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The GoodMelodic vocals and a driving chorus super-charge the opening song "Actions & Motives." "Just Can't Win" mixes tortured verses with emotionally powerful choruses. Sure, there are rockers and ballads, but the rockers don't break mid-tempo and all sound the same. Acoustic guitars set the tone for the dark ballad "Dying Youth." "Focus" centers more on melody then it does on guitar riffage. "All Your Lies" is loaded with monster riffs and plenty of angst.The BadAs with most mainstream and modern rock today, there is not much diversity here. The ballads fall into the same rut.The VerdictWhile 10 years have certainly nailed down great vocal melodies on Division, they have faltered when it comes to diverse and interesting rhythms to accompany them. There's not much that defines the '10 Years sound,' as it sounds just like every other band in it's genre.
These guys were serious when they made this cd and I think they have a product they can be happy with for sure. If you can get the bonus tracks, Scream at the Walls, and Cycle of Life, definitely do that. I love the honesty, feeling, and melody in this cd. It really comes from the heart. They're in the Staind, Evans Blue, Cold, Depswa, UBER RAD MUSIC LEAGUE.
Why are you reading this and not listening to the album. It's that good. If you like Chevelle, Taproot, Tool, Karnivool, etc. you owe it to yourself to check this one out.
The other reviews that mention this albums production quality have spoken the truth. Or "Actions & Motives" which also has punk sensibilities. If you like hard rock with good vocals than you will like 10 Years.Not a 5.
If you like Staind or other hard rock, post-grunge bands you will LOVE this album. Overall this album is very listenable, but I do find myself clicking past the slower tracks. It is well produced, vocals are not overly loud and the sonic quality of the guitars comes through on the digital mp3's.
Just because I enjoy the harder tracks and there are quite the number of ballads on this album. Jesse's voice at times sounds amazingly like Aaron Lewis from Staind. The hard melodic riffs mixed with the pretty vocals make for a nice contrast.
Check out some of the harder songs like "11:00am" which has almost a metalcore quality. Overall a great cross-over album and fans of several styles can find something to like from this band.
Bought the CD because a friend told me it was great, and i was more than impressed. I never skip a song in this CD, its a great album to listen to at any time. Just great work by these guys.
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