2010 release, the fourth album from the Los Angeles-based Pop/Punk band. Fight the Frequency is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2005's Hearts on Parade. This is the first album to feature original drummer Brian Nolan since 2003's the Art of Losing.
I've liked all three albums from these guys. Even Hearts on Parade, which some fans hate, and which was quite a departure from the band's established sound. That record was more pop than rock, and I can see why it would anger certain fans. Still, it contained some good songs on it, and I wouldn't even call one song from it bad. It was just different, musically and lyrically.
I've been looking forward to this new album for probably two years now, and I'm relieved to say it was worth the wait. This band seems to have gotten back on track with their old sound, but that isn't to say they're just retreading old ground. I miss this kind of music, and this seems to be one of the last bands around I can count on for quality.
This album has a good mix of songs on it. Where Love is a Lie and Lost are pretty much the ballads, which this band is not known for, but they excel at here. This is a Low, Keep it Like a Secret, and Bullet are rockers. Fight the Frequency, Acetate, and Stargazer are fun and infectious. Tiny Spark is an epic closing song with nice guitar solos. Frat Clump showcases some screaming and fast guitars, making it sound like it could have come off of American Hi-Fi's The Art of Losing.
If you like American Hi-Fi, you'll like this. If you're new to the band, check this out and give the older stuff a try as well. This is catchy music with good lyrics and sounds throughout.
5つ星のうち4.0Half of a Great Album (Which is Still Better Than Most)
2010年8月21日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済み
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Based on the cover of American Hi-Fi's new album, "Fight The Frequency," it is apparent that the band wants to return to its roots, as the cover is nearly identical to that of their 2001 debut album. And for those who remember the well-crafted pop/rock with occasional punk leanings on that album, which were similar to a hybrid of Oasis and Lit, than the sound of this new set of songs will not disappoint. It's as if time has stood still, and the band picked up right after the last track on that debut album. Nine years on, the band is still in fine form, and can still rock out. In between the two albums, the band went for a harder sound on 2003's "The Art Of Losing" and went pop on 2005's "Hearts On Parade."
As another reviewer mentioned, the first six songs on the album are very solid. And the ending track, Tiny Spark, is also very good. But there is a good bit of filler in between (tracks 7-11) and it takes away from the greatness of what it might have ended up being. Nevertheless, it is quite refreshing to hear so many good tracks from this band, and overall, this might be the best album they have done yet.
5つ星のうち4.0even though they play back up for miley cyrus I still love AHF
2014年6月16日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済み
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The above title is true. that is where AHF have been for the past few years... So, this album came out under my radar and I am excited to hear they have a new one coming out soon, too! If you like their other albums you will like this. They still have the same sound they did back when I was a college junior, and I like that! It's not as good as Hearts on Parade, which is my favorite album they've done, but it's definitely enjoyable. Acetate sticks out as my easy favorite.