Customer Reviews

Where We Stand

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4 star:		(3)
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1 star:		(4)

 

 

If you are going to listen to any of these one star giving fools, then you don't know anything about good punk music. Don't get me wrong, today's Yellowcard makes some great music. But, this CD is not your typical mainstream alternative. This is when Ben Dobson used to be the lead singer and Yellowcard used to be Yellowcard. Give it a try if you have heard about NOFX, Guttermouth, or Face to Face, and you will like it.

Well, the first time I listened to this album I thought; is this Yellowcard? Then I realised they had another vocalist at that time. Well, when you get used to his voice, you will find a very shiny cd! You can realy hear that it's Yellowcard, it's a bit more immature than albums like OCEAN AVANUE, but it's great to listen to. You have to listen it a few times before starting to like it, but than you really have a jewel. This is not an album for the average punkrock listener who only knows big names like Green Day, Pennywise etc. This is for the fans, those who know Yellowcard, Sugarcult and more. I really recommend this album!

i love punk, be it normal punk, pop punk, anything of that matter, so just so you get it straight, i do enjoy yellowcards new stuff. Now, giving this 1 star is going way to far. The whole band was in high school when these cd was released, it was their second release, after the 1997 album, midget tossing, which is almost impossible to get your hands on. THIS IS MOST LIKELY NOT FOR FANS OF TODAYS YELLOWCARD! trust me, it took a while for me to get into it, but i think this is a solid punk rock album. Lesson Learned Anywhere But Here, On The Brink, these don't sound anything like ocean avenue or only one, but still, this is for the people that enjoy more fast pased punk rock music.

Guaranteed they would not have been as big or mainstream if they kept the same member line-up or lead singer. It's a different sound.

I would never have thought I would be listening to this band. Their recent stuff seems (I mean is) more radio friendly. I got to say that this CD has more of a raw feel to it. Like most bands with their "first" album, their music still is trying find it's place. And Yellowcard had a lot of potential by heading in this direction of a harder feel for punk. But on Ocean Avenue, Yellowcard became more soft and has less of an edge. You can hear some bands that made this band. Yellowcard pays homage to The Offspring and Green Day (of course of few others). But what do you hear now besides a producer saying to make the album radio friendly?

I know they still have the guy who plays the violin. But it doesn't really doesn't do much for the band. Expect "Hey look we have a violinst in our band." But in this album it makes it the song have more of a erie feeling. The harmonization between the guitar and the violin in one or two songs of the album kills me. I don't know why they lost this feeling. Oh wait I know why! Because the studio said so and they want to make money.

In general I like this album. I can easily say I am not a Yellowcard fan. This is may be certainly going to be the album I'm going to buy. And I'm happy that I found it. I got to agree with some of these people this is not for the fans of Yellowcard today. I'm assuming that most of the people who gave this album 1 or 2 stars are Yellowcard fans that listen to the latest thing that's on the radio. Well I'll tell you what the radio plays the same type of song but on repeat. And that's what Yellowcard did on their past two recent albums. (and probably their third.)

This is for Yellowcard fans, not people who are fans of the latest big thing. I am a Yellowcard fan. I don't care how famous they get, and I don't care how many "haters" they have. I am a fan of their musicianship and ability to write music together. That being said, the singing on this album is mostly horrible. Just about everything on this album is awesome, except for Ben Dobsons voice. "On The Brink" was the first Yellowcard song I ever heard and I have to say that it is one of my favorites on this album. Another suggestion I have is "Kids". That's a great one too. My favorite songs on the album are "Time Will Tell" and "Uphill Both Ways". Even though I think Ryan Key joining the band has sparked all kinds of controversy and may very well be the reason that the members have changed so many times, it is the best thing that could've happened to Yellowcard. Like I said, the singing was the only thing that needed to be changed.

If you have a closed-mind, don't like crappy singing, or just don't like Yellowcard in general, then don't get this album. However, if you have an open mind and can get past crappy singing, then I suggest giving this album a chance, or two. I think that it would have to grow on most people. It is definately an acquired taste.

don't even give this one a second thought. different vocalist, the violinist is even worse than he was on one for the kids (thank god they got him some lessons before ocean avenue came out), just plain BAD in all respects.

1 word.... awful

listen 2 it n try not 2 cr
ocean avenue is much better

I listened to the online preview and it sucks, simply put. All the songs sound the same, if you dont believe me try it yourself...It just plain sucks