| 2/5/2010 by Dallin from Rexburg, ID |
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| I had only had Apathy and Exaustion before this. It was good but it lacked the punch that I was looking for, it's a much more mellow album. I finally got this album and I can't stop listening to it. If you want fast and edgy, this is a really good album. |
| 11/21/2009 by Jesse from Lacombe, AB Canada |
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| A really good Cd. It makes a nice introduction to TLA. The majority of these songs are sung by both Brendan and Chris, unlike their older albums which were usually sung by one person on each track. Highly recommended.
Best Songs: Jumping The Shark, Great Lakes/Great Escapes, and Like A Record Player with the awesome acoustic hidden song after it. |
| 1/3/2009 by Guy from Carmel, NY |
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| I really love this album. All the songs are really solid at minimum and some are just outright amazing. So many great songs that never get old. Intense, energetic songs that I feel like singing along and rocking out to everytime I hear them.
Buy this album and check out other Lawrence Arms albums if you liked this one. |
| 10/15/2008 by Alex from Marquette, MI |
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| Oh! calcutta is an amazing listen. Fast songs, Slower songs, some different from what they normally do. It is one of those cds you can play over and over and find something better about it each listen. One of my top favorite bands, i own all of their cd's this is def. one of their better albums.
Although, if you are just getting into the lawrence arms i suggest starting on something before this cd. Apathy and exhaustion or ghost stories and work your way to this one. or you could just buy and enjoy them all!!! |
| 7/22/2007 by Shari from Bolingbrook, IL |
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| (THIS IS NOT SHARI.....THIS IS HER BOYFRIEND NICKE. THE CD WAS FOR ME)
I liked the alternating styles of The Greatest Story Ever Told. I actually really liked the "emo" songs on TGSET too. This CD is alot faster and old school. It has that Chicago sound. If you like old styled straight forward punk then this is a great CD. For a generic description.....Think a bit faster and heavier old school Green Day sung by the guy frm Horace Pinker. If you like old Green Day-88 Fingers Louie-The Alkaline Trio-Horace Pinker or even Bane youll like this. Im more into metal and hardcore but I still enjoy all of The lawrence Arms stuff |
| 4/27/2007 by Isaac from Linwood, ON Canada |
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| Weak. This CD is mostly garbage except Great Lakes/Great Escapes and Beyond the Embarrasing Style. I hate songs like Jumping the Shark. THey could have improved on this CD alot |
| 2/12/2007 by Matt from Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Like every other Lawrence Arms record, this rocks hard enough to make your face explode in a pleasant way. It's certainly stripped down and gritty compared to Greatest Story Ever Told, which is a nice, energetic change. Lots of catchy choruses and great lyrics as usual. These guys don't make bad records. |
| 9/27/2006 by Lauren from Henderson, NV |
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| This is the best Lawrence Arms album. Brendan and Chris flow really well together on this cd and the musicianship is amazing. Clever lyrics with great delivery. Just an all around brilliant record. Made me fall in love with the Arms all over again. |
| 9/17/2006 by Forrest from Collegeville, MN |
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| I would say this album is better than Greatest Story Ever Told, the singers go smoothly together for once and do great transitions. This album is very energetic and I listen to it all the time. |
| 9/13/2006 by Brian from Honolulu, HI |
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| If no the best Lawrence Arms cd definatly second place.... i personally am in love with both this and apathy. fuck all their shit is good |
