The Possibility and the Promise

Amber Pacific

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 24, 2005)
• Original Release Date: May 24, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hopeless Records
• ASIN: B0007ZB9OO
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,919 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good, could be better though, November 28, 2005

By	RaisedOnSpitalfield "Exit 27 is for lovers" ((South) Medford, Oregon 5-4-1) - See all my reviews

giving this record a perfect 5 is insane. Even a 4 is being slightly generous. Amber pacific aren't doing anything that everyone else isn't doing right now, and their vocalist isn't as sharp as everyone gives him credit for being. The music could be a little more innovative as well. These guys are pretty much your typical pop-punk; catchy guitars and hooks, good lyrics and a fast, no bulls**t sound. The production and mixing isn't great, but thats to be expected with a low-budget indie label. In all honesty, there is much better out there, but if you've already heard everything coming from this scene, amber pacific's "the possibility and the promise" is worth a listen. Just don't expect to be blown away. For that, you'll need to pick up TheAUDITION's new record.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure, pop-punk infected, heart-wrenching emo nectar, January 21, 2006

By	Beau (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

Drink up kids. This is good stuff.

The lyrics and vocals really drive this band, as Matt Young really knows how to mix pleading intensity with melodic range. In the background is a mix of fast guitar riffage and mellow driving drumming. It's definitely got a dose of alkaline trio, and seems alot like matchbook romance in its approach. But while matchbook drowns you in emotional-crunch, Amber Pacific kind of leaves on a good note- sort of like watching a sunrise.

The truly impressive achievement is the mixture this band has between romantic, teeny-bopper pang in a true Yellowcard style- and a patience and build which really keeps the emotion going. Not particularly complicated, but if you have ever felt truly confused, like you were about to cry for no reason or just generally felt really, really angsty-- this is without a doubt the band for you.

Relax, let go, forget trying to figure out all this indie bunk and let yourself be bathed in the emoness...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you dont know Amber Pacific, you should, May 27, 2005

By	Brandon Purington (Weare, NH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After hearing Fading Days I had to get The Possibility and the Promise. It's different from their earlier stuff but it is still great. Its a little more fast-paced but the songs are different in a good way. The one thing I was not happy with was thier remake of Always You, but everything else was a good listen. My favorites have to be If I Fall(slower and a lot like their earlier stuff) and Gone So Young. They have held up the great tradition of music to come out of Seattle. Buy this album, I have a feeling these guys are gonna do well