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Still Searching (W/Dvd) (Dlx)

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This isn't really a kids review, I just didn't want to make an account.

Anyway...

This is an exceptional album in all aspects of the "Emo/Screamo/Rock" genres. The lyrics aren't your tyipical Emo though, because they're not whining about some girl, it's the band sharing personal life stuggles of religion and stability like their older albums. They put this album together beautifully from begininng to end, throwing everything they could at you. It all comes together just great.

But compared to their old stuff...

This is way different. I think the only way they could possibly still call themselves Senses Fail is because the lead vocalist's clean vocals have not changed one bit. If that's all you liked them for, you'll love this album.
They gained new things on this album, but lost some things too... some for the better, some for the worse.
Examples:
1) On this CD they have lower screams
2) On this CD they have guitar solos
3) On this CD they have very very little violence and insanity in the lyrics
4) This CD is more put together to make an album vs. a bunch of songs randomly placed on a CD.
5) In the old songs on From the Depths of Dreams and Let It Enfold You, the endings used to "make" the song with the breakdown, but they did not use that technique in this album
6) I can't think of the word, and this is my opinion, but I think this album is way too... produced? or mixed? something like that. Like, it's going to be hard to play it the same way, and well, live since they mixed it too much.

Basically they lost most of the things that made them unique in this album. It's not the real Senses Fail anymore.
But that doesn't mean this is a bad album at all! If you're stubborn and want to hear some songs similar to "Bloody Romance" or "Bite To Break Skin", you won't like this album. If you like a lot of different types of music and are up for anything, you'll probably love this CD.

First of all, I'm not a newbie fan of senses fail. The first cd I heard from them was "Let it Enfold You", which wasn't amazing music as far as I was concerned, but I really still liked it. I loved the style and tone of the guitars, the vocals were pretty unique, and the lyrics were catchy and fun, and sorta naughty. I mean what other band would dare risk wasting a track on a song about pirates? They were who they were, and I happened to really like their sound. I later listened to their EP, starting with Bloody Romance, which as far as I was concerned, was also some good listening. Needless to say, no one had to force me to buy "Still Searching". I was a little nervous of the new guitarist, and how he would change the band that o-so-tickled my fancy. The first listen I gave to the album was all over the place. The lyrics seemed simpler, and not as much "fun" as in the past, but at the same time, I was all like "wow...solos". It was good enough to keep listening to, and then I really paid attention to the lyrics, which are pretty damn "real", and in my case, they hit right at home. The guitars have improved so much, and so has their songwriting, and the screaming...you wonder where the hell that throat came from all of a sudden.

1) The Rapture - 3/5 good opener, but you can't really listen to all the time, or you end up singing it in your head faster than the song is playing
2) Bonecrusher - 4/5 follows the intro well, and is a good song, but the chorus doesn't hold up well against a lot of other songs.
3) Sick or Sane - 5/5 I find myself starting the album from this song alot, it's fast and really gets my blood flowin. Nice solo too.
4) Can't be Saved - 4/5 Love the catchy intro, good lyrics, but a little repetative
5) Calling all Cars - 4/5 Sounds like it could be on LIEY, but its better sounding than the older songs. Really catchy, good first single, but not the best song by far.
6) Shark Attack - 5/5 Intense as hell, builds up, up, then explodes. Sick solo and that one harmonic...it's nice.
7) Still Searching - 5/5 Screw a build-up, this song starts strong and ends stronger. My first fav of the album.
8) To All the Crowded Rooms - 3/5 Comes off a little weak after the two before it, but the screaming in the end is worth the listen.
9) Lost and Found - 4/5 A nice break from all the intensity. You can catch your breath here, with some pretty real lyrics. Like I said, If you can relate to the whole feel of this album and it's lyrics, then this one will hit right at home.
10) Everyday is a Struggle - 4/5 Don't go to sleep yet, the album ain't over. It's a fast song, with some older style lyrics(...I was the finger in your throat, to keep you cute), love it. You'll really get in to the chorus too.
11) All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues - 5/5 My new fav. Love the techno-ish intro. This song is really layered, and I love it from beginning to end, especially the end. Oh, the screams. Kinda had to make it my myspace song.
12) Negative Space - 4/5 Screw what other people say about this one, it links these two songs together beautifully. It's pretty trippy, and original too as far as I'm concerned. Kinda reminds me of christmas =P
13) The Priest and the Matador - 5/5 Great closer. Thanks to negative space, it is led into perfectly. The lyrics are just really good, and Buddy doesn't care how he speaks his mind in this album, especially this song. Just really good.

