Search - Starting Line :: With Hopes of Starting Over

No words can describe how excellent this album is.

laurie | tallahasse, fl usa | 12/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i think i am obsessed with the starting line. this is such a breath taking debut and they really can handle themselves when it comes to writing music (especially because lead singer and songwriter ken vasoli was seventeen when it was released). the lyrics are really easy to understand and i like the use of well known phrases. the riffs and pounding drums are indescribable, absolutely brilliant.okay song by song synopsis:leaving: good song, the aforementioned singer has a stellar voice. nice and catchy, good riffs, this version is quicker and less polished than the one on the full length, say it like you mean it. best lyric: 'as weekdays and weekdays unwind, i'll be found staring back in time.'saddest girl story: again, sweet sweet song, good solo (better one on full length though) and pretty lyrics. again this is quicker than the full length version but it only makes you love it more. best lyric: 'heart torn out, down for the count and still come back for more.'three's a charm: such a heart rending song, i love the lyrics. this is just another showcase of their talent and the intro somehow reminded me of the one to nirvana's come as you are, somehow. best lyric: 'getting over a three leaf clover that i thought was four, it's just the same as before.'greg's last day: short song, though quite excellent almost subconsciously seems like filler to keep you going until the end. cute idea for a song and it does have quite a good tune. best lyric: 'it's been three weeks and just gets worse.'nothing's gonna stop us now: this is my favorite on the ep and it's a killer way to end an album. the drum intro makes you want to hit whatever's in front of you to it, and yet again ken vasoli's voice comes out on top. not the best lyrics, though. best lyrics: 'let 'em say we're crazy, what do they know?' (okay i'm a girl, that's the only reason i'm drawn to those lyrics.)"

My new favorite band

melissa | Anaheim Ca | 02/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"heres the story of how i found out about the startingline well i was watching newfoundglorys dvd the story so far and i came across the drive-thru commercial on it and when it showed thestartingline i fell in love instantly i kept playing the damn commercial over and over again just to hear thestartingline after that i went on the internet and looked them up and ever since they have been my favorite band but anyway with hopes of starting over is an awesome cd i prefer say it like you mean it but this one still kicks ass!!!"