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Title: Definitely different...
Review: Thats about the best thing I can say about it. I love the Ataris, and truly believed that So Long Astoria was a huge step forward for the band. The songs and melodies were still pop oriented, but the lyrical content had obviously matured in depth. There are songs on SLA that actually make me want to cry - songs like "Unopened Letter to the World" are beautifully real, something I can identify with and be proud of. And then theres this... and the band is obviously going for a darker sound, but it seems they got lost along the way. Its like an album by a different band completely. Maybe that means Im not 'hardcore' because I dont believe in every single thing they release, but Im not going to sacrifice my feelings and opinions to belong to a certain group of fans. I really do hope Kris Roe (whos a great guy) reads this and understands what Im saying - You can evolve and make a new record without losing the heart, soul, and spirit of your band. Better luck next time.
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