I just happened to be on my free days, at 10 am in the morning looking to kickstart the day with some good music and Sade is the name that pops off in my head, not knowing or being familiar with the artist/band or music. I knew No Ordinary Love through a Deftones cover and that's about it. Just pressed play on the album and wow, this music blew me completely away.
This compilation of perfectly-crafted songs lives in a different atmosphere apart from everything I heard before. The level of ... read more
Ugh. Overall, the production just bugs me, turns me off instantly and diminishes any replay value. There's a great amount of songs with potential to be even greater than they are but unfortunately they lacked in the creative department for lyricism. Too lazy, too comfortable.
For example, When We Were Young and You Don't Know What You've Got are these songs that the riffing and melody is palatable for my taste until the lyrics kick in. It disappoints me to an unthinkable level. It feels like ... read more
They really can't let go of their American Idiot phase. I guess it's not a phase, mawm. Some parts are enjoyable, some are not. Their production always shines, and the fucking chorus is catchy as it gets. Let's see what else they have in store.
Corporate edgy product for people that grew up with parents adoring Simple Plan and Avril Lavigne.
They are barely walking by this point, but it shows it won't take long for them to pick it up.
Filled with badass tracks and all-time pretentious and filler material, Bay Area punk giants hit it big one more time.
On a personal note, it shouldn't be overrated as it is, but it is.
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