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Masterful

Ajay M. Shenoy | Suffield, CT United States | 03/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anti-Flag's style and message have come a long way... none of the new tracks on Mobilize sound alike, yet all are excellent in their own ways: "N.B.C." uses angry and heated vocals to show the band's contempt for global injustice while "Anatomy of Your Enemy" makes use of cold and apathetic speech to demonstrate the impassionate and unfeeling attitude governments have towards starting wars. Their lyrics no longer simply call attention to the problems of the world, but move further and inspire listeners to take action. Each song exposes the disgusting problems with our society and government, and could not be more welcome in times like these.So far, I've only talked about the first half of the CD. The second half contains recordings of old Anti-Flag classics done at live shows. The band has improved some parts and changed a few things, but the spirits of the songs remain true, and sound amazing, especially with the crowd singing along in choruses, contrubuting to the sense of unity.In short, this CD is a great addition to anyone who likes punk, or any kind of rock or political music for that matter; though certainly unique from previous Anti-Flag CDs, it stays true to their spirit: providing entertainment on one hand, but raising awareness and spreading the truth at the same time."

Rushed into production, and could have been better.

cueballbaw | Gainesville, FL | 06/22/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This was the first Anti-Flag CD I got. Having first read about Anti-Flag in an interview in MRR in 1996, I figured it was about time I actually gave their music a try, and when it was done, I was hitting myself repeatedly for not getting Die for the Government when it came out back in 1996!Now the only bad side about this CD, is that it could have been made better if given more time, but understandably, Anti-Flag wanted to have this one released in the wake of 9/11 to get their message across in the first song ("9/11 for Peace"), as anti-Islamic sentiment in America was soaring, and many of these people wanted revenge for what had happened.But is being rushed into production really a bad thing? In Anti-Flag's case, I can honestly say no. The new tracks represent the Anti-Flag we all know and love (loud, fast, and brutal songs calling for peace, justice, and equality), and having been the first Anti-Flag CD I ever purchased (in 2002), the live tracks were good enough for me to gain even more interest and buy more of Anti-Flag's CD's, and even see them live (which I did in 2003)."

Anti-Flag Just Keeps Getting Better

Mike Reed | Utah | 09/13/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"After 9/11, Anti-Flag rushed to get this album out, but you'd never know it from listening to it. For the first 8 songs, Anti-Flag churns out some of the best material of their career - focused and angry, but with some great melodies and hooks. Highlights include "Mumia's Song," and "Right To Choose," a surprisingly touching ode to gay rights. The album concludes with a few live versions of Anti-Flag songs. They are good, but they fail to capture the raw energy of an A-F show. But it doesn't matter, when you've got a song like "911 For Peace." The album opener is one of the most moving and eloquent peace anthems ever penned, and it is worth the price of admission on its own."