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Track Listings
| 1. Never Take Friendship Personal |
| 2. Paper Thin Hymn |
| 3. Stationary |
| 4. Symphony Of Blasé' |
| 5. Day Late Friend |
| 6. Runaways |
| 7. Time & Confussion |
| 8. The Feel Good Drag |
| 9. Audrey, Start the Revolution |
| 10. A Heavy Hearted Work of Staggering Genius |
| 11. Dance, Dance Christa Paffgen |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Sophmore Follow-Up
Feb 1 2005
Format:Audio CD
this band has come back with a STELLAR sophmore album. after seeing them earlier this year with story of the year, lost prophets and my chemical romance i knew i'd be following up on them once their new cd came out. their first album was allright, it was quite evident that they had alot of refining to do and it has been done. their vocals are A+, the mixing is A+ and the sound of the album is unreal. i only gave this cd 4 stars cause it can't be classified as being worth 5...not many cds can. i'd give it 8.5/10, watch for this band in the near future, theses guys, with the right marketing will make themselves VERY well known.
Fantastic!
Oct 13 2005
Format:Audio CD
Fantastic CD, everything about it is perfect. I listened to this album for 50 hours straight, on a road trip, and it didn't get old!
1. Never Take Friendship Personal 9/10
2. Paperthin Hymn 8/10
3. Stationary Stationery 10/10
4. (the symphony of) blasé 7/10
5. Day Late 9/10
6. Runaways 8/10
7. Time & Confusion 10/10
8. Feel Good Drag 8/10
9. Audrey, Start the Revolution! 9.5/10
10. Heavy Hearted Work of Staggering Genius 6.5/10
11. dance, dance Christa Päffgen 10/10
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
The Undying Anberlin
Dec 15 2005
Format:Audio CD
12/23 NOTE: Anberlin's NEW album, "Cities" hits stores on February 20th, 2007. You can get a sneak peek on the Tooth & Nail Podcast, or you can download two songs off their EP on iTunes come Dec 26th. It sounds awesome. Enjoy!
Anberlin's "Blueprints for the Black Market" gave listeners a surprise left hook that left them awed at the amazing potential that this newcomer band had. Everyone knew they would make waves, but it's not until the release of their sophomore album, "Never Take Friendship Personal," that Anberlin became an unstoppable force in the music industry.
Musically and lyrically, "Never Take Friendship Personal" follows along the lines of their previous release, but it's subtle differences that make this record unique... not only from their previous release, but from any other band that tries to compare. A little emo, a little rock & roll -- but all Anberlin.
The vocals are exceptionally done (as only Stephen Christian can do so) bringing forth the power and emotion needed to complement the music. The music is simply Anberlin: original, catchy, lasting. With each progression and every new chord, Anberlin ensures it's longevity. They mean business, and it shows.
All of the songs are great, so if you liked the previous release, you're sure to love this one. There's even a slower song (something not found in "Blueprints for the Black Market") that just yells originality.
As for the lyrics, although most of them are about relationships, they are beautifully written. Most of the time they remind me of poetry. Though the lyrics aren't directly Christian, the band's testimony speaks for itself. So, to those that wonder whether or not Anberlin is a Christian band: they are. They just don't have to sing about it to prove it. Actions speak louder than words.
Anberlin's "Blueprints for the Black Market" gave listeners a surprise left hook that left them awed at the amazing potential that this newcomer band had. Everyone knew they would make waves, but it's not until the release of their sophomore album, "Never Take Friendship Personal," that Anberlin became an unstoppable force in the music industry.
Musically and lyrically, "Never Take Friendship Personal" follows along the lines of their previous release, but it's subtle differences that make this record unique... not only from their previous release, but from any other band that tries to compare. A little emo, a little rock & roll -- but all Anberlin.
The vocals are exceptionally done (as only Stephen Christian can do so) bringing forth the power and emotion needed to complement the music. The music is simply Anberlin: original, catchy, lasting. With each progression and every new chord, Anberlin ensures it's longevity. They mean business, and it shows.
All of the songs are great, so if you liked the previous release, you're sure to love this one. There's even a slower song (something not found in "Blueprints for the Black Market") that just yells originality.
