Chuck [ENHANCED]

Sum 41

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 2004)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B0006213WG
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (171 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,903 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
There are few things more depressing than a goofy punk rock band that suddenly decides it needs to be taken seriously. Sum 41 did a brilliant job parodying corporate rock, pop and a large chunk of the '80s with breakthrough hit "Fat Lip." But over three albums, the Canadian band has unwittingly gravitated in that very direction. On Chuck, its hard to tell whether the quartet is poking fun at the platinum class or merely paying tribute by copping entire melodies and verses from some of MTV's biggest stars--Metallica's "Battery" on "The Bitter End" and Linkin Park's "One Step Closer" on "No Reason," respectively. More troubling, however, its formerly tongue-in-cheek awe for cheap metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest seems to have turned into a full-on admiration. That's clearly no laughing matter. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sum 41 Get Better And Better..., January 27, 2005

By	Mr. Censored (Maine) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Since Sum 41 burst onto the scene with their tongue-in-cheek, take it with a grain of salt hit, "Fat Lip," I've been a fan. While everyone was labelling them as a novelty and a passing fad, I was just hoping they would stick around to keep making more refreshing, fun and unique punk records. 2002's "Does This Look Infected" made good on a promise of more metal influence, and in turn created almost a new face for the band which is pushed even further on "Chuck." Now hold on, I know, to use metal and Sum 41 in the same sentence seems absurd, and may ruin what little chance I have of being accepted into any metal community, but Sum 41 embrace the old-school metal influences and turn them into completely original and, well, entertaining compositions. Sum 41 move further away from the label of just being snotty trouble makers and take things more seriously than ever before, with obvious Metallica and Iron Maiden influences to boot. The politically inspired first single "We're All To Blame" sets the tone for this album, a breezing, fast-moving piece that never lets you down for one minute. The next single "Pieces" embraces the more melodic and down-to-earth side of the band, while the almost Oasis-esque "Some Say" takes things in completely unexpected directions. The rest of the album is filled with familiar, fast paced songs that will put a grin on the face of any fan. Not bad for a band that rapped about Judas Priest and mullets in the past. If you never liked Sum 41 before, you might still like this album. It's got something for everyone, it's very entertaining, addictive, straight, and to the point. You don't have to be a fan of pop-punk to enjoy "Chuck," because Sum 41 are too good and too special to be placed in that category.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, November 13, 2004

By	shadowchild - See all my reviews

This album is a huge improvement for this band. They get better with each album. They are by far the best of the pop-punk bands.

1. Intro -- just a short instrumental, nothing special

2. No Reason (9/10) -- One of their heaviest tracks ever. Killer chorus. 2nd best song on the album.

3. We're All to Blame (9/10) -- Sounds like a punk version of System of a Down's "Chop Suey." It's the best song on the album, and the best song Sum 41 has ever done.

4. Angels With Dirty Faces (6/10) -- Another heavy song, but drags through the verses. The chorus isn't bad.

5. Some Say (8/10) -- Softer song, sounds like some of the songs from their 2nd album, "All Killer No Filler."

6. The Bitter End (6/10) -- Here's a real heavy song for these guys. Sounds A LOT like Metallica's "Battery." Nice guitar solos here, but the vocals aren't too good.

7. Open Your Eyes (8/10) -- Another song with a great chorus. Nice guitar work in the verses.

8. Slipping Away (7/10) -- Softest song I've ever heard from this band. Very well placed in the album as a break between the heavier stuff.

9. I'm Not the One (7/10) -- Great intro, sounds like Linkin Park. Another powerful chorus like tracks 2 & 7, but not as good.

10. Welcome to Hell (6/10) -- Short power-punk song. Sounds like The Offspring.

11. Pieces (9/10) -- This should definitely be the next single. It's the best of the 3 softer songs on the album, and it's their best chance for cross-over success. Has "Top 40" written all over it.

12. There's No Solution (7/10) -- Another great intro, and another great chorus. A little slower than most of the other songs on the album, but still pretty heavy.

13. 88 (6/10) -- Starts off like a typical Sum 41 song, then gets real soft for the first verse, but the rest of the song is pretty typical. Nothing special here.

14. Noots (bonus track) (5/10) -- Doesn't suck, but its pretty boring. The chorus is decent though.

15. Moron (bonus track) (5/10) -- Intro sounds like Green Day. Another pretty boring song with a decent chorus.

16.Subject to Change (bonus track) (7/10) -- Long intro, which isn't bad. Guitar work in the verse reminds me of Papa Roach from their Infest album, and the chorus is almost identical musically to the one in "No Reason," but the lyrics here sound stupid.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chuck, October 11, 2005

By	Billie Joe Armstrong "Walking Contradiction" (Selah, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This is there Best Album Yet! They have great lyrics and Guitar Skills. If it wheren't for Chuck the person how saved them from the wars in africathey would Be alive.. so thats cool that they made this CD to Him.

Intro: 7/10 the intro is ok but its just an intro.

No Reason: 9/10 this is a good UpBeat song.

We're All to Blame: 8/10 It's Aboat the people In America and and Africa.

Angels With Dirty Faces: 8/10 It's an ok song but I really don't like for the beat.

Some Say: 20/10 Probley My favorite song By Sum 41.

The Bitter End: 8/10 it's an ok song but I don't Like it.

Open Your Eyes: 9/10 I like the Lyrics It's a real nice song.

Slipping Away: 10/10 It' a nice slow Song and there voices go to gether.

I'm Not The One: 8/10 it's a good song I like but some of my friends don't??

Welcome To Hell: 9/10 A real nice upbeat song.

Pieces: 10/10 It's such a cool song and the Music Mod on mtv has Destrory all humans.

Theres No Solution: 10/10 Love the Beat and Lyrics.

88: 8/10 nice song.

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