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Seven Wiser

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Well, I took a gamble, I heard "Sick" on the Punisher soundtrack and loved it. Didn't know if the rest of the cd was good. Yes, I did have some trouble finding it, but I eventually found it at a Cheapo. I brought it home and five minutes into the cd my jaw hit the floor. This is the best cd to hit stores this year. I own well over 300 cds and this one is easily one of the best. It blows anything else completly out of the water. It is really bad this band doesn't get the respect they no doubt deserve. They need radio play, because they are by far the best band to pop up for quite some time.

Now, the songs...

1. Intro - It's just an intro, about 30 seconds long, flows right into Life, it's filled with great string work 5/5 (for an Intro)

2. Life - A great, powerful up-beat song to open the cd with. The vocal work showcases everything you can expect from the rest of the album. The chorus is quick and catchy, and the lyrics are down to earth 5/5

3. We're Sad - Another incredible chorus with a great showcase of the lead singers (Jon Santos)talent. 5/5

4. Take Me as I Am - The first single, though I doubt you'll find it on any radio station. An amazing song, lyrically and the chorus once again sticks as something you can sing along with, or scream along with, because of its raw power. 5/5

5. Self Esteem - Once again the chorus is powerful and sticks out. The song itself is slow, with a powerful standout chorus, another sing along heh. 5/5

6. Regret - A beautifully done slower song with a great hook to it. The guitar showcases a lot. So do the vocals once again (getting the picture, the guy can sing). 5/5

7. Good as You Think - Another great song as far as relating to it and singing along goes. A little depressing, but a lot of heart in the lyrics. One of the best songs on the album as far as meaning goes. 5/5

8. Lies - A quick paced song in the verses, and the chorus has a great feel to it, fits well with the song. This showcases another side of Santos' vocal ability. 5/5

9. Sick - The song off the Punisher movie soundtrack. Powerful, a little heavy, with a catchy chorus. This song fits SO well with the movie lyrically. And it's a fairly angry song if you think about it. 5/5

10. Love to Hate - A long chorus that fits perfectly with the flow of the song, a great song with a some-what down feeling to it. 5/5

11. Losing Grip - Another deep song, with great meaning in the lyrics. The vocal work and musically backing follow the lyrics perfectly, and the chorus stings. 5/5

12. One in Equal - A "why cant we all just get along" kind of song. The lyrics are much better than that though. A deep song that anyone can feel for, because it's something we've all probably thought of once or twice. 5/5

13. Talk to Me - Short, heavy, quick, and straight forward to end the album with a bang, showing that the band can rock. 5/5

All and all an incredible album. Vocal work rules, lyrics are deep and meaningful, and not whiny like a lot of music, the drum and guitar work follow the vocals well, and there are some outstanding guitar solos in some of the songs that really stick out. A great album. The best of 2004. A must-buy. Although, the songs are a bit short, the album is only 40 minutes long, but you are too involved in it to care.

Buy it...now... if you can find it...

Seven Wiser combines the anger, hate, and raw emotion of a nasty fight with modern rock through words and music that are actual feelings, not just words. Seven Wiser especially thanks those who have put them down, those you've told them they couldn't make it...because that's what made them push so hard and get so far. I have more respect for this band over any other band because not only are the words powerful but the melodious rock is actually one of the (if not THEE) best I have ever had the privilege of hearing.

"Seven Wiser" IS the perfect album because I've just recently realized I own no CD in which I can listen to every track and not feel like changing it to the next. In "Seven Wiser", I can listen to every song and be amazed at how every song seems like it's their biggest hit-like their "title-track" when every song is just another song. There are 12 songs on the track (+ an intro) and each is awesome. The only way you wouldn't like this album is if you don't like real rock. Every song should be a hit.

The album cover is awesome! Their "7W" symbol on the cover is WAY better than the Breaking Benjamin symbol. The CD is black with a white astrological-looking dial on it. Very Nice. As far as profanity-there's d*mn, h*ll, wh*re. This album is not PA!

Take the drummer from Strata, add the singer from Breaking Benjamin, toss in music that could be a symphony, and finally put in the guitarists from Trapt or Crossfade and you've got SEVEN WISER.

Buy "Seven Wiser" so you won't have to skip tracks, because they are no bad tracks!

~T*R!N

There are very few bands out there that can turn listeners into fans after one listen; there are even fewer bands out there who can keep listeners being a fan after a hundred listens. Seven Wiser is such a band.

Opener "Life" jumps straight into the energetic and melodic rock that defines this band. Somehow, Seven Wiser is able to produce melodic music without being poppy; playing good solid rock without being too noisy; and most important of all, sustain interest whilst not being too variant in each song.

Killer tracks include "Take me as I am", "talk to me", "Losing grip", and "One in equal". The band resembles elements of Hoobastank, Crossfade, Breaking Benjamin etc. Melodic rock at its best.

Seven Wiser's debut album is a step in the right direction, and hopefully these guys will be around for awhile. Frontman Jon Santos is the driving force behind this band, and it is his emotional lyrics that make Seven Wiser seem more 'real' than a lot of other rock bands these days.

