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Hoobastank - The Reason
Great second effort. May I be so bold and suggest that they've become a bit more aggressive with their music? Well, for a few songs, yes. Majority of the album is very enjoyable alt/pop/rock, with a few rockin tracks such as "Outta Control." Very consistant band with great harmonies and riffs, but left wanting more. Or maybe that's a good thing?
8/10
A Perfect Cirlce - Thirteen
It would be so wrong to try and even peg a term for the genre of music that APC has produced. Their followup takes the attitude and emotion of their first album, and strengthens and refines the sound, truly creating music that I cannot describe. I feel that this should be listened to as an album, not as a collection of singles and fillers. Each song brings a subtle transition to the next, creating a sort of sonic ambience engulfing your headphones. The rage and anger that Maynard had in Tool is turned into calm, well structured music that send shivers down your spine. Worth every penny.
10/10
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