Search - Impossibles :: Return

Return a change of style, but still excellent

Jason E. James | Vienna, VA | 06/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Impossibles originally broke up in 1998 and one member, Rory, formed the band 'The Stereo' with another Fueled By Ramen labelmate. The Steroe's sound was very pop/emo influenced, as opposed to the Impossibles' previous work, which could be considered to be ska-core punk. The Impossibles' new CD borrows from The Stereo more than the Impossibles of old, but something totally new is also thrown in there. Return has a highly emo/melodic sound to it, similar to bands such as the Alkaline Trio or Weezer. However, if you listen hard enough, you can tell there are bits of Impossibles still in there, especially in the painful cries, usually provoked by a girl, or the rock solid guitar riffs. The only down side about this album is its length. With Anthology by the Impossibles being over 20 songs long, just 12 songs on a new CD is quite short. Other than that the Impossibles have made a completely successful return, even if their sound has completely changed."

Incredible Transistional Album!

Frank Giliberti | NY | 06/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Impossibles have crafted a fine album which highlights a crossroad for the band. The once ska-tinged group has let their stronger rock infleuces, such as Weezer, take a more center stage in this album. The songs are as good, if not better, than their previous attempts, and as a whole achieve a fresh new sound for the band-only fitting for a group that has been broken up for 2 years. This album is a great choice for Impossibles and Weezer fans alike. You will not be dissapointed!"