Billy Talent - Billy Talent III
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Artist: Billy TalentEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-09-22
Music Label: Roadrunner Records
Soundtracks:
- Devil on My Shoulder
- Rusted from the Rain
- Saint Veronika
- Tears into Wine
- White Sparrows
- Pocketful of Dreams
- The Dead Can't Testify
- Diamond on a Landmine
- Turn Your Back
- Sudden Movements
- Definition of Destiny
Music reviews of Billy Talent III
Music Review: Better Than You'd Think
Rating: 5 Stars
Now, before I actually say whether or not you should buy this, here are a couple of things you should probably understand about this album and Billy Talent in general:
1. It's the kind of band that grows on you. Odds are when you first listen to a Billy Talent song, you won't instantly fall in love with it and realize you'll enjoy this band for the rest of your life. It might take a couple of replays to see the beautiful, unique structure of every song, with Benjamin Kowalewicz's fantastic vocals and perfectly played guitars making it nothing short of amazing; but you'll catch on eventually, much like many fans did after a few listens to their second album's "Try Honesty" and their third album's "Red Flag". Even if you don't love a song, you'll find yourself humming its tune at some point. They're all incredibly catchy.
2. "Different" doesn't necessarily mean "bad". Some older fans have been coming down on this album for being different from its predecessors, and yes, it's certainly different. But it's still very good -- the qualities that set Billy Talent apart from other bands are still there and going strong. And I find it rather absurd when critics say that the band has lost its "heart", with some songs proving otherwise pretty vehemently (such as "Saint Veronika" and the tragic "White Sparrows", which you might think is corny or whatever on first listen, but is actually quite heart-wrenching). "Billy Talent III" is just as good as "Billy Talent" and "Billy Talent II", and I'd bet money on it.
3. Billy Talent stands out for a reason, but it's hard to pinpoint it. In a time where most good rock bands have given way to boy bands that sing about nothing, this band is truly unique. It's not exactly about soft ballads and tenderness, but it's not screaming boys with bad hair who cut themselves either; it doesn't pretend to be anything, it's good music in its own right that's kind of hard to place. I've heard it said that Benjamin Kowalewicz has a "weird voice", but it's very easy to love and it manages to get places other singers don't. Especially now that he's toned down the screaming, Kowalewicz's vocals are incredibly impressive and the instrumental work that comes with it can make you sway in no time, without you even noticing. They're eccentric and unusual but still manage to fit into the mainstream, creating a nice musical avenue for people who don't want to go too crazy but don't want to settle either.
So, to sum up, you should definitely give this album a chance. It's not for everybody, but real Billy Talent fans will not be disappointed, and new listeners would enjoy it too with the right mindset. As for me, my iPod's probably getting sick of playing it by now. 5/5
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Billy Talent III was released in the band's native Canada on July 14 and debuted at #1. Billy Talent III has the highest one week sales of any Canadian release in 2009. This marks the band's second #1 debut in Canada. The album also debuted at #6 on the Billboard International Top 100 chart, as well as #2 in Germany and #3 in Switzerland. The band has previously had three Top 5, five Top 10 and two Top 15 singles on Canadian rock radio.Alternative Rock CDs
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