3 Is The Magic Number

ActionReaction

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2006)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Equal Vision Records
• ASIN: B000GUJZB4
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #281,736 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

- Alternative Press Magazine Band to Watch in 2006.

- Features Jason Gleason, former vocalist of Further Seems Forever (Tooth and Nail Records).

- Produced by Ray Martin (Jeff Buckley, Shakira, The Black Crowes), Junior Sanchez, (Gorillaz, Bloc Party), and Jason Lader (Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Neil Diamond).

Product Description

3 Is The Magic Number is a beautiful, messy melting pot of styles and influences. Vocalist Jason Gleason credits ELO, Travis, Pearl Jam, Talking Heads and U2 as inspirations. Part carnival, part arena rock, and their live show demands audience participation. An all-encompassing celebration of sight and sound, ActionReaction's 3 Is The Magic Number is an 11-song journey unlike any you've experienced before.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Where are the new songs?, September 10, 2006

By	Jordan Banks - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a bit let down by this album. This is their third release, and yet they still include songs that have appeared on both of their previous EPs. This wouldn't even be a big deal if they were different versions, but with the exception of The Exit Poll, Amen (which sounds like they did some reworking since it's last appearance) are the exact same versions. There are only 4 of the 11 songs on this album that have not been released before. Only one song from their first 7 song EP is not here. I feel like they have ripped off the fans that they know will buy their music. I'm not trying to be bitter or a jerk, I just think they should have taken more time and released more new songs, rather than recycling old recordings.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jason is Back, Better than Ever, January 28, 2010

By	Diane Mcgough (Lake Oswego, OR) - See all my reviews

After the demise of "Further Seems Forever" not many were expecting anything else from vocalist Jason Gleason. It's been three years in the making and Jason, along with his former label mates of Element 101 -- Bella on keyboards and Sal Ciaravino on bass -- has come together and with Action Reaction they've created a sound unlike others. They are a three piece band and three is the magic number. This is one of the best albums to to emerge in the three years.

"At the Moon" is a prime example of his intelligence and his masterful control over his lyrics while "Can You Hear the Sun?" is a more talkier rock jam which sets the style and mood of the rest of the album. "3 is the Magic Number" is the perfect rock album for anyone seeking out new "alternative" music.

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase., November 26, 2009

By	Dustin P. Murrell "dustin_murrell" (Iowa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Imagine the Further Seems Forever album that the lead singer did prior to this album... then replace most of the emo tendencies with legitimately alternative tendencies (I mean, actually alternative, not radio alternative, like Staind or Evanescence), and you have this album. I am really digging it, and it's a fairly unique album.