Wonderland

Forgive Durden | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fueled By Ramen
• ASIN: B000F3AJGC
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,954 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Seattle's technical pop-rock band has gained recognition from a lot of hard work, great songwriting, and constant touring. This is their debut full-length, a shocking mix of countless styles, full of jaw-dropping hooks, outstanding musicianship, and distinct imagery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's difficult to call this derivative . . ., December 17, 2006

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Adam K. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wonderland (Audio CD)

The rumors are true: Forgive Durden definitely evokes Gatsby's American Dream. This is true, however, for reasons that are only positive. First, GAD is so adept at mixing styles and whole genres within an album, and usually an individual song, that saying another band sounds like them is actually a compliment to their uniqueness. In other words, saying that Forgive Durden sounds like Gatsby's American Dream is saying they sound like no one else.

Another reason they remind you of GAD? They're lyrics are smart; and there's hardly any hint of broken-hearted suburban teenage angst. There are bigger issues at play here; again, much like GAD and, again, nothing but a compliment (if you want to hear the opposite, there are plenty of bands out there for you, i.e., Cute is What We Aim For, etc.).

Yet, it's the vocals that sets Forgive Durden completely apart. When FD slows it down a touch and the lead vocalist lays his voice bare, I hear Bright Eyes.

This is an impressive album. At worst, it's a bit derivate of GAD . . . and that, in my mind, puts them ahead of 99% of the bands out there. Pick this one up; these guys deserve the hype that some of their annoying label mates are getting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like GAD.., May 10, 2006

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Nick Wit It "Nickkk" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wonderland (Audio CD)

Even though many people think they somewhat copied Gatsby's american Dream, it is not exactly true. There are definitely points that they sound like Gatsby's, but the singer is a lot different, and the music is a little more catchy. In my opinion, this album has a chance to be one of the top albums of the year, but they don't recieve much recognition so not many people are familiar with them. Every song on this CD is different and brings something new to the table. If you like to listen to music , then you might want to take a listen.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums ever bought!!!!, May 9, 2006

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matty2005 "Matt" (ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wonderland (Audio CD)

This album is great...it's got great hooks that will lure buyers to this cd....it took me the whole day trying to find this cd in a store...awsome songs...not one bad song on this album!!!The song Il Tango Della Signora Francesco di Bartolommeo di Zanobi del Giocondo is the best thing i have ever heard from any band..it has a different sound than anything i have heard from fueled by ramen....and thats not a bad thing considering the sound of fueled by ramen will knock the socks off of anyone...overall great album..highly recemended...!!!!forgive durden rocks!!!!!