Decemberunderground

Although not what is expected by many older AFI fans, Decemberunderground represents another bold growth for the band. From hardcore old school sounding Kill Caustic, to more retro feeling songs like Love Like Winter, Decemberunderground displays the amazing versitility of Davey Havoks voice and the musical styles of the band. Overall an amazing album!!!!

this album is amazing. flat out amazing. yes this cd isn't as dark as this bands previous releases, it is in fact rather, if you will, white sounnding. i find that this 'white' sound adds to the songs title - decemberunderground - and fits in smoothly with the constant clean white appearance of the art involved with this release.

people out there say they don't like it because it's different then what AFI used to be, well here's some news for these people - bands grow and develop new sound overtime. yes true, this band started off as an amazing hardcore band and now have moved onto this new 'white' sound. but every band - that wants to do music for a living and actually make money in the process - has to grow and develop their sound over time. even some of the most punk bands sound has changed - rancid, ,still punk but less punk then what they were, distillers, greenday, etc...sometimes the growth of sound works well for the band - like rancid and AFI and greenday - but other times the sound doesn't work out the way the band wants - blink 182 - people who do not appreciate the idea that their favourite band isnt going to always make hardcore song after hardcore song, then that means they dont truely appreciate the band and the music they are making. it shows they are afraid of change.

people will also say that Davey's vocals aren't as strong this time around, well, if they knew any history of the band they would know that with sing the sorrow he pushed his vocal sound to new extremes which led to him damaging his throat and needing surgery therefore leading to his new vocal sound.

if one listens closely to the instrumentals of the songs, one will hear teh ghosts of AOD or BSITS more then one could with STS. This album is by far more 'white' sounding then other attempts, but is also the most reminiscent of those other attempts.

the lyrics are strong, the strongest davey has written in a very long time. this is a great listen so go listen to it now! =)

Decemberunderground is by far my favourite album of 2006. Every song is excellent on the album. However, decemberground is not AFI's best album. I prefer afi's older stuff, but I think decemberunderground is better than sing the sorrow. If you're an avid alternative rock listener, you will LOVE this album. Decemberunderground is filled with songs that are just waiting to be singles. Songs like the infectious 80's retro vibe "Love Like Winter" and "The Missing Frame" sets the album apart from other alternative records. Prelude 12/21 is a great opener, but I think most afi fans would agree it's not their best "prelude/opener" compared to "Keeping out of direct sunlight" and "Misare Cantare" I think its great that AFI experimented with different musical elements throughout the album because it proves they want to create something new and refreshing. So go out and buy this album because it's truly a piece of art. In conclusion, I only have one more thing left to say... and that is... I can't wait to see what AFI can come up with NEXT.