The album is a huge step forward for Senses Fail. They show a great deal of musicianship, and have grown as a band. they have matured hugely, and the addition of a new guitarist has added a lot to their sound. Buddy is saying some real stuff in this one, so give it a real listen. I may have not rated each song with a 5/5, but the album as a whole is 5 stars in my opinion. Love the old stuff, love the new stuff.

Now, i have listened to this cd non-stop since i got it. There is not a single track on this cd that is not a solid hit for the fans of SF. I hear all these people talking bad about them and i say why? I have bought each of the cds and listened to them way too much and this one is easily becoming one of my favorites. Still Searching was an advancement from Let It Enfold You. There is a lot more guitar notes that are harder and faster. They are still the same SF that came with From The Depths of Dreams. If you're a SF fan than you should love this album. If you're not a fan, go buy thier first cd and get into them, this band is amazing and will go far in the music industry. I look forward to keep listening to this cd non-stop and i hope you will to.

Without a doubt Still Searching is pure genius.

First off the music is much better talent-wise. We dont see the same old "muted" guitar in every chorus and just typical song writing. There are solos and one is a dual solo. The drumming is amazing, but it always has been. And buddy is perfect, he does id say 99% of the vox, and damn his voice is so much better now. His scream which is a little less frequent is one of the best in the business. The lyrics are 10 times better less cliches and more from the heart i guess.

All in all it is one of the best released this year, its catchy, its dark, but light at the same time.

Best songs:
All The best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
Can't Be Saved
Shark Attack

First of all I am 18, i did not want to start and account. Anyways, Senses Fail have built up quite a fan base since Let It Enfold You, and have toured relentlessly ever since they've been signed. And now there back with Still Searching, there third and most mature release. This is purely a rock album, and the band has lost much of its emo taste. Although the lyrics still remain extremely emo, and pretty lame. I liked the clever, dark lyrics from Let It Enfold You but this is pretty pathedic. The production is much much better, and all memebers have improved with their instruments. Another big improvment is the screaming, the screaming is perfect and really elevates the music.

1. The Rapture 6/10. this song starts the record off, not a perfect intro i would have chosen something heavy and fast, but this is alright.

2. Bonecrusher 7.5/10 Now the music steps it up with a faster song. this track is nothing special, but pretty solid.

3. Sick or Sane 8/10 Very solid track, i love the verses

4. Cant Be Saved 9/10 Probally will be the next single after calling all cars, one of my favorites on the cd.

5. Calling All Cars 9.5/10 A typical single, although much better then buried a lie. Its catchy, and perfect for a first single.

6. Shark Attack 9/10 A breakdown from senses fail?!?! thats right! the first blistering track, cant wait to hear this one live.

7. Still Searching 10/10 The highlight track in my opinion. Great lyrics, and i love the double bass in the verses, and amazing screaming.

8. To All The Crowded Rooms 8/10 Another solid track, goes strong through out, but i love the ending witb buddys very emotional vocals. the ending makes this song.

9. Lost And Found 10/10 I knew there would be a slow song, this ones slow with great drumming and accustic guitar. this song is simply beautiful.

10. Everyday Is A Struggle 6/10 this song is nothing special, just an average track.

11. All the best Cowboys have daddy issues 2/10 What went wrong here? the start sounds like panic at the disco/mariayn manson. Absoloutly awful, bad effort at being origianl.

12. Negative Space 1/10 Filler instrumental

13. The Priest And The Matador. 5/10 A Bad way to end this album. there was effort here to make it epic but its failed

Senses Fail have always been a band somewhat confused by their own image. In 2003, the 'From Depths of Dreams EP' found the band doing a mix of emo, punk and screamo. This, of course, was right around the time that emo and screamo became "the next big thing" at every music video channel / high school in America. 2004 saw the release of 'Let It Enfold You', a record still rooted in emo/screamo, but begging to branch out. It was as if Senses Fail wanted to be accepted in Alternative Rock's mainstream, but still felt an obligation to the scene kids back home. In 2006, and with the release of their latest record, it becomes evident that Senses Fail are indeed "still searching" for their own identity.

