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Sum 41:Chuck

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I'm a huge fan of Sum 41, this CD Chuck is an interesting mix, named after the man that saved them from the Congo. I think the easiest way to sum up the album is to break each song down, so here we go:

1) Intro- i'm not gonna neglect this song just because it's an intro. After the intro to Good Charlotte's Chronicles of Life and Death this one is my favourite. 3/5

2) No Reason- Excellent song, one of my favourites from the album and by the band. It's a much faster, heavier song than what they're known for. In my opinion they pull it off. 5/5

3) We're All To Blame- First single from the album. also a good track, the change from fast to slow is a good combination. the lyrics also have meaning. a big step up from classic lines like "trash my own house party cuz nobody came". 4/5

4) Angels With Dirty Faces- Sum 41 continues their legacy of songs when they never say the title in the actual song. "AWDF" is an alright track. i dislike Deryck's voice at the beginning. 3/5

5) Some Say- My third favourite track off the album. This song is more familiar to their pop-punk beginnings. even if its one of my favourites, i find it too similiar to their sonf from All Killer No Filler called "Handle This" 4/5

6) The Bitter End- One of their heaviest songs to date. it's short sweet and to the point, but it wasnt put together aswell as the others. 3.5/5

7) Open Your Eyes- I first heard this song on the Going The Distance soundtrack. i think it's very single worthy, yet there's something about it that makes me think it wont. 4.5/5

8) Sliiping Away- VERY slow song. too slow in my opinion. Deryck's voice is painful to hear when he says "i'm slipping away". as for the rest its alright...still doesnt live up the standout slow track "Pieces". 3.5/5

9) I'm Not The One- I've listened to this album everyday since i got it (the day it came out) and this song does not stand out. 2/5

10) Welcome To Hell- Well, nothing more to say than an excellent song. Cone's bass solo is the first i've ever heard and it works with the the song. 4/5

11) Pieces- Second Single. and the most popular. when i first got the CD this song was amazing. but now radio stations and MuchMusic are playing it too much. aside from all that, the lyrics and music is an excellent combination. stand out track of the album. 5/5

12) There's No Solution- this is my new favourite song by Sum 41. it's a cross between their mellowtastic songs and the harder songs on this record. a deserving 5/5

13) 88- a good closer, but then again Sum 41 always knows how to end an album. nice opening and ending. the line "i hope someday you have it all" and "cuz i feel like a prisoner trapped inside this broken world" make it a very 'poetic' song. 4.5/5

overall this album is Sum 41's heaviest and softest record. a great way to end the anticipation Does This Look Infected left behind. and even though Chuch was not as good as DTLI, overall its an amazing 5 stars.

If you are a fan of Sum 41, then their newest album shouldn't disappoint. This album is pretty similar to their last album "Does this look infected" (DTLI) as it has some heavy guitar riffs and fast-paced punk-sometimes bordering on metal. There is also some rapping in the verses of some of the songs like in DTLI. However, this album has some slower, more mellow songs unlike DTLI. So, if you liked Sum's first two poppier albums but didn't care for DTLI then I wouldn't recommend this album, but to all those who enjoy Sum's last album, I think you'll enjoy this one also. Chuck is a solid 38 minute long album with heavy guitars and catchy hooks. As far as content goes, the lyrics seem to be a little more serious than on prior albums and seem to be more influenced by current world occurences. But it all comes down to the fact that Sum 41 has done what they do best and put out a quality punk album.

this is a great album, and yes lots of people who liekd the old Sum41 may not like this cd but this cd will bring a new group of fans too sum41. If you like the old sum41 liek "does this look infected" "half hour of power" and "all killer no filler" you may not liek this cd. but you should check it out, its different and i think its pretty good. i still like the old sum41 alot but this is cool, its liek a whole new band . i also dont liek avril lavingue but w.e still a good cd. even people who dont lie kthe old sum41 may like this cd.

Wow that was fast! Thanks alot, the cd is in great condition, couldn't ask for a better service, thank you!

this cd is great, i got it when it 1st came out (heehee and i got the version with the bonus tracks) :D anyways, its awesome. check it out. its definatly a bit harder then their previeus albums.
songs to check out:
some say
pieces
no brains

well they're all good but those r my favs. and check out their kinda "unplugged" album that r out at their concert shows. its awesome. its just an EP with 5 songs but theyre ALL performed awesome. and alot different than the album versions. heres the tracklist:
1-pieces
2-no brains
3-over my head (from 'does this look infected?')
4-some say
5-theres no solution
its really cool. Pieces is played with a piano! its awesome. and the acoustic version of Theres No Solution is really good too. check it out!

Just like their counterpart number band, Blink 182, Sum 41's latest release shows a distinct shift in depth. I found it hard to take Sum 41 seriously before, but with this album they seem to have found a new deeper sound (though still familiar) and improved their songwriting beyond the power chords of yore. It's a good thing they've changed too, 'cause pop-punk isn't the "big thing" anymore. This is how a band should progress. Pay attention, Simple Plan!

I have all of Sum 41's CD's and this is by far the best CD they've ever made.I am a huuuuggggge fan of punk and metal and they've always had barriers between them.In this CD you get the best of both worlds.There's still those f***in catchy punk songs we all love but then there is that edge of fast,hard heavy metal songs mixed into one compilation of songs.If you haven't got this CD just go out and buy it you won't be disappointed!
This CD is the result of punk gone metal!

let me just start off by saying NO i am not writing a good review on this band because they are from my hometown. I got into these guys when their second album came out (all killer no filler). Then a period happened where i didn't listen to them anymore. I was at store and saw this album in one of the cd players that u can listen to. This album is very different from their other ones. It is less poppy and is more heavier than anything that these guys have ever put out. There is still all the old elements of Sum 41 on this album (the catchy songs), but is just a heavier version of the band.

I give it a 4 because I have only heard a bit of each song but what i heard was good. If you are a fan of this band, u will enjoy this album.

p.s. to the dude who said that Sum 41's 15 min. of fame is up. I don't know whats going on over there in Scotland, but here in Canada these guys are huge.

ok...well this cd is ok....some songs r 2 heavy metal...some r 2 slow...but some r good...and ketchy....sum 41 is getting more punk..it is different than there different cds...but this 1 is still good...if u like sum 41 ull like this!....this is 1 of there best cds or there best.. i didnt like sum 41 at first but then i got into were all 2 blame so i bot the cd...and the other songs r pretty good 2...but its not 1 of my favourite cds..

the guy who wrote the review bout how this sucks and what kind of name is "chuck" well buddy learn more about sum41 myb do some research and myb just myb ull find out why they called there new album "chuck"