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Dear You

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These other reviews are garbage. Nobody cares about someone's "cool punk rock buddies," and this band does not sound anything like echo and the bunnymen. This band's music and lyrics are comparable to alkaline trio. The singer's voice is a bit raspier and softer. The lyrics are extremely honest and heartfelt. I will admit to not having known about this band when they were "cool," but i also must say that when i found out about this album a couple years ago, it became one of my favorites.

The amount of people who actually work, and sacrifice to create something true and genuine is severely decreasing. Blake Schwarchzenbaugh, is one of the best lyricists, composers, and singers that has ever graced this majestic rock and roll forum. The lyrics are tragic and evocative of the struggle of anyone. The sound of Dear you is distinct and reminiscent of certain time. Just buy it, and let Blake talk to you about the ways of the world and explain all of your problems to you. Musically and lyrically this album is unstoppable. And for even better song compostions with less of the punk edge, check all of his Jets to Brazil albums.

I never had anything to do with the multiple music scenes this album supposedly hails from but I must say that it has become one of my favorite albums of all time. That this band fell apart is a shame; that this album was out of print for so long is a shame; that this album is out on *vinyl* and is back in print in general is amazing. It's about time. The somber yet catchy tunes of The Strokes are the closest thing I've found to Dear You yet don't match up. Jawbreaker's sound is as current today as it was before. Their lyrics are heart-felt punk. I remember the first line from the opening track from my first listen--"I have a message. Save your generation from killing itself by sleeping in." Those lines have never been more true.

My friend got a copy of this album for me awhile back when it was still scarce and out of print. He writes a zine on the Chicago punk scene and some of the bands he likes can be a little much for me. So I popped this into my CD player with some reservation, wondering if it was going to be some piece of crap recorded out of some guy's garage. I could not have been more wrong. These songs represent the best of the alt/indie/punk/emo genre or whatever group you think they belong in. Their songs are well crafted, with interesting lyrics and solid musicianship. The songs are insidiously catchy; I will find myself singing them at random times. I admittedly don't know a ton about punk but if I had to compare this band to something I am familiar with, I would say Echo and the Bunnymen or maybe the Jesus and Mary Chain. At least that is who they reminded me of. I later found out that this band enjoys a sort of cult following, making the few copies of this album pretty expensive. After a few listens I can see why.

Wow, I remember when this was first put out by DGC, and the first time I saw the video for fireman. I only saw the video once on 120 minutes. I was so shocked and so pleased. Having made 24 hour revenge my 10th grade record and trying to write like Blake. This album is what made say wow. One if not their best. I think some people may not share the same idea. All I can remember after this album was put out every one in my cool punk rock circle kept saying "oh man they sold out, thats it it's over." Then a few years go by the band breaks up and all the same kids are saying what a great record it was, and how Jets will never live up to Jawbreaker and blah, blah, blah. You know what this record is one of the best punk/emo or what ever you want to call it, records ever put out. If it wasnt then why I ask does go for crazy prices on ebay? Im 27 and this record is still as important to me now, as it was then. Blake is one of the best song writers of this genaration. I think is he is up w/ Waits, Cohen, and Dylan. I know alot of people think Kurt was, but lets face it what the hell was he talking about half the time. I have no idea. I know something about him coming from a broken home or something. But when I discoverd Jawbreaker was when I discoverd hart break.