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Title: This CD Works
Review: Volume 2 is definitely a harder, punkier style than Volume 1 or even Afterglow. However, do not buy this album expecting a replay of World of Noise or Sparkle and Fade. This is a distinctly new style for Everclear, a sometimes obnoxious, self consciously juvenile, triumphalistic ode to being a badass. That said, there is no denying that this is a good album, especially when viewed within the context of Everclear's earlier work. That is, the honest, melancholy tone of the first 3 albums, I think, buys Everclear the right to come out with this slightly tongue and cheek production. The album flows easily from beginning to end without any obvious ear soars, although "Babytalk" is admittedly a little lame.So my advice to fans of Everclear (and good music in general) is go out and buy this album. It will quickly become a part of you.
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