Less Than Jake - Anthem
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Artist: Less Than JakeBrand: LESS THAN JAKE
Edition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-05-20
Music Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Welcome To The New South
- Ghosts Of You & Me
- Look What Happened (The Last Time)
- The Science Of Selling Yourself Short
- Short Fuse Burning
- Motown Never Sounded So Good
- The Upwards War & Downwards Cycle
- Escape From The Bomb House
- Best Wishes To Your Black Lung
- She's Gonna Break Soon
- That's Why They Call It A Union
- Plastic Cup Politics
- The Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out
- Surrender
Music reviews of Anthem
Music Review: Coming of age
Rating: 4 Stars
Less Than Jake has grown up. Never thought I'd hear that. In fact, I'm sure a few people even dreaded this day. I am definitely a fan of the old LTJ albums and style, so when I first heard "Anthem", I was a little surprised. But not disappointed. Anthem is definitely one of their best offerings to date.
1. "Welcome to the New South" - This song really sums up everything. After hearing this, it's not a question of whether thay have matured or not; it's an obvious statement they have.
2. "Ghost of Me and You" - Very "poppy" song, but still an enjoyable one. Easy to hum along to.
3. "Look What Happened" - Now, many other people have said how good this song is. I, personally, do not care for it. It's not really a bad song, just not one of my favorites. Again, kind of poppy.
4. "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" - Slow groover about self-deprication. I absolutely love this one. The tune is catchy and the lyrics are excellent.
5. "Short-Fuse Burning" - Quick guitar work on this one. Faster than the previous few songs. Not a bad offering.
6. "Motown Never Sounded So Good" - I had actually heard this song before I got the CD, and I must say I enjoy it. Again, a little more pop-like than a lot of their other classics, but a good song nonetheless.
7. "The Upwards War and Down Turned Cycle" - Another song that really shows you LTJ has grown up. Hell, the song is ABOUT growing up.
8. "Escape From the A-Bomb House" - Didn't like this one at first, but it really grew on me. Solemn number about getting in arguments with your parents and leaving home.
9. "Best Wishes to Your Black Lung" - More lke what you've come to expect from the guys. A faster, horn-laden song that is very catchy.
10. "She's Gonna Break Soon" - Actually released as a single and a video. It even got played on MTV, I'm pretty sure. I really didn't like this one as it was very repetitive. It didn't really live up to the better songs of the album
11. "That's Why They Call It a Union" - Another song close to the classic style. Not bad, but not one of my favorites either.
12. "Plastic-Cup Politics" - Fun little song about drinking. Definitely one of my favorties. Very good lyrics and a catchy tune.
13. "The Brightest Bulb Has Burned/Screws Fall Out" - Wow...I LOVE this one. Actually, it's one of my favorite songs of all time. It's really two songs connected together, which is blatantly obvious when you listen to it. Starts out almost ballad-like with a slower tempo, quieter volume, and almost acoustic sound. The song continues until you come to the bridge between the two; then BAM! A full kick in to a fast, raucous blast of a song. I've actually seen people jump from the change in sheer volume. Absolutely AWESOME song.
14. "Surrender" - Finishing out the disc is a cover, a thing LTJ fans are used to. This one is a little different, though, as it seems more of a tribute-like take on it rather than their normal cover offerings. Excellent song to begin with by Cheap Trick, and the LTJ is a near-perfect covering. Strong ending to the disc.
All-in-all, a fun, but reflective disc. It actually makes you think a little, no matter what age you are. I thought I'd dread the day LTJ matured, but after hearing this, I'm almost glad it came.
Description of Anthem
Florida's Less Than Jake flies the banner of the New Punk South with its Sire debut album Anthem. The CD is enhanced with the video for 'She's Gonna Break Soon' & more plus the bonus track 'Surrender'. 2003.The firecrackers on the sleeve give a good idea of what to expect on this Florida ska-punk group's third major-label album after a brief sojourn back in the indie world. Horns, chugging guitars, and crashing rhythms mesh to create a high-energy racket that refuses to subside until the band has rolled out its raucous closing cover version of Cheap Trick's "Surrender." The label turbulence does little to affect its angular wit, as focus returns to the heady party vibes of the group's hugely successful major label debut, Losing Streak: pogo-driven "Best Wishes to Your Black Lungs" and "That's Why They Call It a Union" are standard-issue Less Than Jake. As with the band's other releases, the music inspires clear feelings of love and hate. --Aidin Vaziri
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