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Tri-Polar [Explicit]

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Unlike most people, I was not introduced to Sick Puppies by the "Free hugs" song; I was actually just listening to a local radio station and "You're Going Down" came on, it being the first single from "Tri-Polar". Needless to say, I cranked it up and immediately went to work finding out who this band was. And boy, I'm glad I did!

As "You're Going Down" got more airtime closer to the release of "Tri-Polar", I found myself becoming more and more addicted to that song, pretty much to the point I couldn't get out of my head. So doing some research and actually purchasing their first album, "Dressed Up As Life", I could hardly wait to see what these Australian rockers came up with.

From song one of the album, "War", Shimon Moore's infectious vocals dig deep, and they don't let go until the last note of "White Balloons". This is especially true in such songs as "Should've Known Better" and "Don't Walk Away" -- definately some fine pieces of work here! But as a whole, the entire album is a great listen. There really isn't a single song you need to skip. In fact, you'll probably find yourself hitting the repeat button once or twice!

So for someone who loves this kind of music and had never known about this band until now, I'd recomment this album, and especially this band to anyone who likes any kind of rock or grunge. For as much generic-rock that's out there, it's nice to know there's a few albums that still come out and are exceptional, if not to the point of being elite!

I remember getting into the Sick Puppies by mistake. Two years two of my friends and I went to see Chevelle in concert and the Sick Puppies just happened to open for them and I'm glad they did. The Puppies easily tore the place down and after the show it was amazing to meet these three very grounded, amazing artists.

I won't lie, before I bought "Tri-Polar" on Tuesday I was nervous because I enjoyed "Dressed Up As Life" so much and was hoping they'd not let down, you know, the "sophmore slump." One of the same friends who was with me at the show listened to the CD with me for the first time and we loved it from the start. Shim's guitar work is amazing, Emma's bass is sexy and Mark's drums are very solid.

Shim's vocals shine again, as do Emma's in the background and even getting the co-staring role in "White Balloons." I love "Tri-Polar" as much as I did "Dressed Up As Life" but don't expect the same CD, it's a big step up from a maturing band. Standout tracks (for me) include "Riptide", "So What I Lied", "Should've Known Better" and many more.

So buy "Tri-Polar" and support this amazing band. At least do it for them.

This Aussie band has tremendously impressed ne. Their songs evoke a plethora of issues their age, my age and in-between can relate to. They are incredibly talented and they share that with their audience. "I hate you" is a hymn to ambivalence in the language of new rock whereas "You're going down" is the perfect radio single.Although hard rock oriented, you smell the teenage and beyond angst.My favorite is White Ballons!

I had heard their singles on the radio and liked them, but that doesn't compare to how I feel about the Tri Polar cd. I saw these guys live and they were amazing. Their stage presence is awesome, they get the fans into it, and Emma absolutely rocks on the bass. I bought their cd after the show (March 8, 2010), where we also got to meet them, and cannot stop listening to it. Their hard sounds and raw emotion are expressed in every song, with a couple mellow ones in between to show that they can do more than just head-banging rock music.
Extremely talented group, cannot wait to see more of them!

Following on from 'Dressed Up as Life' Sick Puppies have put together another rockin album with great melodic vocals, screaming guitar lines and a get ya balls out rhythm section. Definetly thrashier than the last album but not to the point that you can't recognise a chord progression or vocal line. Very impressive to put this together considering how much touring these guys have done. I'm not gonna say 'I love it' like I love 'dressed Up as Life' but it certainly gets your attention and is great to 'air drum' to :-)

I like all kinds of rock music, both mainstream stuff and the less popular. Over the last decade, I've been buying and enjoying all the albums from the big bands like Staind, Godsmack, Creed, Incubus, Nickelback, Puddle Of Mudd, Hoobastank, Linkin Park, Korn, Foo Fighters, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, the list goes on. The only problem is that mainstream rock is really starting to all sound the same, mostly because even the newest bands are just clones of the older ones. Then I bought Tri-Polar from Sick Puppies, and it was a breath of fresh air. The funny thing is that there isn't anything on this album that hasn't been done before, but Sick Puppies have the enthusiasm and catchy hooks that make them stand out. Even better yet, you get a little bit of everything on this record. There's heavy stuff, mellow stuff, angry stuff, fun stuff...It's a nice variety, and this is the first album I've bought in a while where the songs didn't all blur together, they stand well on their own.

