Common Courtesy

1. SeanGamerDays

   Aug 15, 2014

   10

   I've been a big fan of ADTR since, "Homesick", and "What Separates Me From You" (too bad they are ot on Metacritic list). I've listened toI've been a big fan of ADTR since, "Homesick", and "What Separates Me From You" (too bad they are ot on Metacritic list). I've listened to "Violence (Enough is Enough)", "Right Back At It Again", "Best of Me", "End of Me", "I Already Gone", "I Remember", and "Sometimes Your The Nails, Sometimes Your The Hammer". they got awesome track before, right? No wonder they were not on Metacritic walls before....… Expand

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2. BetterThanRingo

   Nov 25, 2013

   10

   After a long awaited 3 years, we have A Day to Remember's 5th album "Common Courtesy." Fans were left in the dark for that time, as the bandAfter a long awaited 3 years, we have A Day to Remember's 5th album "Common Courtesy." Fans were left in the dark for that time, as the band battled with a brutal lawsuit against their label. On December 21st, 2012, they released the song "Violence" from Common Courtesy. A heavier tone compared to their last two albums, and it left me feeling uneasy with how they were going to approach what was coming. Thankfully, the album is enjoyable enough to leave me smiling until their next release. Unlike their other albums, Common Courtesy is a blend of different sounds. Whether it's songs like "City of Ocala" that give off the heavy pop-punk sound, "Sometimes You're the Hammer, Sometimes You're the Nail" for a post-hardcore sound, or "I Surrender" to ease us with a slower sound. Though, the bad thing about this is how choppy the pace of the album is. One second you're listening to the acoustic song "I'm Already Gone", then you're listening to a near death-core "Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way". Though every song off of the album is superb, it doesn't flow very well. Something else to be noted are McKinnon's vocals. He has come a long way since his For Those Who Have Heart days, and he has far more mature uncleans and cleans this time around. I have a hard time finding anything wrong with the album. Every song is extremely enjoyable, and they cover a series of topics from a simple tribute to the bands hometown, to the battle against Victory Records. The album is wonderful. You would have to dig really deep to find anything wrong with Common Courtesy.… Expand

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4. Brendonhs123

   Nov 25, 2013

   9

   Greatest album of the year if not the decade do far. Changed it up to their roots and from the heart. Good change from the last albumGreatest album of the year if not the decade do far. Changed it up to their roots and from the heart. Good change from the last album especially with the messy break up with victory records. If anything this is just the beginning of a very bright future for this band. Great job guys keep doing what you're doing.… Expand

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5. Steeliosis

   Mar 16, 2014

   9

   Common Courtesy is heavy. What more is there to say? Screamer vocals and aggressive, tense riffs combine to make something that is bordering aCommon Courtesy is heavy. What more is there to say? Screamer vocals and aggressive, tense riffs combine to make something that is bordering a metal fans heaven. The album also consists of occasional slower tracks, but overall is a fast paced, aggressive masterpiece. I still feel it may be outdone by Homesick, but I cannot complain; it's (almost) perfect.… Expand

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6. Nahil

   Dec 13, 2014

   9

   Let me make something abundantly clear: This is not my kind of music. Pop punk and the slightly softer side of metalcore usually fall flatLet me make something abundantly clear: This is not my kind of music. Pop punk and the slightly softer side of metalcore usually fall flat for more, and are extremely uninteresting or just straight up bad. Let me make something else clear: This album is great. Whatever ADTR did well before, they do even better here. What's more, is that a lot of their shortcomings are either fixed or strengthened. The pop is sweeter, the metalcore is more brutal than ever, and every member of the band is top of their game. Every song is good and adds to the album. It's creative, cohesive, and for me just a bit of a guilty pleasure. I can't help but admire it all, and dare I even say, love this album. ADTR have made their magnum opus.… Expand

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7. LJHayes

   Dec 9, 2013

   8

   I was in two minds about whether to buy this album or not because ADTR have always been kind of hit and miss for me. Eventually I decided toI was in two minds about whether to buy this album or not because ADTR have always been kind of hit and miss for me. Eventually I decided to take a gamble and buy it and I'm thrilled that I did. This is a truly great collection of songs with a wide spectrum of musical styles woven through it. I suppose the most prevalent genre throughout the album is the post-hardcore vibe but it's repeatedly mixed with different genres such as pop-punk (City of Ocala), metal (Sometimes you're the Hammer, Sometimes You're the Nail) and in places to a much softer semi-acoustic sound (I Surrender.) The band show very clearly that they can dabble in plenty of different genres while never losing their own unique sound. My only real gripe is that they've done the same annoying thing that a lot of bands do these days, which is release an album and then release a bunch of separate bonus tracks that aren't included on the album itself but can be downloaded. So in order to get the full experience you have an extra two or three quid to pay before you have the whole album. ay one DLC is enough of a problem in the games industry, we can do without it in the music industry.
   Other than that, this album is excellent. No matter what kind of music you're into, you'd struggle to not find at least a couple of songs you would happily listen to again. Highly recommended.… Expand

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8. soulxstlr

   Sep 3, 2016

   5

   The aggression is gone, ADTR has fully adopted the mainstream metal-core persona. The only songs that pop out are "Right Back at It Again,"The aggression is gone, ADTR has fully adopted the mainstream metal-core persona. The only songs that pop out are "Right Back at It Again," and "Sometimes You're the Nail." It's sub par, it's uninspired.… Expand

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