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Free Music Notes for From ChaosFree Music Review: Amazing Music Hit: 5 Stars
What makes 311 so much better than just about all mainstream bands these days is how tight they are as a band. They are by far the best live show i have ever seen, which is why they are my favorite band. From chaos shows that they have so much diversity in there music, and they have greatly expanded this, making heavier songs than they have been on Soundsystem and Transistor, to very mellow songs like Champagne and Amber. Also, the song "Uncalm" is, in my opinion, one of their best ever, with absolutely amazing lyrics and vocal harmonies, and a simple yet stylistic and original opening/closing melody. The only bad thing about this album i think is that it lacks the cool, trippy qualities that they had on their two previous albums. But, I must say, even after being together for 14 years they are still getting better. Quality musicianship, quality music.
Free Music Review: Fall off the 311 bandwagon? This album will change that. Hit: 5 Stars
The first 311 album I bought was the self-titled (311) album. It featured such songs as "Down", and "All Mixed Up", which really got my adrenaline pumping. I was then thirsting for their next release Transistor. This album spawned the hit "Beautiful Disaster", but I felt failed to be as good as the self titled album. I was losing touch with the band, and almost forgot about 311 all together. I started to turn to other bands such as Linkin Park, Creed, and Limp Bizkit. However, after a few more years, they have now released their latest album to date "From Chaos". I must say, after losing touch with 311 earlier in their career, I am right there with them now. I saw them live with Hoobastank in April, and the show absolutely rocked. For any and all 311 fans out there, this is a MUST buy. Later, -Doug
Free Music Review: NEW 311 ALBUM DUE JULY 22ND Hit: 5 Stars
311 have now finished recording, mixing and mastering their seventh studio album, titled "EVOLVER", at the band's Hive Studios in Los Angeles!! Look for the first radio single, "Creatures (For A While)" to be released to radio nationwide on June 30th!! Look for "Evolver" to hit record stores on Tuesday, July 22nd!! Here's the track listing: 1. Creatures (For A While) 2. Reconsider Everything 3. Crack the Code 4. Same Mistake Twice 5. Beyond the Gray Sky 6. Seems Uncertain 7. Still Dreaming 8. Give Me a Call 9. Don't Dwell 10. Other Side of Things 11. Sometimes Jacks Rule the Realm "Evolver" will be a special enhanced CD which will include exclusive interviews with 311 band members and a documentary on the making of the album cover and the Evolution of Evolver!!
Free Music Review: Excellent - 311's Best Hit: 5 Stars
Once in every band's career, all the stars align, things come into focus, and an album is made that will remain as the nexus of that band's musical output. For 311, "From Chaos" is that album. The differing styles, experimentation, and phases that 311 have gone through over the past 10 years or so all come together in this album: the laid-back musings typical of "Transistor," the riff-heavy metal of "Grassroots," the positivity of "311," the clean arrangements and spare production of "Music," and the forward-looking approach of "Soundsystem" can all be found on this album. Each of those previous albums is an outstanding collection in its own right, but "From Chaos" typefies the 311 sound-- and lays the groundwork for the future for this one-of-a-kind band.
Free Music Review: Tied With Grassroots as arguably the best 311 album Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this the day it came out. I also bought this on vinyl (limited to 4000 onl available from the website or concerts). When I first bought this, I rarely listend to it and stuck with my at that time favorite Soundsystem. Then I rediscovered this. This has some great tunes to relax with (Champagne, Amber, I'll Be Here A While) as well as some great rockers (Wake Your Mind Up, You Get Worked, Uncalm). Simply, this would make a great first cd for a new 311 fan, also, vinyl is still cool so get the LP while you still can. 5 outtakes (which are pretty good as are most cut songs) from this and one from the Soundsystem sessions can be found on the bonus EP that comes with the Enlarged To Show Detail 2 VHS and DVD which I highly recommend too. Simply put, this album is great!
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