For the most part, 'Still Searching' is a straight-ahead hard rock record. The dark and violent, emo-ish lyrics have been largely set aside, in their place a more universal tone. The guitars are overproduced, which is a staple of the modern punk genre, but they also hit hard in places, giving the songs a more authentic feel. Buddy's vocals are still an acquired taste, so if you didn't like them before, you're probably not going to be impressed this time around either.

From start to finsh, "Still Searching" is another attempt by Senses Fail to reinvent their image without alienating their core fan base. It's true that the more mainstream material like "Calling All Cars" will undoubtedly bring in a whole new audience, but the absense of dark and less structured material found on earlier releases is sure to turn some core fans away.

Fans of the early Senses Fail may or may not be pleased with 'Still Searching', and those new to the band will probably want to preview some material before making a purchase. It's album # 3, and Senses Fail still have no idea who they want to be.

I'm a huge fan of senses fail--got all there albums and seen them live plenty of times. When I heard about still searching i was so excited, and then i heard calling all cars on myspace, not as hardcore but still good overall, and i hoped the cd would be like LIEY, but when i got it i was shocked. Granted the songs are catchy, but they do sound more pop and commericialized like theyre trying to be liked by everyone. I miss the screaming and i hate how every song has a chorus in which everyone from the band sings in, plus the rawness of the 1st album is completely gone. The two cds sound like completely different bands. And one more thing, how many times can Buddy mention the fact he was on anti-depressants-i mean i swear in more than half of their songs on SS he metioned them. There is no more creativity in the music. But no matter how much i like LIEY over SS, i will still listen to them. I just hope their next cd is more raw and not as electronic and stuff.

The first CD from Senses Fail was more raw and stronger. This sophmore album is fairly catchy and enjoyable, but not the same caliper as the first.

like the others who posted reviews, i too am not a child. when i heard that senses fail had released an album i was quick to pick it up, especially since a few other fans had told me it was excellent. i bought it, went home and listened to it. expecting to hear the senses fail sound that i grew so fond of on past albums i was shocked to hear a completely different sound. itss almost like listening to 2 different bands, the new version a lot more mainstream and commercialized. there was a lot of creativity they left on other albums that wasnt here on this one mainly when it came to the melody, the lyrics are easier to understand but thats not necessarily a good thing in this case. i feel like they made this 40 minute cd to appease those fans looking for more from them, but more doesnt necessarily mean better, its a regression artistically hopefully not the end to the band.

First off im 19 and i was to lazy to make an account so im just writing a review under child so i dont have to register. Now on to the album. I've always liked senses fail, from the EP to let it enfold you to now. Buddy's voice is unique and all the musicians in the band are very skilled. I've always loved the intensity of the band, especially in from the depths of dreams. This album is certainly no dissapointment, the guitars are just excellent as is the drumming and the vocals. Everything flows together so nicely on this album creating a hard rock feel combined with a great melodic feel also.

Senses fail didnt just produce a slightly modified version of let it enfold you and sell it off as still searching. They obviously put alot of time into creating a new sound and it paid off. The lyrics arn't just some sappy emo crap that was thrown in there for little high school girls and guys to dance to and cry about, it is heart felt and deep. You can sense the emotional pain buddy was going through while creating and singing the lyrics. And thank christ its not all just about a relationship with a girl (although senses fail has never been that way) As you can tell im just so sick of these sappy emo lyrics that bands like panic at the disco add to songs that have no substance or thought put into them. Thank you senses fail for not falling into that scene and having the creativity to come up with a unique sounding and heart felt album.

If you've liked senses fail before this record i would be amazed if you didnt like this one. I would say this is their best album to date with from the depths of dreams as a close second and of course let it enfold you at third. Some may disagree with me about let it enfold you being their worst album and i know alot of people love it. Let it enfold you was by no means a bad album, it was very good, but it just sounded a little too poppy and mainstream to me and some of the songs were a little on the weak side. Still searching is just so much deeper and the music is much more complex.

Overall, the band has matured a great deal and still searching is simply an excellent album that is deffinitely worth you money.