Title: Surprisingly good...
Review: Let me start out by saying that this album is not the best album ever created. It has some flaws, slow moments, and randomness. However, as a self-proclaimed music snob and one who very rarely likes "the next big screamo band," I find myself begrudgingly admitting that this album is pretty freaking good. Emanuel has one thing a lot of their "screamo"/"punk" counterparts don't have: talent. They know how to write a catchy and energetic song and their delivery is unique and at times, inspiring. If every band that came down the pike claiming to be "punk" sounded like Emanuel, the world would be a better place. However, we're still stuck with bands like A Simple Plan and Good Charlotte, meaning all is lost.Emanuel deserve all the positive attention they've received, as this is one of the better albums of last year.
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