White Noise [Import]

The Living End | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B001BJ66PW
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,196 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. How Do We Know

2. Raise the Alarm

3. White Noise

4. Moment in the Sun

5. Waiting for the Silence

6. Make the Call

7. Loaded Gun

8. Kid

9. 21st Century

10. Hey Hey Disbeliever

11. Sum of Us

Editorial Reviews

Australian pressing of the 2008 album from the Aussie Punk Popsters, their fifth album overall and the first on their new label, Dew Process. White Noise was recorded with producer John Agnello at Water Music Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey. Agnello forged a name for himself in the heady days of the '90s, working with Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. and The Hold Steady. Legendary producer Brendan O'Brien mixed the album in between his commitments recording new albums by AC/DC and Pearl Jam. 11 tracks including the first single 'White Noise'. Dew Process.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good comeback!, September 6, 2008

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Michael A. Young "Kevin Young not Michael Young" (Thousand Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

I thought Modern Artillery was an absolutely spectacular album but I was disappointed with their last effort. Well this new album, White Noise, does not disappoint. It's not as good as Modern Artillery but it's close. If you like catchy songs with creative melodies you will love this disc!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Album, August 14, 2008

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Felicia C. (San Marcos, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

I too am a huge TLE fan. I saw them several times during their last visit to the States in 2006. I agree that this is a departure from their usual style, but thanks to the excellent musicianship of each member, it WORKS. Instead of pidgeon-holing themselves into the "punkabilly/rockabilly" genre, they've expanded their expertise with this album. I know some other long-time fans will be disappointed with the change, but I'm not one of them. My only complaint is the same as the previous reviewer in that I would've liked to have heard more Chris Cheney guitar solos. However, he still shines with the "Loaded Gun" and "How Do We Know" intros. Highlights include "Waiting for the Silence" (pure genius songwriting here) and "Loaded Gun."
One thing to note is that since the long-time TLE fans are familiar with what they've done in the past, maybe that's why this album is hard to swallow. However, I've played this album for people who have never heard of them and they're absolutely BLOWN AWAY by it and now want to order their own import copies. They're usually sold after hearing "Loaded Gun" and "Make the Call." (They like the hard rocking songs down here in Texas). So, if anything, this album can expose them to an even greater fanbase. I just hope this album is released in the U.S. soon.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, August 9, 2008

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Mike (New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

I'm surprised that a few of the reviewers rated this album so low. Granted, the style of music on this album is a huge departure from their self-titled album, but as classic as their first album was, this album has a much more sophisticated sound to it. In my opinion this is their strongest album. The reason why I gave it four stars instead of five is because I thought Chris slacked off a bit with his soloing. He is an excellent guitarist and I thought he could have displayed his true guitar expertise a bit more on certain songs. Also, there are a few weak songs on here, but even their weak songs are a bit stronger than their strong songs on their previous albums.

Highlights on this album are "Loaded Gun" (classic opening riff), "Hey Hey Disbeliever" (very catchy beat), "Sum of Us" (great reggae song), "Make the Call" (a terrific, hard-rocking song), and "Waiting for the Silence" (one of TLE's best songs). In all honesty, this is a terrific album and worth the money!!!