As for the lyrics, although most of them are about relationships, they are beautifully written. Most of the time they remind me of poetry. Though the lyrics aren't directly Christian, the band's testimony speaks for itself. So, to those that wonder whether or not Anberlin is a Christian band: they are. They just don't have to sing about it to prove it. Actions speak louder than words.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Just buy it, don't even think about it
Dec 23 2005
Format:Audio CD
Wow, blown away by this album in every way possible. This is one of those albums where I listen to the entire thing without skipping one song and wishing it wouldn't end. I liked Blueprints For The Black market but it was one of those albums where I liked it but not enough to really listen to it all the time. With this one, no question the best of 2005. Honestly if you liked Blueprints then buy this right now. If you like this type of music in general than just buy this right now.
Oh, and some idiot on here posted saying that "Emo sucks" and I just wanted to give my opinion on that. "Emo" means "Emotional", so doesn't that mean that all music qualifies as Emo? Without emotion, there would be no music, correct? Music is an emotionally driven art. I hate when people use that term.
Oh, and some idiot on here posted saying that "Emo sucks" and I just wanted to give my opinion on that. "Emo" means "Emotional", so doesn't that mean that all music qualifies as Emo? Without emotion, there would be no music, correct? Music is an emotionally driven art. I hate when people use that term.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Wow. What a surprise.
Sep 28 2006
Format:Audio CD
This is a great, fun disc. I am not a Christian, but I tend to like a number of bands on Tooth & Nail (mewithoutYou, Mae, Further Seems Forever, Danielson) and when the record label began pushing this record last year, I gave it a listen. I am glad I did because over a year has passed and I still listen to this disc. For an emo/whatever genre band, my time limit is usually a month or two, so . . . .
I think what sets Anberlin apart is the distinctive vocal styling and tight musicianship. The music isn't the most complex in the world, but it has enough to keep you coming back. These are very straighforward rock songs with some extra little bits added in here are there that add to the songs as a whole instead of being for postertity's sake. Meaning, the band puts emphasis on writing good songs, not guitar wailing. That and it sounds good.
However, the biggest downside to this record as compared to their first is the lack of guitar solos. I don't believe you need to have solos on every song, but the first album showed that Anberlin can in fact solo and this album has next to none. There are lead licks, just no solos. That being said, as with other Aaron Sprinkle mixes, the lead guitar is pushed pretty far into the back to give the music a much more full sound with every instrument getting a fair play. So, if there are solos, would we even hear them? I'm only half joking here. Either way, this is a very minor complaint and really just an observation.
Standout tracks for me are "Paperthing Hymn", "A Day Late", "Dance, Dance" and "The Feel Good Drag." The latter song being my favorite overall not because it is the most catchy or the best song, but because I love the energy. There isn't a bad song on this record and the slower song "(The Symphony of) Blase" fits in the mix of the disc. For those of us who want a great sounding, well written rock record without too many frills, then this is a great buy for Christian's and non-Christians. Let's ignore labels and just listen to music for what it is meant to be for. You and me.
I think what sets Anberlin apart is the distinctive vocal styling and tight musicianship. The music isn't the most complex in the world, but it has enough to keep you coming back. These are very straighforward rock songs with some extra little bits added in here are there that add to the songs as a whole instead of being for postertity's sake. Meaning, the band puts emphasis on writing good songs, not guitar wailing. That and it sounds good.
However, the biggest downside to this record as compared to their first is the lack of guitar solos. I don't believe you need to have solos on every song, but the first album showed that Anberlin can in fact solo and this album has next to none. There are lead licks, just no solos. That being said, as with other Aaron Sprinkle mixes, the lead guitar is pushed pretty far into the back to give the music a much more full sound with every instrument getting a fair play. So, if there are solos, would we even hear them? I'm only half joking here. Either way, this is a very minor complaint and really just an observation.
Standout tracks for me are "Paperthing Hymn", "A Day Late", "Dance, Dance" and "The Feel Good Drag." The latter song being my favorite overall not because it is the most catchy or the best song, but because I love the energy. There isn't a bad song on this record and the slower song "(The Symphony of) Blase" fits in the mix of the disc. For those of us who want a great sounding, well written rock record without too many frills, then this is a great buy for Christian's and non-Christians. Let's ignore labels and just listen to music for what it is meant to be for. You and me.
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