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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great blend of different types of music., July 27, 1998
By A Customer
When I first put "Sunburn", by Fuel, into my CD player, I wasn't sure what to expect. I don't usually buy CD's on which only one song has been released. I normally wait for two or three good songs. However, I like the song "Shimmer" A LOT, so I took a leap of faith. I wasn't disappointed. There was a little bit of everything. The first track, which is untitled, is a nice hard rock song. I began to expect an overly abrasive band with one "ballad", but that's not what I got. The range of this band is very entertaining and uplifting. Also, it is an enhanced CD, and there are scenes from a small-town concert that are a perfect fit. All in all, this CD has everything the well-rounded music fan could want; not too hard, not too soft, a great variety of nicely written, nicely performed songs.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fuel Leaves A Singe For Late 90's Alternative Metal , October 3, 2004
Sunburn is evidence that the late 90's alternate-metal crowd had something that rocks and equally, had something emotional to offer. Carl Bell's songwriting displays an appropriate lyrical diversity which makes the album surprisingly artistic. Brett Scallions has a distinct voice which compliments the lyrics nicely too. Fuel knows their influence which is rooted in the late 70's classic metal. The band has a sound that ripples with a menacing stength and proves to be more than a flash in the pan.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't just Tan, Get Sunburn, September 9, 2004
Fuel's first album, titled Sunburn, speaks for itself as to why it has sold so well. Every song on the album has a special sound that makes each a unique experience. It has done so well since was released in 1998 that it has spawned a remade version that includes two bonus tracks. If you are questioning whether or not to purchase this cd, please read my review before you decide to pass up on this great sounding band that is in its prime.
The second and third songs on the album, "Bittersweet" and "Shimmer" are songs most people have heard, but probably don't know who even plays them. They've been played numerous times on the radio and still get airtime because each one has such a catchy beat with incomparable vocals. Their fourth song, "Jesus or a Gun" is a heavier song with well thought-out vocals that is also engaging once you hear it. That's the case with almost every tune in this twelve song collection. Each one is attractive to the ear in its own way. The fifth song, "Sunburn", is far and away the best song on the cd and is one of my favorite songs I have ever listened to. It flows from a slow beat with smooth vocals to a heavier one that will capture your interest instantly. You won't have to worry about getting too much of this song either; the words and the tone of it stay with you and beg your senses to hear it over and over again.
Those four songs are a good enough reason to purchase this album. But remember there are still eight other songs to listen to! If you're a fan of modern-day rock, you owe it to yourself to give Fuel's debut cd a shot. I waited a long time to buy it for myself, and being stubborn paid off because I purchased the remade version with better quality sound and the two bonus tracks. They aren't going to remake it again, so now's the time to get your hands on this surprisingly superb album. Your ears will thank you.
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