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Felicia B. (felly) from NEW YORK, NY
Reviewed on 8/26/2006...

Great new band, solid album

A Nice Little Surprise

Andrew Estes | Maine | 07/19/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Just when you think there aren't any new bands coming out worth your time, here comes Quietdrive. Quietdrive deliver some well-crafted, intensely melodic and catchy alternative rock, the best since the likes of Jimmy Eat World or Third Eye Blind. They aren't emo, they aren't retro or pretentious, just good, honest alternative rock. Thanks to producer Butch Walker (who has worked with everyone from Avril Lavigne to Sevendust), Quietdrive's proper debut, "When All That's Left Is You," is a 10 track collection of songs that are both sickeningly professional and widely appealing.



To find a negative in the album is impossible. This is, quite simply, music that is hard not to love. No, Quietdrive are not the most original band out there, but they are reviving a sound that is practically dead in today's alternative rock wasteland. Like something out of the late-90's, where bands like Everclear and Matchbox 20 ruled the world, they pull out all the stops on their debut by making every song a hit. "Take A Drink On Me," in my estimation, is the catchiest on the album, with others such as "Rise From The Ashes" and a well done cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" living up to the same quality. "Both Ways," the closing track, is the obligatory prom-night anthem, making this effort destined for greatness. It's a short little album (with the shortness being the only complaint), but it sure packs a punch. It's amazing that the mainstream hasn't caught onto Quietdrive, but it wouldn't be surprising if we didn't start hearing more of them soon. It's definitely an album that anyone who appreciates a good song should check out. I challenge you not to be roped in by "When All that's Left Is You.""

Perfect

Quietdrive Fan | 06/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was waiting on the edge of my seat for this album to come out. When it finally did, it was even better then i thought it would be. The lyrics are so thought out, and the music is incredible to go with it. Buy This Album now!!!"