On the first album from Sick Puppies (Dressed Up As Life), the group's sound could best be described as something similar to early Hoobastank, and it was a great record. But on this album, the pups do what any great band does on their 2nd album; they broaden their style and push themselves into a much stronger sound. The opening song, War, instantly kicks things into gear and sounds like Korn doing a rock version of Smack My B*tch Up by Prodigy. I Hate You is a cool follow up with a driving chorus that could pass for Linkin Park. Riptide is a less agressive but equally catchy tune that would've made a great upbeat song for the radio. Then we have the band's big hit, You're Going Down, an instantly catchy and moody song with driving guitars, bass and drums. I'm sure this song shocked a lot of the band's earlier fans when they first heard it. Odd One has a mellow verse but explodes into a catchy chorus that would make a great sing-along in concert. So What I Lied is a favorite of mine with its emotional lyrics and head banging chorus. Survive is a lot of fun, it sounds much more like something from the band's first album. Should've Known Better reminds me of Filter at first, and you gotta love it for its groovy bass line and guitar solo. Maybe is the newest single, and at first it could pass for Christian rock but less cheesy, but by the chorus it errupts into a great radio anthem. Don't Walk Away is another ballad that could possibly pass for something from the last album. Master Of The Universe starts with a phat bass line, and kicks into an aggressive but upbeat chorus. In It For Life sounds like Hoobastank during the verse and then like Linkin Park in the chorus. The album ends with White Balloons, a touching anthem where both Shimon and Emma sing, and it eventually builds to an epic climax.

I know I compared Sick Puppies to a lot of other bands, but don't let that give the impression that they're just mainstream clones. You might hear an influence from bands like Korn, Linkin Park, Silverchair, or whoever else, but all the variety is what makes this album great. They aren't reinventing the wheel, they're just giving you some of the best parts. It's nice to hear an album again where every song is memorable, and even though this album has only spawned one big hit so far, there's at least five more on here. This is a perfect mainstream rock record.

Sick Puppies was the opening band for another well known band and I had shown up to the concert early just to see some of the opening bands. I was impressed with this three man band. They liked to work with the crowd... and took a lot of effort to reach out to fans. The music has a nice raw feel to it and they seem to focus on some of darker social issues of our time.

All in all I enjoyed this CD and their first.

I downloaded this from Amazon during a special where I got a $5.00 credit for purchasing other music. So this album didnt cost me anything. Well, I expected to get what I paid for and was extremely surprised. While I listened to it, I realized that I had already heard (and liked) many of the songs either on the radio or in movies. The ones I hadn't heard before were also very good with maybe one exception. Until this album, I never recommended music to people because their taste is all different but I recommended this to almost everyone I know because it really covers many different types of likes. Awesome album.

IMO the best offering by the band yet. I held off purchasing, but it was a worthy purchase.

I first noticed this band when i came across their 'all the same' video on the IMF channel on tv, and i have been hooked ever since. If you haven't seen them live yet you are missing out because they really show how talented they are. I love their story and what they are all about. Just like Dressed Up As A Life, Tri-Polar is at par with it or possibly even better. The bass lines are even more intense, which btw emma is an amazing bass player. I enjoy all the songs, but You're Going Down and Master of the Universe are my favorites. That opening bass line in Master of the Universe is so intense i play it insanely loud. Along with the bass, the vocals and guitaring from Shim are untouchable also. The drums are very well executed also. I met each of them while getting autographs, and they are so easy going and appreciative with their fans. I hope these guys are around for a long time.