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 This is awful! Christian (or not) rock lovers look elsewhere. December 1, 2008
I bought this on a whim after a friend of mine said they had heard some FF5 and really liked it. I'm a big fan of almost all music except country and urban type music so it's really hard for me to not find something to like about this CD. I am a big fan of Skillet, Seventh Day Slumber, Kutless, Pillar, Anberlin as well as Seether, Hinder, Nickelback, Creed, Theory of a Deadman, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, and heavier metal as well, just for reference.
First of all the recording quality is pathetic. Sure, most rock stuff isn't going to image well or sound overly realistic but this sounds like they recorded it in their living room or something. It's certainly not up to Tooth and Nail's usual standard. Second, I just don't get the music or the lyrics at all. The first time I listened to it I kept skipping on to the next song because I didn't care for the one I was listening. The next thing I knew I was repeating the whole disc without listening to any song all the way through. I did listen again to each song and finally told myself that it was a waste of ten bucks.
My daughter just heard them in concert with Reliant K and Toby Mac and told me about them. She kind of liked them and so I gave her my CD (she didn't know I had it and I didn't know she was going to hear them in concert previously). She listened to it and I asked her how she liked it and she told me, and I quote, "oh my gosh that CD is awful! It's like they are stuck in the 80's or something. They were better in concert."
So, there you have it, two reviews in one, from the ears of an old rock fan and a teenager. If you are like me and are always looking for good music that rocks, particularly with a clear Christian message, look elsewhere, or at least listen before you buy. I bought it at a Christian bookstore not Amazon so I did't have that opportunity. Your opinion may vary.
 OMG I canNOT beleive album #1 got a better rating November 11, 2008
How can anyone not atleast like this album? Sure, its not like their first album, but I think its better. However, neither are perfect. Beusiness Up Front was cool and exciting but at the same time annoying because of the repetitive choruses and dumb lyrics, and after a while it kindof lost its greatness. Dance or Die is good because the lyrics are a lot more mature (while not as fun, maybe), not as annoying ('cept Get Ur Back Off the Wall, which makes up for it in coolness) and the songs never get old, but it loses some of the energy of the first. Also, I love all the voice synchronizers with Soul Glow and the gang, (especially the rapping dude, he annoyed me in the first but now I like him).
Overall, I like D or D better. The 80's pop theme is great because 80's pop always made me puke but with modern bass lines, crunchy guitar rythims, and distorted vocals, I just can't get enough of it. I dont know why people complain; tehy did a really good job on it. (Though DIE-4-YOU was pretty dissapointing.)
I only hope w/ their third album, they'll combine the non-annoying, 80's style, roboticly vocal, catchily rythmic, and funky sound of the 2nd while keeping the energetic, laughter-inducing, fun, and screamo rock hard sound of the first. (While adding things both lack like christian messages).
 FF5, with an 80's flare! October 29, 2008
I'm not sure why there is so much hate on this album. It's Family Force 5, but with an 80's theme. The vocals are the same. The hooks are there. It's feel good music. If you want something deep or dark, go listen to Project 86. If you want something inspirational, try Skillet. If you just want to have fun, get this album.
Toe tapping October 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These guys put out a great album. The songs are fun and thoughtful. The music out there. A great buy.
 Dance or Die ... I'll take the latter, please. September 20, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Let me preface this review by saying that I absolutely loved Business Up Front / Party in the Back. I enjoyed every song.
Dance or Die is NOTHING like the aforementioned. The CD starts with a watered-down song that sounds like it should be playing during the credits of a bad 80s flick. Unfortunately, things don't improve from this point.
The energy is completely gone. While the lyrics on Business Up Front / Party in the Back weren't deep by any means, they were fun ... and they generally played second-fiddle to the actual music. The lyrics of Dance or Die are simply awful. Lyrics like, "I'd D-I-E for Y-O-U" are schlocky and cringe-inducing at best. The fun, bouncy hooks and chorus' have also been removed in favor of over-produced, whiny and generally forgettable vocals.
If you're expecting anything like their previous releases, do yourself a favor and skip this weaksauce.
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