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A Band Evolving into Something Great

Nick Y. | Brookeville, MD United States | 03/21/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"To Start Off, I really enjoy this CD. You can throw it in the CD Player and let it play all the way through. Although, some people think Slightly Stoopid has gone way mainstream with this CD, they haven't. They're just evolving into a great band musically and lyrically. All's I have to say is that this album is awesome no matter what anyone says. It has tight reggae beats, not as much metal & punk as their old album, but that doesn't bother me too much because I like their reggae and ska beats best. Definately buy this CD."

Another keeper by one of the best bands on the planet!

sizzlebird | Seattle, WA USA | 03/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This band's last studio album, "The Longest Barrel Ride" is undoubtedly one of the most savory albums ever released. It contains a scintillating blend of punk, ska, reggae, & metal that should inspire any eclectic music fan. While this follow-up studio release is another phenomonal record, it lacks the diversity & masterful use of seamless segue that one will find on "Barrel Ride". However, comparisons set aside, this record deserves five stars. While losing some of the ska-punk flavor, this record has incorporated more hip-hop & dancehall techniques into the sound. The use of turntables is a welcome addition to the mix. While mellow musical grooves interladen with catchy lyrical structure dominate this album, a few intermittent blistering punk tracks, esp. "Perfect Gentleman", demonstrate Slightly Stoopid's ability to cross musical borders without skipping a beat. Although the ill-conceived cover of "Leaving On a Jetplane" makes a push for 'muzak' status, the remaining tracks are by far superior to 95% of the other shwap available at your record store. So buy it right now, kids!"

Nice , very nice !

Jimmy J Jim Jim | Johannesburg , South Africa | 06/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't know why people don't dig on this album . I have all Slightly Stoopid's older albums , and while I really loved them . I do think they get better each album they do . I am a very big Sublime fan , and it is good to see this band coming out with something which has that same quality and variation Sublime was so well known for . Yet it still stands up by itself , being original , and experimental . They are not one of those "Ska I wish I was sublime" rip off bands . THese guys come with great lyrics , great music , and the all important reggae with a little punk thrown in. And G-Love is on a track !If you guys want a band that is predictable , and does whatever you want, start listening to nsync , or some other mass produced radio fondler .I love this album , keep it up!"