Designing a Nervous Breakdown

The Anniversary

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vagrant Records
• ASIN: B000046Q20
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,541 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hero music, December 9, 2001

By	Brian (Goleta, CA) - See all my reviews

I first heard The Anniversary on the Vagrant comp Another Year on the Streets. I was amazed at their unique sound, especially on their unreleased track. The beautiful harmonies and clean keyboard riffs were original, to say the least. Then I bought Designing a Nervous Breakdown and fell in love. The best track is the haunting D in Detroit. I can't get enough of Adrianne's voice. I highly recommed this album to anyone, whether they're into emo or not. It's really that good.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What can one say?, January 8, 2001

By	Matt (the sorry scene of CT) - See all my reviews

This CD is another one of those breaths of fresh air that keeps me hopeful that there still are people out there that make quality music. The Anniversary blends elements of weezer style rock music with punk, emo, and a healthy dash of catchy pop. This CD has a little bit of everthing good.

Vocals: 3 layer vocals and harmonies perfected with the female sounds of Adrianne which at times reflects Mr. Matt Sharp and his Rentals.

Music: The guitar bass and drums play beautifully together which really display a well practiced and talented band. The synth/moog add a great variety to the sound and is never overdone which is a relief.

Lyrics: The lyrics are also incredible in a time where lyrics can be so shallow. As a previous reviewer noted, the lyrics take you through a geniune journey of emotions which are pleasing and well written.

Variety: Finally the band is really able to add variety to their music, which seldom dispalys any sense of repetition and keeps you involved in every moment of every song.

In other words, this CD is well done, and if you enjoy good music (especially bands like Get Up Kids, Rentals, Weezer, Elliot, False Cathedrals, Sunny Day Real Estate, Reggie etc) then this is a must own. I highly reccommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this CD, February 19, 2001

By	NiceAVibe (Seattle WA) - See all my reviews

After missing the Getup Kids concert in Seattle I felt like such a loser, especially when my friend said that he met everyone in The Anniversary. You see, The Anniversary are the best-kept secret of music. The Anniversary's "Designing A Nervous Breakdown" is incredible. Every song on the album gives me that great feeling when you hear incredible music. The Moog Synthesizer is what really gets me. That combined with three layers of vocals are what make this such a great album. Just recently I played this CD for a friend of mine who's favorite bands are Metallica and Rage Against the Machine. He bought a copy the next day, and it has become his favorite CD. If that tale is not enough to convince you these guys (and gal) are incredible, nothing will. BUY THIS CD!