TAKE ACTION
Volume 10 (2011 Tour)
[Hopeless Records / Sub City]
Verdict: 9/10
The last Take Action compilation reminded me of the recent Warped Tour discs in the sense that they were composed mostly of already released tracks. This made them mostly uninteresting and unworthy of purchase. However, this year’s Take Action volume is quite great and deserving your attention. Why? Well, a good 75% of these songs are previously unreleased or remixed, making them new to the listener. Amongst the brand new tracks, you’ll find Silverstein, Bayside, Four Year Strong, Chiodos, I Set My Friends On Fire, Former Thieves, Amely, Sparks the Rescue, Andrew Jackson Johad, Aficionado, and Fake Problems. Even better is that each of these new songs are great! Then, for those electronic lovers, you have a bevy of remixed tracks. If this is your sort of thing, then turn your attention to the remixes of Circa Survive, I See Stars, and Woe Is Me above the others. Amongst the acoustic version of older songs, you’ll find The Dangerous Summer, The Ready Set, We Are The In Crowd, and a couple others. The only real odd moment on this compilation comes from the cover songs. All Time Low chose to record an acoustic cover of “Alejandro” (originally by Lady Gaga), which seems like a strange choice. However, it came out great. You will also hear The Wonder Years cover The Weakerthens on the second disc of this volume. Overall, this is an excellent compilation that has a lot of cool stuff to offer fans of multiple genres. And, of course, the money spent purchasing this will go to a good cause, so bonus! – by Nathaniel Lay
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FAKE PROBLEMS – Real Ghosts Caught On Tape [Review]
FAKE PROBLEMS
Real Ghosts Caught On Tape
[SideOneDummy]
Score: 9
Stream: “ADT”
Ted Hutt produced this album, which is possibly why comparisons to The Gaslight Anthem may occur. For their latest release, Fake Problems have traded their more raw elements for an unpolished, old school pop sound. Starting with the instantly catchy and memorable “ADT”, Real Ghosts Caught On Tape begins strong and plays through quite wonderfully. Like the pleasant surprise of Steel Train’s latest disc, this album is composed of simple and addictive tunes that will get your toes tapping and your body grooving. Even the faster, more punk moments of “Done With Fun” and “Grand Finale” echo in your bones. The first half of this album is probably the best, but as a whole, Real Ghosts keeps your attention easily from track to track. This is one of those albums you can relax to, dance to, and sing to. Most bands these days choose one and that’s all you get. Thank you for being different in this aspect, Fake Problems. (NL)
