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2006 Ratings: #350
April 4, 2006 / Release Date
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Scientificman
52

I think “Foiled” by Blue October has a genuinely decent first few tracks, but soon enough the album’s main issue rears it’s head. This album sort of goes into a post-grunge bent and leaves me confused, I think the experimentation within the album clashes with the good enough pacing. These guitar parts and tones remind of a less interesting Incubus, who would also release their pop rock leaning album in 2006. This production feels overbearing and overdone all while having ... read more

Colton4213
82

This is a great record. 2000s alternative music has a lot to thank from this band.

Whether it's artsy post-grunge ("You Make Me Smile, "What If We Could"), lush violin and piano rock "It's Just Me", "18th Floor Balcony", "Hate Me"), synth-pop ("X Amount Of Words", Into The Ocean"), or heavy riff infused industrial rock ("Drilled a Wire Through My Cheek") - these guys do not disappoint.

lisakslv
80

AJVEDFkopx['lskjbhd I AM SO SO IN LOVE
my heart feels A LOT OF FEELINGS
it's just so heartbreaking and so??? warm??? yeah. my soul became really warm while listening. THE LYRICS ARE IMPOSSIBLY RELATABLE AND IT FUCKING BREAKS MY HEART.
actually, it's incredibly hard to describe my emotions. i'm like?? happy and sad at the same time.

just ksdjsoakl;wefkmmsad;'lskmcPKPXO[P
***
i consider blue october underestimated.
fav tracks: hate me; into the ocean; you make me smile

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