Trevor Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 New used album is pretty decent. The production on it is amazing... A LOT of time and money was spent on it with much attention to detail. All they had to do was get bert to sleep with kelly osborne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenmansaid Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 New used album is pretty decent. The production on it is amazing... A LOT of time and money was spent on it with much attention to detail. All they had to do was get bert to sleep with kelly osborne. What??? Bert slept with WHO??? I agree though, the new Used album is pretty good. I love AP interviews!! Weee! Can't wait! Does anybody know how long the issue is going to be on stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheleawelseyx Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 So someone in the LJ Community got the issue and AP rated RIOT! with 3 out of 5 stars! I'm sure it deserves better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myheartis_yours Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 So someone in the LJ Communitygot the issue and AP rated RIOT! with 3 out of 5 stars! I'm sure it deserves better... hmm... i haven't heard the whole album, but i'm sure it deserved better too. did they post a scan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrie Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 huuur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwave37 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 i love that pic! i hope mine comes today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsername104 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 on AP.net, Jason Tate said it sounded like Amber Pacific with a girl singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrowncoat Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well, Alt. Press gave that Amber Pacific album 4 1/2 stars. 4 1/2 stars. That pretty much flushes their credibility right down the toilet in my book. No offense to anyone who really likes Amber Pacific, but imo, those dudes are as mediocre as you can get. I posted the rest of what I thought in the LJ, but I really take offense at the way the whole review seems to be saying "well, they're so young, so they can't possibly make a GREAT album." And the line about Hayley's lyrics being docile and sophomoric is ridiculous. I've heard four songs off this record in various forms (Misery Business, Born For This, Hallelujah and Pessimist) and the words that come to my mind to describe the lyrics to those songs are honest, heartfelt, aggressive, raw, beautiful, uplifting...how anyone could listen to Misery Business and get DOCILE is beyond me. I read this review and what I take away is someone in their late twenties at a "hip" music magazine determined not to let a bunch of "kids" who play great pop punk music and can't possibly understand life as well as someone who's "older" and "wiser" become the next big thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsername104 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just laugh at most of AltPress's reviews. Most of them are crap anyways. The only one I've ever agreed with was Underoath's 'Define the Great Line' and we all know they only gave that one 5 stars because of credibility. AP also gave Anberlin's 'Cities' a 3/5, and Paramore's RIOT was compared to it, so it must be good if they compare it to that album =] as well as the Acceptance comparison. i'm waiting to see what the staff of AP.net gives it, because I generally agree with their thoughts more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeRo Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well, Alt. Press gave that Amber Pacific album 4 1/2 stars. 4 1/2 stars. That pretty much flushes their credibility right down the toilet in my book. No offense to anyone who really likes Amber Pacific, but imo, those dudes are as mediocre as you can get. I posted the rest of what I thought in the LJ, but I really take offense at the way the whole review seems to be saying "well, they're so young, so they can't possibly make a GREAT album." And the line about Hayley's lyrics being docile and sophomoric is ridiculous. I've heard four songs off this record in various forms (Misery Business, Born For This, Hallelujah and Pessimist) and the words that come to my mind to describe the lyrics to those songs are honest, heartfelt, aggressive, raw, beautiful, uplifting...how anyone could listen to Misery Business and get DOCILE is beyond me. I read this review and what I take away is someone in their late twenties at a "hip" music magazine determined not to let a bunch of "kids" who play great pop punk music and can't possibly understand life as well as someone who's "older" and "wiser" become the next big thing. Thats true, i really like AP ,but they always seem to go for the indie, weirdo, im a genius nobody gets me albums, just bc its the cool thing to do. btw.....Fences....swing?? whats that all about??¿ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clowdiaa Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well, Alt. Press gave that Amber Pacific album 4 1/2 stars. 4 1/2 stars. That pretty much flushes their credibility right down the toilet in my book. No offense to anyone who really likes Amber Pacific, but imo, those dudes are as mediocre as you can get. I posted the rest of what I thought in the LJ, but I really take offense at the way the whole review seems to be saying "well, they're so young, so they can't possibly make a GREAT album." And the line about Hayley's lyrics being docile and sophomoric is ridiculous. I've heard four songs off this record in various forms (Misery Business, Born For This, Hallelujah and Pessimist) and the words that come to my mind to describe the lyrics to those songs are honest, heartfelt, aggressive, raw, beautiful, uplifting...how anyone could listen to Misery Business and get DOCILE is beyond me. I read this review and what I take away is someone in their late twenties at a "hip" music magazine determined not to let a bunch of "kids" who play great pop punk music and can't possibly understand life as well as someone who's "older" and "wiser" become the next big thing. totally agree. honestly, i dont know how they critique others peoples records. most people keep their thoughts to themselves, and