis and Punk rock shows. Do expect an honest, confident
album that reminds us why we love MXPX and why we'll
continue to love them. The title track, seems to be the
album's blessing and curse. The blessing is that
when we all heard the leak a few months back, it confirmed
that they were definitely back. The curse however is that
quite a few songs on the first half sound like this
and If it weren't the nicely done "American Idiot" styled
breakdown on "Punk Rock Heroes" I'd think it was the same song.
However when they're not trying to emulate Bad Religion/Pennywise,
they pull off some the best music they've had in a long while.
For one, I was never a huge fan of their political or "angry songs" because I've got a million albums by a million punks
bands that have covered these themes a million times.
What I've always loved about MXPX was their optimistic, yet honest view on life, their fun songs and of most of all, the songs about the complicated, unpredictable species known as the woman. Yeah, Mike's still having girl problems and as a result, still writing great songs about relationships and yeah, there are a some VERY "Life In General" moments on this album. There are a few filler cuts but if you've bought all the other ones, you should be use to this by now. This isn't by any means a perfect album but this might be their most focused album to date. Once you get over the fact that it isn't as fast as you thought it would be, you'll love the album.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still Going, July 29, 2007

By	Ron (Jersey) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

A long time fan, I have purchased every album, EP and recording I could get my hands on. I think Secret Weapon is a nice return to their roots, but I don't think they are going to win over legions of new fans. I think this album may bring back some of those who left when they signed with a major label and softened their sound in the search for radio hits. This album is solid all the way through. It does sure more maturity and style than their early albums. I don't hear anything that will be a hit on the radio, but I doubt they are even worried about that. This is a strong album, and if you have been away from MXPX for a while, this is a nice way to get back to the band.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!!! Woo Hoo!!!, July 18, 2007

By	Jason Haines (Yreka, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thank you MXPX for finally putting out a good album. I am one of the few MXPX die hards from the old days. I stopped listening becuase the last few albums were just horrible. This new album is great. MXPX put some great effort into this album and it really shows. A MUST BUY!