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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The "Emo Kids" need to shut up, October 19, 2003
By A Customer
I dont expect this review to be popular, since everyone seems to hate this album, but, here it goes. Im so sick of "emo" (i hate that word) kids hating anything thats not whiny. Im not saying this cd is perfect, or that saves the day hasnt changed their sound, but it sure doesnt sound like ANYTHING weezer has ever played (i would know since I own most of their albums) and none of the songs sound the same at all. You poor closed minded teens, will you ever listen to music thats not punk or emo. Listen with an open mind and this CD is not as terrible as people say. Not as good as their old stuff, but its not the end of saves the day. Definitly there are some new influences, more indie sounding. Good Job for not staying the same with every release STD!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
stop hating! this is what saves the day is all about!, April 4, 2006
i don't understand why so many people talk hateful things about this album, along with telling the band they lost a STD fan. a TRUE saves the day fan wouldn't accuse the band for alienating them for making a "different" album like in reverie.
that's the beauty of saves the day. they're always evolving their sound and style. how can someone say a album is "better" than any of the bands previous efforts. that totally depends on the ear of the beholder. you have to understand STD made the best album they could at the time. prior and during the making this record they had lots of issues regarding replacing band members and the band wasn't clicking well. chris conley says he thought this was their best album but he admits it sounds very alienated and individual. he said that's because at the time every one in the band weren't clicking and not everyone was on the same page. (for further reading, read the may issue of Alternative Press).
i'm just saying that saves the day is one of the best bands of the last decade for punk rock music. i would think that if you liked SWYA you would dig this. i admit to some of the songs sounding like fillers on here but 3/4 of the album have songs that really standout and catch your attention. they're are some songs on here that make you feel a certain way and gives you clear imagery. songs like "monkey", "wednesday the third", and especially "driving in the dark" which is the best song on the record. i don't know how to explain it, some songs on this album make me feel like i'm back in the 50's or 60's and reminds me of simpler times. i know that's weird but some of the songs just give that vibe to me and i'm only 22. i can't say that about any other STD albums.
Please, for those who haven't heard this album because of all the negative press and reviews, listen to this album with an open-mind and don't try to relate it to their past albums. for those who've listened or own it, give it another try and open your ears and listen carefully. in conclusion, if you consider yourself a big saves the day fan, go buy this album because i know you'll appreciate it for what it is and not for what it's not. for those hating on this album, try to be more open-minded and give it another chance.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Different is not necessarily worse., September 26, 2003
When I first listened to this CD, I was disappointed, and thought that Saves The Day had gone to musical hell, never to return. I listened a second time, and was blown away. Rating this album based on whether or not the band stays true to its roots is just silly, and the worst thing one could do while reviewing is get trapped inside the scope of what the genre the band did/does fall into. Every song is nothing short of sublimely beautiful, and each one succeeds at affecting the listener. Chris dropped the whiny tone from his voice (which, for me, was beginning to get annoying), and wonderfully exploits the smoother, softer side of his voice. The band explores more and different melodies than before, but after the 2 listens they sounded like Saves The Day.All the tracks are excellent, but I would most strongly recommend "Anywhere With You," "Rise," "In Reverie," "Morning in the Moonlight" (wonderful bass in this song), "Where Are You," and my favorite of the album, "Tomorrow Too Late." Truthfully, I was starting to get bored with Saves The Day's music, maybe as a result of the development of maturity in my tastes. This album has restored my interest in the band. Younger listeners may not be able to get excited about it, but if you're looking for a more mature album by Saves The Day, give In Reverie a try.
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