hayley, josh, jeremy, and zac have the guts to lay it on the chopping block, for millions to hear. thats a HUGE accomplishment in itself. to, me, they have no right to say anything about the record...and if Paramore's happy w/ the record, then we should be....even tho we havent heard it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwave37 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 i don't really like ap's reviews, either. they're completely biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis90 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 the picture is amazing! but the score isnt just read it. im a bit anoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsername104 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just read the review. haha i was gonna wait till I got my own copy, but whatever. The thing is, the words they wrote don't really correlate with a 3, imo. With the review they wrote, I would've expected 3.5-4 out of 5 (if i hadn't looked at the stars). though, I don't think one review is something to get worked up about. It's one person's opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxnk_maria Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I hate how they keep comparing them to the other FBR bands and the emo scene. "the record feels like it is a follower and not a leader" Like wtf review the damn CD not it's comparison to other bands! but the picture is cute. wished it was a better review though. but hey it's AP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellybelly1210 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 honestly, i do not think they are followers AT ALL. to me, they sound so original, and the thing about hayley's lyrics is ridiculous. even on awkif the lyrics have so much meaning, yet they're so simple. this review is bs. (sorry for such harsh letters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 it was so hard to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrowncoat Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just read the review. haha i was gonna wait till I got my own copy, but whatever. The thing is, the words they wrote don't really correlate with a 3, imo. With the review they wrote, I would've expected 3.5-4 out of 5 (if i hadn't looked at the stars). though, I don't think one review is something to get worked up about. It's one person's opinion. Yeah - it really does read like a 4 star review...I don't get why it gets only 3 stars. I hate how they keep comparing them to the other FBR bands and the emo scene. "the record feels like it is a follower and not a leader" Like wtf review the damn CD not it's comparison to other bands! but the picture is cute. wished it was a better review though. but hey it's AP... That's a really good point - the review does spend way too much time comparing them to every other band on the label...it's almost like it's reviewing whether or not they're going to be the next big thing on FBR or not rather than actually reviewing the record for the music...and that's annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire At Will Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 When I heard it was three stars I assumed it was someone who I usually 100 000% always disagree with their reviews but now that I see it was Scott Heisel it makes me a little sad... I really like that pictures though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsername104 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 When I heard it was three stars I assumed it was someone who I usually 100 000% always disagree with their reviews but now that I see it was Scott Heisel it makes me a little sad...I really like that pictures though i didn't even see it was him. that's a little disheartening. i could've sworn he was a fan of theirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramoreLOVE x Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 ap deff let me down here. i dont think this will change anyones mind tho. people are still going to buy the record. and hopefully...people will listen and judge for themselves. it did annoy me about the whole "not enough life expireance. im sorry i didnt know you get life expireance from sitting at a desk and writing crapp reviews of a band that has done more in their 18 years of life then you have in yours. rant done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allweknow_xx Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I really don't like the way AP reviews albums. The ratings are very misleading and the reviews are predictable; it's a good album, but it has it's faults. I really don't like reviews in general because it all comes down to opinion. Not everyone feels the same as some twenty-something dude at AltPress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire At Will Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I honestly don't think 3 stars is that bad and since it's Scott Heisel I give him a little credit,he does have a point,they're young and have plenty of time to grow and I highly doubt this review will change anyone's opinions.When I'm going through looking at reviews for bands I might wanna check out the only thing that makes me over look something is their comparison albums and if they have a 1 star review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out_of_the_blue Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I really don't like the way AP reviews albums. The ratings are very misleading and the reviews are predictable; it's a good album, but it has it's faults. I really don't like reviews in general because it all comes down to opinion. Not everyone feels the same as some twenty-something dude at AltPress. I agree. That's why I completely hate reviews, even if I agree with them. There are so many people out there that base everything the read, watch, or listen to on what the reviewers say. Maybe that's just because I always like the things reviewers hate, I don't know. But it's just someones, admittedly well-written, opinion. I hope no one takes it too seriously. And Fences, swing?! I'm definitely excited now That could be veryy interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcblinker Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 only 3 stars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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