Search - Earshot :: Letting Go

Get off their back

obiwan | Memphis | 10/21/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"We all know they don't even come close to the talent and originality of TOOL and APC so quit writing the same reviews dissing this band.As far as I'm concerned, as long as someone out there is producing something other than rap/rock in this time of blah music I say more power to them even if they are heavily influenced by a successful band. Don't listen to people who say you arent a true TOOL fan by pickin up this CD. You think Maynard really cares that you have his CD's and this one in the same CD cartridge? Trust me, he doesn't. Don't let anyone tell you what not to listen to. If you like a rif or singer in a song cuz it reminds you of an awesome band and it makes you feel good crank it up in front of all of those "true" fans.This CD is not the best out there and probably wont last that long in the CD player...but there are definately some catchy tunes that you will enjoy."

It's an ok cd

iplayguitar:) | Arizona - home of Alice Cooper | 02/15/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"ok, so the one song they played on the radio could have been mistakend for tool. big deal, when I got this cd, I knew it wasn't tool, and surprise, it doesn't sound like tool. it sounds like they have tool's influence, but so what? People used to think that tool was heavily influenced by pink floyd. doesn't change the fact that they made their own unique sound. Earshot is a decent band, as far as modern rock bands go. if you like the tool-style, or actually rock in general that has deep lyrics, you'll like letting go. the only problem i had with it is that it got a little repetitive, but other than that, it's got a few nice songs on it that are worth listening to- ..."

A spark that could grow

iplayguitar:) | 06/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this CD a year ago because this guy said they sounded just like Tool. I personally didn't hear much of a similarity except the vocalist utilizes a consistent vocal melody that Maynard uses. Basically meaning the guy has probably memorized every Tool song vocally and that had an influence on how he chooses to go from note to note when writing his vocal melodies for his songs. His voice otherwise doesn't even compare to Maynard's, this guys voice is very breathy and when recorded in the studio they obviously doubled his voice over (which is commonly done for singers who have a weak voice or for an effect).
Anyway, the point I'm trying to get across is that although this band is a little repetitive at times, I have been anticipating their next release since I bought this because I know they will sound a lot better as they mature musically. Just because of some really cool and innovative breaks that they have in their songs that lead into the bridge. Like on track number 6 for instance, after the second chorus it goes into this orchestral break that seems to come out of nowhere, but it sounds so cool and it has such a great build up to the bridge. I just have this feeling that their next album will be considerably better than their first album. I could be very wrong though. But I agree with the others 100% about the song structure lacking in complexity compared to Tool. I can tell the singer is influenced by Tool, but I don't believe they are trying to sound like Tool."