The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Don't You Fake It
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Free Music Notes for Don't You Fake It
Free Music Review: the more I listened, the more they won me over
Hit: 4 Stars
The Good
If you had to pick out two things that stand out when listening to "In Fates Hand" you'd most certainly mention the quick-fire drum beats and riot inducing vocals. Driving rhythms and harmonic vocals set the pace for "Waiting." Chugga-chugga riffage dominate "Face Down," while the storyline delves into domestic violence. An unexpected piano piece sets the ballad "Cat and Mouse" into motion. Smooth vocal melodies continue throughout the track, along with more piano enhancement. Monster riffs run rampant on "Damn Regret." Somehow in the onslaught of distortion, the group manages to pull of some great multi-part vocals. "Atrophy" walks the line between emo and punk rock with its charging progression and belting vocals. "Justify" has one of those memorable riffs that make you want to take guitar lessons.
The Bad
Nothing notable
The Verdict
I was quick to dismiss The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as another whiney emo band after their first track, but the more I listened, the more they won me over. Sure, they do delve into that genre a bit here and there, but they add other elements of rock that help create their own sound. If you're itching for something new, fun, and energetic; then look no further.
Free Music Review: Not too shabby...
Hit: 4 Stars
Ok, these guys are basically a cookie cutter screamo act. I picked up their promo disc at a show, cuz they pretty much blew my socks off live, but wasn't sure if I'd put down the cash to buy the full album. But I caved, and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. Sure, the album is full of often puerile lyrics and the occassional overwrought ballad, but hey...they do it well, and you've gotta respect folks who do what they do well. So I say, give it a chance. And I've got a feeling that the next album will be even better...sometimes these kinds of groups mature well (My Chemical Romance?).Free Music Review: I reserve 5 stars for my favorite bands of all time
Hit: 4 Stars
But I have to admit, this CD is pretty kickass. it's got a lot of catchy songs, great vocals, great guitar... of course, it's nothing that will blow your socks off, but it's a solid CD that I will listen to over and over and over again. Free Music Review: I stopped listening at track 8
Hit: 2 Stars
I do event DJing and picked this CD up for a reason I'm not sure of yet. I have the radio released song(s) on promo discs so the purchase was not neccesary. I saw it on sale for $8 so I guess that's why I bought it. I try to buy some top 40 stuff for the kids for parties and stuff like that. I'm 32 and have no limitations to what I listen to and like. When I put this in to listen to it, Of course, I could not tell one song from the other. I stopped listening during track 8 because 30 minutes of the same song is enough in 1 day. If you want to get some current music that is similiar to this, I'd say get OK Go, Panic! At the Disco, or 30 Seconds To Mars. I probably could have spent my $8 better by ramdomly selecting one of the other $8 sale CDs.Free Music Review: After a week it's boring
Hit: 3 Stars
I love Face Down, when I bought the record at Best Buy the song version was more "screamo" than it is on the radio...I don't understand why they would limit the screaming, it is only on one line of the song, but whatever. Wouldn't want kids to be exposed to screaming, I guess! I like the first five songs, after that I kind of skip around.
Some of my favorite bands are Emery, FFAF, This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, etc...so I guess RJA fits in those sort of genres somewhere...but it's definitely not my favorite.