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- Summary: The third album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
- Record Label: RCA
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop, Punk
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Never thought that I could feel such a slap in the face Since my semester in New York where I drank it away. Social strategies were taught to... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 8 out of 9
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Mixed: 1 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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Pretty much, Say Anything offers more for fans and opens up the Say Anything sound for new ‘users’ to come and enjoy. It’s the perfect balance of a step forward and a redaction to a more “safe” sound.
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On his third album, Bemis has crafted one of his strongest musical statements yet, outright mocking genre conventions one second before deliberately succumbing to them the next, showcasing large amounts of self-referential humor but never once stopping to point out just how clever he is and feeding into what could potentially be a Kanye-sized ego.
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This is an impulsive album, an odd piece of work that manages to be puzzling without alienating the listener.
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The chaos is nothing new for Say Anything, but the band's newest release is tightly executed and gives fans a deeper look into Bemis' clever mind.
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Alternative PressThat's how much of of this album feels--confusing....Our advice? Stick to the disc's first half; it's where you'll find the best songs. [Nov 2009, p.114]
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The music doesn't always keep up with Bemis' self-absorbed lyrical jujitsu, but there's definite charm in the struggle.
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There's sax and doo-wop here, but Bemis is at his best yelling stuff like "I can't define myself through irony …and self-deprecation!" over taut punk pop.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 7
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Mixed: 1 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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AaronSNov 18, 2009
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rudihNov 12, 2009
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JeffSNov 9, 2009Excellent followup to In Defense. I am a real boy still trumps it, but it is an excellent listen again and again.
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MikeJan 20, 2010Insanely catchy music with witty and clever lyrics proving just why Say Anything is the best pop punk band today.
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LyleS.Nov 11, 2009
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