Wake Up Screaming

Slick Shoes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 23, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 23, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tooth & Nail Records
• Run Time: 37 minutes
• ASIN: B00004T6Q9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,658 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid album by Slick Shoes., May 26, 2000

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"howitzer" (Vancouver, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wake Up Screaming (Audio CD)

In Slick Shoes' newest release they have created another album that is not unlike their other releases. The guitars are intricately played, the bass lines are talented, the drums are break-neck fast, and the vocals are excellent, just like Rusty and Burn Out. However, this time around the band had to deal with some challenges, they lost the amazing punk guitarist Jackson Mould because he needed to spend more time with his family. And "what did Slick Shoes do?" you ask. They overcame it, the band went out and recruited another talented guitar guy in Greg Togawa. Is he a completely worthy replacement of Jackson? Not exactly, but he is not just another power chord only guitar player, he is more than capable of playing sweet solos. Just check out "Have I Said Too Much?" and the superb remake of "I Guess." Now, let me get into the overall review for the album. Slick Shoes has really put alot of time and effort in this one, and it shows. I don't think this Palmdale, CA punk band is capable of putting out a weak release. They play some of the most talented new school punk around. These four guys take alot of pride in their music, and you should definately check 'em out if you have never heard of them. Possibly one of the most underrated/unheard of bands ever. If you like melodic/new school punk, buy this, and their other ones. Top tracks are...Another Day, Angel, Hide And Seek, Have I Said Too Much?, Elisa, There's A Reason, and I Guess.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slick Shoes - most underrated punk rock band, September 6, 2000

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Josh Mercier (South Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wake Up Screaming (Audio CD)

This album is really good. After losing former guitarist Jackson Mould, who was one of the best rhythm guitarists in the punk rock world, Slick Shoes went out and found an able replacement in Greg Togawa. Togawa's guitar skills are evident on this album, although he is nowhere near the caliber of Mould, but then again, who is? This latest release from Slick Shoes moves more towards the pop-punk side, closer to bands like MxPx and Blink 182. However, the Strung Out comparisons still remain. Joe Nixon's insanely good and FAST drumming keep that feel on this CD. Ryan Kepke's voice has matured from the young 14 year old boy on "Rusty" to this album. He also has taken on the entire load of songwriting on this new album. Basically, this album rocks but still does not take the place of "Rusty" as Slick Shoes best CD to date. I wonder if Slick Shoes will ever make a CD better than that one. This CD, though, is very strong and is must-have for any serious punk rock listener. Songs like "Another Day", "Angel", "Hide and Seek" and "Said Too Much" make this album an excellent effort. This band is one I would like to see more of in the mainstream market to see how they would do. They are entirely too underrated and deserve a lot more than they get. Their sincere, honest, and God-centered lyrics make them good role models for teenagers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME C.D.!, May 30, 2000

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Evan (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wake Up Screaming (Audio CD)

The new Slick Shoes c.d."WAKE UP SCREAMING" is AWESOME! They have really matured since their other albums. The other C.D.s are good but this one is ALOT better...they have bold Christian lyrics with great tunes. They have more of a Blink 182 sound now(happy punk rock) and thats good! So if you like the old Slick Shoes music or if you like punk rock...GET THIS C.D.!