Hours

[Mrweh]

I love it.

I didn't think that FFAF would be able to create an album of the same standard as Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation, but somehow they've managed to.

I was scared when FFAF said that Hours wasn't going to feature as much shouting as Casually Dressed did; I had fears that Hours was going to be full of boring, gentle songs.

I was wrong. Much of the screaming is gone, but the energy is still there. Indeed, if anything, as an album as a whole Hours feels like it has more energy than Casually Dressed.

I won't say that Hours is a better album than Casually Dressed. They're very different. Hours manages to feel fresh and new... but at the same time still retains that classic FFAFness. It's evolution, not revolution.

Some of my favourite songs from it are: All The Rage, Recovery, Roses for the Dead, The End of Nothing, Streetcar

Everybody here with the slightest interest in the Punk/Post-Hardcore scene needs to head down to their local record store NOW!

Or just be like me, and download it. Whatever.

[Kelthink]

The only FFAF gig I went to was the first gig that had progressively worse bands. An achievement!

[dam_aks]

It's a pretty good release, I like it but it does feel slightly middle of the road. Still, the stuff before Casually Dressed was where it truely was at FFAF wise.

Has to be said though, the artwork for Hours is shockingly bad.

[Icebox]

Ah cool it's out in two days. Definitely going to be buying this - I've only heard Streetcar, but I love that.

Seeing Funeral on 30th June too - can't wait!

[dam_aks]

It's out now. Has been for several days...

[Fanboy]

I love it.

I didn't think that FFAF would be able to create an album of the same standard as Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation, but somehow they've managed to.

I was scared when FFAF said that Hours wasn't going to feature as much shouting as Casually Dressed did; I had fears that Hours was going to be full of boring, gentle songs.

I was wrong. Much of the screaming is gone, but the energy is still there. Indeed, if anything, as an album as a whole Hours feels like it has more energy than Casually Dressed.

I won't say that Hours is a better album than Casually Dressed. They're very different. Hours manages to feel fresh and new... but at the same time still retains that classic FFAFness. It's evolution, not revolution.

Some of my favourite songs from it are: All The Rage, Recovery, Roses for the Dead, The End of Nothing, Streetcar

Everybody here with the slightest interest in the Punk/Post-Hardcore scene needs to head down to their local record store NOW!

Or just be like me, and download it. Whatever.

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IMO FFAF are at their best when they have their melodic hats on for show!

Casually dressed took a few listens to really enjoy it, and seeing them live was cool!

[biggerbob]

It's a pretty good release, I like it but it does feel slightly middle of the road. Still, the stuff before Casually Dressed was where it truely was at FFAF wise.

Has to be said though, the artwork for Hours is shockingly bad.

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I got the album today and I agree with everything dam_aks says here. It seems to be quite a bland album on first listen, but maybe it'll grow on me.

I was surprised with the choice of single, though. Streetcar's probably my least favourite track on there (so far) and it's horribly gimmicky too. I had dismissed it as filler until I looked at the tracklisting.

[Fanboy]

I saw the video last week on Much Music...

Its a little...hmmm...Lost Prophets...

[moosegrinder]

Strange days when Charlie from Busted outshines Funeral for a Friend.

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Ive been seeing quite a bit of praise for Fightstar. Its the End Of Days for certain.

[dam_aks]

Well, I have had the album just over a week and it hasn't been touched for several days. It is pretty drab, boring and uninspiring to be honest. A shame.

[Icebox]

I've had it for a few days, but haven't even listened to it yet, as I got Finch's new album at the same time, and I've been listening to that loads.

May give it a listen sometime, but I'm seeing Funeral on the 30th, so that'll probably make me more interested.

[dam_aks]

Fightstar have a big problem in the vocal department.

[Icebox]

I don't mind Charlie's vocals, but the other guy isn't perhaps that good. he sounds out of tune all the time, although that could be purposefully.. maybe.