I'm Only a Man

Emery

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 2, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 2, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tooth & Nail Records
• ASIN: B000VI711C
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,501 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rock-N-Rule

2. Party Song

3. World Away

4. After the Devil Beats His Wife

5. Can't Stop the Killer

6. Story About a Man with a Bad Heart

7. Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus

8. What Makes a Man a Man

9. Movie Song

10. You Think You're Nickel Slick (But I Got Your Penny Change)

11. From Crib to Coffin

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

I Am Only A Man the third release from Seattle transplants Emery, shows the bands musical growth and expertise, continuing with the formula that brought them to a national stage, as well as thrust them into stardom. Eleven pounding songs that run the gamut from rock, alt-country, jazz and in-numerable other influences that the band has cited throughout their career, this trend setter is at it again with I Am Only A Man.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the screamo children; Emery is all that is man, October 12, 2008

By	Jon (Oregon) - See all my reviews

People are giving this album poor reviews because Emery dropped the screamo/hardcore edge for this release. Ignore them. Emery has crafted their most mature album to date.

The music is similar to "The Question", albeit with greatly reduced screaming. Emery writes complex songs lacking a conventional song structure and utilizes a plethora of instruments to perform them. Whats great about this album, however, is the faint (but delicious) "dance groove" interwoven throughout the album ("The Party Song" and "Don't Bore us, Get To The Chorus" are the most obvious). Toss in some excellent throwbacks to Queen, and the best groups the 80s and 90s had to offer, and you have yourself an infectious rock album.

It seems emo/screamo children are incapable of appreciating an album written by a band who is exploring a fresh musical direction. Regardless, "I'm Only A Man" proves Emery is man enough to drop out of their comfort zone and churn out one of the best releases of the year (which also includes one of the most catchy songs of the year, "The Party Song"). Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Emery is above average., November 4, 2007

By	Travis M. Eisenbrandt "Travizzt Review" (Somewhere in Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Before I go into my review, I love Emery, period. I went to the 2005 Warped Tour just to see them, along with the 2006 Warped Tour but they weren't on that date. Whenever I get the chance to see them live I do. They are an amazing live band, probably one of the best I've ever seen. That's probably why I love them so much.
However, this album was an average listen. With The Weaks End, I fell in love with the screaming to smooth transitions and with the whole genre of screamo/ emo. With The Question, I had a hard time getting used to the album for some reason, but now, I really do like it. But this one is different. There is barely any screaming and thats a disappointment. Hearing their songs "The Party Song" and "Rock-N-Rule" off Purevolume and Myspace I was disappointed. Nevertheless, I brought the album and I was surprised by it. There are some songs that I believe aren't all that great, but they still are good. As well as some songs that I am overjoyed with, for example, "Can't Stop The Killer" and "From Crib To Coffin." But the song that really made me choke was "I Think Your Nickel Sick (But I Got Your Penny Change)". I really don't like that title at all. It just annoys me to death, the "original" demo was called "Death To Inconvenience" and the only thing that was changed from the demo to the song was the chorus. Anyways, enough of this rambling.
With each listen, I'm starting to like it more and more.
Anyways, if you love or like Emery, get it, but get the deluxe edition. More things are always better. Oh and don't take reviews to seriously, you have to form your own opinions, and not go with someone else's.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise!, March 9, 2008

By	lothíriel - See all my reviews

After reading several negative reviews on this album, I had full intentions of skipping it, although I was a huge fan of 'the weak's end' & 'The Question'. Fortunately, my sister got it for her birthday, and, needless to say, within a day or so I became hopelessly addicted- but in a good way! It was definitely NOT what I would have expected, yet Emery still has not let me down. And I must say that Toby and Devin showcase some AMAZING vocal talent here- please do not heed anyone who says that Toby is (in any way) out of tune. Some songs threw me at first, but in my opinion Emery is two things: painfully honest, and bitingly sarcastic. If you're an Emery fan in any way, give this a listen. 'the weak's end' is still my favorite album, but this one ROCKSSSS!!