Spitalfield - Stop Doing Bad Things (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Spitalfield doesn't disappoint (me, at least.)

Dan | New Haven, CT | 03/01/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is a strong and worthy sequel to "Remember ...". It's mellifluous, a good amount catchy, and partially insightful! Spitalfield has matured, as it seems every band must, including the obligatory social commentary. (Though it's not all banal, thankfully. "Simple Minds, Simple Lives" is exemplary.)

The best feature of this CD, as was of their first major release: the consistency of quality through the length of the disc. The better songs are distributed well on the album, and the rest aren't filler. A full CD, no tracks need to be skipped. I enjoy this disc from beginning to end.

"Building A Better City...", "Van Buren", and "What Were You Thinking?" remind me of their previous album, though feel fresh and inviting. Perhaps I'm the only reviewer to feel that the style and quality of this release is similar to their previous. I've enjoyed their follow-up and think that those disappointed among my fellow reviewers may find a second or third listen very rewarding.

A worthy replacement for the worn out copies of "Remember ...""

I miss the old Spitalfield...

Ryan Johanson | Tranquility, NJ USA | 12/03/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"For a while, Spitalfield was one of the bands that actually made pop punk listenable for me. Unfortunately, however, they are now nothing more than another one of those bands that started out great but have since only watered themselves down. Despite how they try so hard (and come so close!) on songs like "Texa$ With a Dollar Sign" and "Van Buren," and how lyrics like those of "Simple Minds, Simple Lives," may hit the mark, this album is so shallow derivative of Jimmy Eat World that what once was one of my favorite bands is now a group that I feel practically no closeness or connection to whatsoever. If Spitalfield were a person, I would say that I didn't know who they were anymore. The only reason to buy this cd is for the Victory Records DVD that comes with it. That has some pretty worthwhile videos. However, chances are that you can find it by itself if you only go to Hot Topic or somewhere similar. I don't WANT to slam this cd or this band, but I just have to confess the truth. I'm sorry guys."

RoX my SoX! (4.5 stars)

TheArtOfHeartbreak | Los Banos, California | 07/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before you read any further, I like to note that if you're a fan of spitalfield's older stuff, you may find yourself upset with this newest release. I, however, fell in love Stop Doing Bad Things and have no beef with the style change. Here's what I thought of each song:

So, I heard you joined a convent...5/5

Texas with a $ sign...4.5/5

Gold Dust...5/5

What were you thinking...5/5

Tampa Bum Blues...3.5/5

Restraining order blues...5/5

The furure is now...4/5

Van Buren...5/5

From the desk of B. Larson...5/5

Building a better city...3/5

Simple minds...4/5

Overall, this is a great record, and produced by Ed Rose means you simply can't go wrong. Also check out: Always leave the ground by: This day and Age"

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