Search - Bullets & Octane :: Song for the Underdog

A Catchier, Friendlier B&O?

freedom78 | Indiana | 02/02/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"There's no question that Bullets and Octane's follow up to In the Mouth of the Young is catchier and would be generally more friendly to a wide audience. But they do seem to have lost some of their grit on this release. Granted, it's still got more grit than most of the junk on MTV, but they've slipped a bit from their previous album. That's not to say that this is a bad album. On the contrary, quality music combined with great hooks and catchy melodies and lyrics leads to a wealth of replay value.



This band also has a great ability to incorporate melodies into their music that seem reminiscent of "oldies," which really gives a lot of the tracks a great vibe."

But Why???

TheDrummer | NY | 04/13/2008

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I was first introduced to Bullets and Octane by a video game soundtrack, on which I found a song with the most amazing energy called Pirates, and I've been hooked ever since. I picked up their first 2 albums, and found them to be contrasting yet complimentary. The Revelry showed off more of their alternative side, while In the Mouth of the Young was more punk-grunge, but extremely unique, and clearly showcasing some very talented musicians. Both albums featured their share of great tunes however, like Save Me Sorrow, Sweet Dreams, Cancer California, and All Hail Halo. Despite their varying styles, what was great about all these songs was that the band was one of a select few that could play with extreme energy, without having to manufacture it.



Most of this album, on the other hand, consists of songs in which the energy is completely fake, and whats left are power ballads that are generic and don't fit the band's style AT ALL. Sadly, Bullets and Octane seems to have lost almost all the edge that I loved about them, and we can only hope that they take some time to return to form before releasing their next album."

Song For The Underdog

Morton | Colorado | 01/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bullets And Octane-Song For The Underdog *****







Well they haven't cahnged one bit since their first record. The only thing is Bullets And Octane seem to make a better album each time around. In The Mouth Of The Young was better then the debut but essentialy the same album. This, Song For The Underdog is way, way, way better then In The Mouth Of The Young but essential the same album as that. Not that there is anything wrong with that method because Slayer has been making the same album for the last twenty something years and they are just as good as ever.



The ballads such as 'City Of Angels' and the others are jsut more melodic and sympathetic then before while the rockers seem to rock harder then ever before. This seems to be more stripped down then before with less production while the guitars have even kicked up a notch a bit. The bad boy rock n' roll attitude is still here and in full salute as well. Songs like the sure to cause contraversy 'The Perfect Bitch' the title track and 'I Caught Fire' are full of sex and drugs, which for any dirty hard rock fan, this will please just fine. While the title track is merly a self-medicading party song (but a damn good one) the rest of the album is more serious. 'Building A Legend' trying to get away from a bad past but not really being able to, and 'Harder To Breath' is aside from 'Queen Mirage' on In The Mouth Of The Young is the best song the band ever wrote and recorded.



Gene Louis' vocals are the best they have ever been, and his lyrics are nothing to rival, simply because you can't. He is quick;y turning into one of rock n' rolls very ellite band of frontmen. While the rest of the punk influenced rockers in Bullets James Daniel (guitar) Bretn Clawson (Bass) and Ty Smith (Drums) are also turning into on of the strongest bands in rock today and Song For The Underdog is a testament to that."