The album starts off with a brief intro that showcases Santos' appreciation for string arrangements, etc. It really gives you a good feel of where the album is going to go. The intro leads straight into the first track, entitled "Life" which is a decent song about, yes, finding the meaning of life. It could be better, but overall, it's not bad.

The next song, "We're Sad" is relatively forgettable, though not entirely bad. Up next is "Take Me As I Am" which is a heartfelt song about wanting to be accepted for who you are. The next two songs, "Self Esteem" and "Regret" are some of the best songs I've heard in quite awhile. Both are very emotional and are good to sing along to for anyone who's ever suffered some heartbreak (all of us, right?). "Good As You Think" is a sympathetic song that really ends up feeling rather trite. Once again, not bad, but not great, either. The next track, "Lies," is quite similar. Seems like it's been done before, but still good rock.

The eighth song is "Sick", which some of you will recognize from The Punisher Soundtrack. I like this song a lot, but it's a little bit old for me because I killed it way back when I got the Punisher Soundtrack. "Love to Hate" has an interesting concept, but is not done very well. Perhaps the weakest song on the CD. However, the next song, "Losing Grip" is hands-down the best song on the CD, and really will be a song I'll love for years to come. It's truly a heartfelt battle about dealing with lost love.

"One In Equal" is... well, it just doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the band's work. It's a change of pace that isn't exactly for the better, but it's still not a bad song. The final song, "Talk To Me" is also completely forgettable.

If you're on the lookout for some fresh new rock with feeling and a sense of truth, then Seven Wiser would be a good buy. If you liked "Sick" from The Punisher Soundtrack and you want more, this CD will definitely not disappoint.

Seven Wiser is an amazing new band from Wind-Up Records. They are totally mind-blowing. I first heard of them on the Punisher sdtrk., and then I heard another single on MVP Baseball 2004. I have been anticipating this album for a long time, and it was well worth the wait. This is one of, if not the, best album I've heard over the past year. The lead singers vocals blow almost anyone out of the water. And the guitar riffs are so badass. Wind-Up has some pretty amazing up and coming bands you should all check out including Edgewater, Atompship, Alter Bridge, Strata, and Submersed. Seven Wiser just happend to be the best one I've heard so far. If you're into bands like Fuel, Sloth, Finger Eleven, Edgewater, Breaking Benjmain, Atomship, etc. then you should definitely give Seven Wiser a chance. My favorite tracks include: Self Esteem, Losing Grip, Sick, Good As You Think, and Regret.

02 - Life - 4/5
03 - We're Sad - 4/5
04 - Take Me As I Am - 4/5
05 - Self Esteem - 5/5

06 - Regret - 5/5
07 - Good As You Think - 5/5
08 - Lies - 5/5
09 - Sick - 5/5
10 - Love To Hate - 4/5
11 - Losing Grip - 5/5
12 - One In Equal - 4/5
13 - Talk To Me - 4/5

I bought this cd for one reason and that was the song, "take me as i am." I listened to more of it and realized that they sound just like their label mates, but it's ok becasue wind-up puts out this rock style. I was pretty surprised by how good the rest of the cd is. Submersed is another band like Seven WIser and is worth the pick up.

I heard the song Take me as I am on MVP 2004 and was immediately taken. I tried to buy the cd, couldn't find it and learned it didn't come out until June 8 which was 2 months away.... June 8th rolls around I was at Virgin at 1030 getting the cd.. Listened through it and was quite surprised that I liked almost all of the songs on the cd.. Or at least saw the potential to like each of them when each gets listened to more than once. But for me to say I like a cd the first time through is pretty good... So pick this one up before the cd gets pricier.. its at 12 now probably because it just came out, and its there first album.. What are you waiting for go get it.

These guys are great Live, and even this CD is even better. If you you have a chance to see them live, do so. I don't know why there playing small bars and clubs. this sold out in 2 hours in our town. goos luck guys, i hope to see you live again

This debut album from Seven Wiser is one of the best overall albums that i have ever heard. I can not beleive that these guys do not get more respect. The entire album is awesome but still i have yet to hear one of their songs on the radio. The only way i found out about them was from hearing "Take Me As I Am" in MVP Baseball 2004. I relized that that was a great song and decided to give the album a shot. It was one of the best moves i have ever made. Every song on the album is great.(My personal favorite is "Losing Grip". great lyrics and tempo). When you combine the great lyrics, a good singer, and the rockin music (its a miricle, a new rock band that actually plays guitar solos), you get a can't miss sound that is Seven Wiser. I can listen to it over and over again and not get bored. I highly recemmend purchasing this cd.

Seven Wiser is another breakthrough artist from Wind-Up Records, the greatest record label on the planet right now. I expected this album to be great, but I didn't expect to love every single song on it as much as I do. If you like 12 Stones, Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, and Shinedown, you will love Seven Wiser. My favorite songs are Losing Grip, Self Esteem, Good As You Think, & Regret, but they are all awesome!

2. Life 5/5
3. We're Sad 5/5
4. Take Me As I Am 5/5
5. Self Esteem 5/5
6. Regret 5/5
7. Good As You Think 5/5
8. Lies 5/5
9. Sick 5/5
10. Love To Hate 5/5
11. Losing Grip 5/5
12. One In Equal 4/5
13. Talk To Me 5/5