Title: almost, but not quite
Product review: i have been anticipating the release of this cd for quite sometime. and when i finally got it, i was like "well...". the songs are well written and played exceptionally. however, the songs are lacking somewhat in production. the mixing could have used some more work, as evidenced by the lack of vocal punch in certain spots, and the over-emphasis of the drums (VERY proficiently played) in others. my other beef with this cd is that there are only seven new songs. "new year's project" and "the bradley" both appeared on a split with the recess theory which was released in the summer of 99. "pictures of shorelines" appeared on the deep elm release 'the emo diaries, chapter four'. of course, these songs were all re-recorded for this release, but i don't think that they received a fair re-working. this is a good cd, and chris carrabba's vocals help to make it what it is. however, it could have used another song or two and a better mix.
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