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BAYSIDE have returned with a brilliant self-titled album. BAYSIDE, now a permanent staple in the melodic rock genre, are delivering a collection of heartbreaking yet inspiring anthems on Bayside. Whether they are singing about devastation and betrayal or fate and destiny, the emphasis is always placed equally on all parties involved. Honest self-examination brings hope of redemption to these intimate, dark narratives of brooding and despair. BAYSIDE have found a way of completing themselves and enrapturing their listeners through meaningful words and beautiful melodies, accompanied
by persistent touring and a true love for music. Bayside is a painfully beautiful masterpiece that belongs in the heart of anyone who has ever felt lost and needed a reminder that passion can be found anywhere in life.
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| 11/13/2006 by Frankie from Dos Palos, CA |
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| This was better then sirens in my opinion. this album was straight forward and i really dug the lyrics (alkaline trio). would recommend this one over their other releases. |
| 10/8/2006 by Carly from Yuba City, CA |
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| Save for the acoustic cd, this is my favorite Bayside CD. I would have to say that although Sirens is awesome, this is a step up...maybe just because I think that this release had the optimal Bayside line-up. There isn't a single song I don't love on this album. Actually...there's not a single Bayside song I don't love... |
| 3/24/2006 by Campbell from Apo, AE |
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| Well... I gave it two stars because I must admit I was a bit disappointed in Bayside upon recieving this cd. I loved Sirens and Condolences and the Long Stories Short EP was in my cd player for a while. I listened to the songs that were supposed to be the "hits" on the cd and then listened to the rest of it, and its just not on the same level of their previous cds. Anthony's vocals are more impressive in Sirens and Condolences and the lyrics/music is better. So, I'd recommend their first cd(s), and if you're feeling bold get this as well. |
| 2/1/2006 by Kabir from Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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| This is Bayside's second full length album after "Sirens and Condolences" this album isn't as good as the latter but is still a fair album. Most of the songs on "Sirens and Condolences" were lyrically brilliant even if they were a bit depressing at times and this album seems to have lost that somehow. The stand out tracks are Track 2 - "Devotion And Desire" Track 3 - "Tortures Of The Damned" Track 5 - "Montauk" and Track 6 - "Blame It On Bad Luck" I recommend this for Bayside fans as when played live they are remarkable, but if you havent heard much of them yet buy their first album and then this. |
| 1/8/2006 by Andy from Crestview, FL |
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| bayside is awesome...... to bad there drummer had to kick the bucket.......WATOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 11/30/2005 by Mark from London, United Kingdom |
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| I think this is a bit of a step up from their last album, not a huge amount but enough to make a difference. Some great songs on here. I guess the singer's voice could get annoying, but I like it. Good songs good album. Get this if you're looking for something that's a bit pop, punk, alternative. |
| 10/16/2005 by Matt from Arcata, CA |
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| Same old Bayside. Nothing's really changed, good lyrics, good vocals, good sound. I think I liked the last one better but I have no complaints for this one. |
| 10/11/2005 by Josh from Bowling Green, OH |
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| This is a good release, but I personally believe Sirens and Condolences was a little better. I sometimes find my mind wandering off while listening to this CD. It simply fails to keep my attention like Sirens did. Not that this release is bad, it certainly has its moments, it's just a little disappointing because Sirens was so good and Bayside certainly didn't top it with this album. |
| 10/4/2005 by Ryan from Shelby Twp, MI |
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| Really good album. Sounds like they've taken a step back from Sirens And Condolences as far as the vocals go, but all in all I like this album. |
| 8/28/2005 by Sam from Tuscaloosa, AL |
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| If I could give this album a 4.75, I would. I reserve 5 for absolutely perfect albums, and this is only very, very close. First off, "Sirens and Condolences," Bayside's debut on Victory Records, was my favorite album of 2004, and I have absolutely loved everything else I've dug deep enough to find of theirs (Long Stories Short EP, Bayside/Name Taken Split EP, etc.). So needless to say, Bayside's new self-titled release had a lot to live up to. The bad news first: there is a lyrical decline since the last album, which is obviously due to the loss of Andrew, the old bass player who wrote all the songs on "Sirens and Condolences." This time around, the lyrics are not as intensely clever or brilliant, and are sometimes... I hate to say it... laughable (like in "Half A Life," where Anthony refers to someone as a "cowardly cat"). However, Anthony's singing style and awkward, off-kilter melodies more than make up for it, and with the new bassist and drummer, the songs are all so much more dynamic (whereas on the first album, the rhythm section left a lot to be desired). Plus, while the songs on "Sirens and Condolences" all touted a complete and utter sense of hopelessness, the new songs, though still dark and depressing, tend to show more of a silver lining to every bad situation. "Hello Shitty," a pop-punk driven tune, opens the album shortly and sweetly, and sets the tone for the next forty minutes. "Devotion and Desire" and "Tortures of the Damned" are both ridiculously catchy, but are shortly followed by one of the best songs on the album: "Montauk." The melodic, energetic song was inspired by the Jim Carrey film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," which adds a whole new dimension to it. "Blame It On Bad Luck" shows off Anthony's vocals at their best; on this track they are absolutely chilling, especially backed up with the bouncing drums and guitars. Meanwhile, "Existing In A Crisis" puts Anthony's lyrics at their best in this morbid tale of revenge. "Half A Life," though I made fun of the subpar lyrics, may actually be one of the best songs on the album. Angry and stirring, I can't help but wonder if this song is about ol' Andrew, with lines like "As for the rest of us, we'll do fine with what we have, making the best of what is left" and "I hope one day you'll understand that a girl on your arm won't make you a man." The album closes with the lyrical-gem "Dear Tragedy," which wraps up with a group chorus. On this album, Bayside tried to make the songs more varied and offer some quieter, mellow songs in addition to their fast, loud, metal-tinged tunes that are their trademark sound. However, these slower songs are the low points in the album (see: "They Looked Like Strong Hands" and the not-much-to-it acoustic track "Don't Call Me Peanut"). Throughout the album, Jack's lead guitar lines dominate your CD player, which is a much needed break from the power-chord playing bands that are generally grouped with Bayside. If you like this band, you will love this album. If not, you probably won't, though this album may do a better job at converting fans then "Sirens and Condolences." I feel Bayside provides style, sound and substance that can't be found anywhere else on Victory Records, or anywhere for that matter. Sure, comparisons to Alkaline Trio and the Smoking Popes are inevitable, but Bayside breaks any mold you can think of, whether you love 'em or hate 'em. Okay, long story short, this CD hasn't left my stereo since I got it. Get it. |
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