Search - Living Things :: Ahead of the Lions (Clean)

In your face rhetoric from guys that SHOULD matter to you.

M. Richards | 10/29/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you are to the "left" you should pick up this album for the lyrics alone. If you are anywhere else, but you are mature enough to appreciate good music, you should still pick it up. Otherwise, dont bother.



These guys are truely putting the music in your face. They send a wall of sound at you that sometimes is a little hard to swallow untill you take it a time or two. The fact of the matter is, this band has some real potential to put out politically driven albums the likes of which havent been seen in probably 30 years or so. Right now they still seem like they are trying to get their heads around what their sound really is. Sometimes they break into strait up rock riffs and others they sound like they are about to play a mindless pop punk song (thankfully they always save those).



Potential asside, the album does take a listen or two, outside of "Bom Bom Bom," to really get comfy with. Its very agressive and takes a bit of getting use to. Once it starts falling into place it becomes extreamly enjoyable.



If you are looking for a breath of fresh air, this band is flat out for you.



Key Tracks: "Bombs Below" and "Bom Bom Bom""