FILE UNDER: Same old rock.
CORPORATE LINE: Neither a deadly tour bus crash that nearly paralyzed its lead singer or the vagaries of the music business can stop one of the most popular and critically acclaimed alt-metal bands of the decade. The story of perseverance that is Alien Ant Farm continues with the platinum-selling group’s much-anticipated third major label album, Up In The Attic.
THE GOOD:
“Bad Morning” – It’s cliché rock and verses won’t move many—and yet the song rocks and gives you something to sing along to.
“Getting Closer” – A nice insignificant song that doesn’t move the listener even though it has a good hook. It would have been a better choice as the first single.
THE AVERAGE:
“Forgive & Forget” – Not the best choice, in my opinion, for a single. There is nothing spectacular about this track. It’s not instantly catchy; you won’t be singing along or longing to hear it again.
“Sans Sabastian” – There is a part of the song that climbs the hill and never gets over that peak of exploding into something great. It’s like the little train saying, “I think I can, I think I can” and then going “screw it—it’s too much to ask for”.
THE BAD:
Nothing.
FRANKLY: Alien Ant Farm always come close to being really good—and then you always feel completely unsatisfied with every one of their releases. “Up In The Attic” is no different. Not one part of the album moves you or makes you have to listen over and over again. Up In The Attic lacks power and enthusiasm—and that translates into a lack of excitement for the listener. This isn’t to say that Up In The Attic sucks—its not bad. It’s solidly average—a complete underachiever.
+ Rae Gun
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