E Von Dahl Killed the Locals

The Matches | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epitaph / Ada
• ASIN: B0001Z4PGO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,458 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good future..., August 14, 2005

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JWM - See all my reviews

This review is from: E Von Dahl Killed the Locals (Audio CD)

The Matches is the kind of band everyone should watch, not only do I think they will become a huge sensation in the next few years, I think their material will be looked at closer. This is one of those reviews.

The Matches first album, E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals (title comes from the man who made them change their name from The Locals to The Matches), is a modest pop-punk album. It's lyrics are well written and well sung, if not very deep. The album is the self-biography of the band, and mixed in there are the required girlfriend (or lack therefor of) complaints and social this-has-to-be-the-end-of-my-life ideas and dramas of an 18 year old.

While a great first time effort, the main problem is that E. Von Dahl lacks any variety or musical depth that other major bands produce. I'd recomend this album to many people, but I can't see this being their best work.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the best emo/punk money can buy., April 28, 2005

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Bruce Campbell "destroyer_of_false_metal" ((Borrowed that from Shadows Fall, one of the greatest bands to ever set foot on this earth)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: E Von Dahl Killed the Locals (Audio CD)

I went to see Matchbook Romance (an amaizng band, and is great live) last July and The Matches were opening up for them, and i all i can say is that i was blown away. They were absolutely amazing. They had so much energy and talent, and the songs were good. well, i got the CD, and i wasn't disappointed.

These have some incredibly catchy songs and some great guitar. These guys are like no band out there right now, they completely stand out. There are even some great solos (see "Sick Little Suicide". Really good) stuck in there. They have a harmonizing thing where they have two singers (the two guitarists) singing, and it sounds really good (See "Chain Me Free"). The lyrics (emo influenced) are very funny ( See "Say 18" and "Eryn Smith") and the songs range in styles, drawing influences from all over the place. Over all, these guys are just a very unique band, that is very talented, and worth your time, not matter what your style of music is.

The best songs are: "Chain Me Free", "Audio Blood", "More than Local Boys", "Sick Little Suicide", "Jack Slap Cheer", and the reason i wrote this review "Scrathced Out". This is the last song and it is acoustic, and is undescribable by words, it is just that good. The harmonizing is in it, going back in forth between each singer, and as the Verses go on, they slowly get faster and begin to build in intensity, and they stop, go to the chorus, and then repeat it. It is just amazing.

So, overall, if you are looking for something new, fresh, and just plain good, go pick up The Matches, and then go see them live.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Band, Awesome CD, and AMAZING Live, July 29, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: E Von Dahl Killed the Locals (Audio CD)

I saw these guys at warped tour and i was blown away. I knew they were good, i had the cd, but after seeing them play, i had a new respect for them. They had so much energy, Shawn's voice was flawless, the guitars sounded perfect, and you could tell the entire audience was digging it. My favorite songs on the CD are Chain Me Free, Audio Blood, Sick Little Suicide, and the untitled track. This is worth your money, and you will not be let down. If you ever get a chance, go to one of their shows. It is nothing short of amazing.