nickthescene

and a really great album. a real step up. i was surprised at what a leap they had made with this but leap they did.

is there more?

I agree mostly with your annotated BPB article, which has me a bit worried.

it sounds fine. I don't want to hear any tedious critique of the mastering and mixing processes of an album, especially one that sounds good.

I possibly would have given it 7/10.

If it appears I'm criticising them I'm not at all I like them but was just a bit disappointed as I thought this album would be a bit better. And I was sour when they cancelled the borderline show to support Silver Jews. A bit selfish really.

I bought the wind and the swell then this one. Both of them have some good songs on, both have some average songs on.

I think they could do a much better album, maybe the next one will be great.

But 8/10 - really?

I just think they are a simple band who play some nice songs. Which is perfectly acceptable but they aren't going to be many peoples favourite band.

Don't understand what you mean about 'I woke up today'

who it seems are trying to be more insightful, which is fair enough but I would suggest it is boredom and a planned attempt at being more mature. The album is good a bit of a let down after The wind and the swell ep thing.

They are good fun live though. And having a banjo is always a winner :-)

to be nowhere as good as 8/10.

He's even ripped his own songs off a bit.

What a shame and disappointment.

once. i thought it was crap.

Like most pop punk however you try and dress it up.

Private Eye is a great ditty though and one they seem to try and replicate a bit too much.

Samey.

I thought.

he's definitely got the x factor.

and a death wish if he comes near me.