Customer Reviews

Wonderland

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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.

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.

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!!!!!

Forgive Durden is a great band on Fueled By Ramen records. Wonderland is a wonderful cd. There are a number if really catchy tunes here. A great buy!

Heard of this band a few months before Wonderland came out and checked them out on MySpace and PureVolume. When it finally came out a few months ago, I bought it immediately.

Fueled by Ramen does it again with Forgive Durden's "Wonderland". Definitely recommended for fans of Panic! at the Disco, Matchbook Romance, Gatsby's American Dream, and Taking Back Sunday.

If you're into punk rock, this is a must-have.

Just saw them live again last night and they are awesome. They just need their fans to keep coming out and supporting them and they'll be fine. Great group of guys, making good music. We'll be seeing them again in August, maybe twice in one week, so we'll be promotin' and representin' for the month of July. Go Durden!