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| | Saosin | | | Music Artist : | | Saosin | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Capitol | | Release Date : | | 2006-09-26 | | Store Price : | | $8.94 | | Artistopia's Price: $7.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. It?s Far Better To Learn
2. Sleepers
3. It?s So Simple
4. Voices
5. Finding Home
6. Follow and Feel
7. Come Close
8. I Never Wanted To
9. Collapse
10. You?re Not Alone
11. Bury Your Head
12. Some Sense Of Security
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Good album, but definitely not Translating the Name
Submitted on: 2009-09-26 |
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Meh, as much as I want to blast Saosin's debut for being nothing like the monumentally awesome "Translating the Name," I can't because they actually put forth a good CD, it's just nothing like its predecessor. Yes, bands grow and evolve their sound, but the pioneering sound of "Translating the Name" was never properly evolved, a mere EP does not fully explore the possibilities of Saosin's Post-Hardcore talent. Instead, they take their sound into an entirely new radio-friendly direction that will capture a whole new audience for Saosin, while possibly alienating some of their old fans who preferred their more abrasive beginnings.
With that said, speaking objectively Saosin's S/T is a great CD. It's radio rock at its weakest, and powerful melodic rock when firing on all cylinders. Stand out tracks in my opinion are the first three along with "Bury Your Head," one of the few carryovers from the Anthony Green era.
I'm very conflicted over this album. Again, objectively speaking, it's a great CD. However, it definitely isn't a progression of their past work, it's an entirely new direction. Whether this is the right direction is a matter of personal preference, but for me, it's like their burying the past instead of drawing from it. The only reason people knew who Saosin are, and why the release of this S/T was so anticipated, was because Translating the Name was THAT good. For those fans, myself included, it's hard to welcome this new direction with open arms, because it isn't the Saosin we listened to since 2003.
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 If You Haven't Heard, You're Missing Out
Submitted on: 2009-09-23 |
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| This album is excellent. I'm sure we all miss Anthony Green just a little bit, but Cove's vocals in this album are top-notch. But what really makes this album shine is its energy. From beginning to end, every song brings a new experience, new hooks, new melodies, and new story. For first-time listeners, be prepared to get hooked. And after you've listened to it several times, it doesn't lose its replay value. This album becomes excellent as background music while you're doing any kind of activity. It's one of those albums that, after you're familiar with it, it just becomes one of your all-time favorites. |
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follow and feel Saosin [4.5 stars]
Submitted on: 2008-09-13 |
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Saosin's 2006 debut LP is different from their enormously lauded Translating the Name EP, and that's a good thing.
The songs here are 'poppier' and more 'standard', I suppose, but I thought that was a very fitting direction for the band. Cove's voice is perfect for these songs, and Anthony Green's on here would have felt way out of place (well, that's weird to say anyway, because he wasn't involved in this, so nevermind). I appreciate the fact that the band went in this direction instead of trying to make a 'Translating the Name: LP Version' with a new singer. The band is still very original. A lot of these songs are very good, with only 2 or 3 skippables. My personal favorites are the opener It's Far Better to Learn, It's So Simple, Finding Home, Come Close, Follow and Feel, You're Not Alone, and last but not least, the incredible finale Some Sense of Security. |
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The CD you can't put away
Submitted on: 2008-05-03 |
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| My friend told me about this band last year, and found it strange that I had never heard of them, being from NB and all. I gave the CD a listen, and instantly fell in love. Best $15 I ever spent. It's been in my car stereo for a month now. Cove's vocal range is impressive, and the instruments are tight and polished. If you like the first song ("It's Far Better To Learn") you'll love the rest of the CD. Highlights (IMO) include "I Never Wanted To" (minus the obnoxious synth at the end) and "Collapse." If you can, go find the bonus track ("Let Go Control"), which is the perfect ending to this CD. |
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 Saosin Falls Short of Expectations
Submitted on: 2008-04-02 |
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I heard "You're Not Alone" and "Voices" all over the internet and the radio, and immediately fell in love with the band. However, while there were some impressive songs on this album, there weren't enough of them. The album fell short of my expectations by seemingly throwing a handful of good-but-not-great songs in between a few instant hits. Though it may not be an instant classic in my eyes, I suggest purchasing the album anyhow. It's worth the listen. My personal favorites included "It's Far Better to Learn" , "Voices", and "You're Not Alone".
My grade distribution/break-down is as follows:
1. It s Far Better to Learn 5/5
2. Sleepers 3/5
3. It s So Simple 3/5
4. Voices 5/5
5. Finding Home 2/5
6. Follow And Feel 3/5
7. Come Close 4/5
8. I Never Wanted To 4/5
9. Collapse 3/5
10. You re Not Alone 5/5
11. Bury Your Head 3/5
12. Some Sense Of Security 2/5
Overall Grade: 42/60 ~3.5 stars |
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