one of the best albums i've heard in ages , anyone who has given it a bad review just hasnt heard it enough. Each song has it's own sound from punk angst and chill out pink floyd/ beatles sounds.

fucking rocks new good sound

It's so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Listening to World's Apart (the song) for the first time was a revelation comparable to hearing Float On (Modest Mouse) or All These Things That I Have Done (Killers) or Bleeding Powers (Ted Leo) initially - there is an immediate, visceral response to the presence of real genius.

Let's be clear about this, Trail Of Dead's started good, got better with Madonna and found perfection with Source Tags. Yeah, they could have made another Source Tags, but instead opted to give us a new sound that brings together the best of classic rock, indie, noise, and classical to create the most inspirational albums in a long while. And if you think they lost their edge, just go see them live, they're still destructive maniacs.… Expand

Very, very good rock album

Great stuff from a great band. Instead of burying vocals now there on top, instead of burying the melodies now there on top. In a way, it's Source Tag's & Codes turned inside out or in reverse. When you think of it that way, it's a mini stroke of genius.

If Source Tags was an accidental rock epic, Worlds Apart is the purposeful one. Is it the lesser album? For this reason, somewhat. Are the songs just as fantastic? Absolutely. "The Rest Will Follow" and "Let It Dive" can rank with "How Near, How Far" and "Relative Ways" any day.

Maybe their best work

I was surprised this got much lower reviews than Source Tags. This album has more energy and is to me an easier listen. The second track, which truly starts the album, just comes at you with such intensity and power. 'And The Rest Will Follow' is such an epic battle-sounding song, if that makes any sense. I just love it and I love the energy this band has. Wish I could see them live. Bravo… Expand

I was amazingly surprised at the overall negativity of the professional criticism. There's always the question of personal taste, so it makes no difference to me. I found this album beautifully fulfilling. It's epic and wide scope sweeps over me every time I listen to it. Each and every song finds it's own place on this album, each and every song destroying the preconception made by the previous. Overall, the album is amazing, and contnues to make me listen over and over.… Expand

My god! This album is sooooo good! At least the first 5 songs. The best part is when he says "Fuck you man!" to the happy children.

This is the best TOD album to date. I had tears in my eyes listening to this. Such raw, real emotion. I love you guys.

one of the first great albums of 2005

This masterpiece shows the band maturing and congealing. Their song writing and power has risen to a rare level, a cat. 5 rock-n-roll band that has put out the best album of the year so far.

GREAT. Much different than Source Tags. This album reinstated my confidence that music is still alive - even on a major label.

At first I did not like it as well as the last album. But, after repeated listenings, I've discovered that it's possibly even better. It's very nuanced. The Onion's review I think sums it up best. Even the most mainstream-sounding songs (ie the single) have lyrics that probably make them less radio-friendly.

Worlds Apart is so much better then any of there other albumbs, Very Good

It's an amazing record. So powerful but also sweet...

A thoroughly excellent album.

I suspect the people who hated this album gave up on it too soon. This is my favorite album of the year so far. It's my first Trail of Dead album and although initial highlights 'Worlds Apart, 'Rest Will Follow'' and 'Caterwaul' may seem like all the album has to offer, the latter, plodding tracks, given chance to grow, are just as powerful in their own right. A great album.… Expand

Despite largely negative reviews I thouroughly enjoyed this album. It was varied unique and strong from beggining to end. Granted it is certainly a departure from their far more well received source tags and codes, however after listening to both Iam still of the belief that this is the superior album. This seems another occassion of wannabe fans and critics who cant decide whats unique and whats too abstract or whats redundant and whats paying homage to a genre. In the end substance should prevail over style, and while this is likely not the greatest album you will ever hear it is still worth litening too.… Expand

Overall solid album that has become better with some time and further listening. As can be gleamed from other reviews, not the instant gratification that was source tags. This one is more thoughtful and wandering and less explosive. Having seen this band live after both albums, one can see that a line up change and time has shifted the band away from a shared ferocity to a more cerebral and selective front man showing.… Expand

This band is the one. Not once have I ever skipped a track of any of their records. Yes, the sound is different, but the name still fits. Worlds apart is truely epic. I saw them in DC. Go to a live show. If you survive you will be bragging to all your friends.

Brilliant change for an underrated band deserving of big success.

Another great effort from one of the truly great bands of our time. While not quite as astounding as Source Tags & Codes (but come on now, what is really?), Worlds Aparts is quite an achievement in and of itself. Check out the middle-section of "Classic Art Showcase" to understand what I mean.

"Worlds Apart" showcases a wonderful sound Trail of Dead has grown into. Every track on the album is magnificent and helps create the amazing album that it truly is. My favorite tracks include "Will You Smile Again?", "Worlds Apart", "The Summer of '91", and "All White".

awesome.....