Beware the Jubjub Bird and Shun the Fumious Bandersnatch
Ear to Ear
Parable of the Sower
Il Tango Della Signora Francesco di Bartolommeo di Zanobi del Giocono
A Dead Person Breathed on Me!
The Great Affair Is to Move
Harry Frazee and No, No, Nannette
For a Dreamer, Night's the Only Time of Day
I've Got a Witch Mad at Me and You Could Get into Trouble
Cue the Sun
Seattle's technical pop-rock band has gained recognition from a lot of hard work, great songwriting, and constant touring. This is their debut full-length, a shocking mix of countless styles, full of jaw-dropping hooks, ou... more »tstanding musicianship, and distinct imagery.« less
Seattle's technical pop-rock band has gained recognition from a lot of hard work, great songwriting, and constant touring. This is their debut full-length, a shocking mix of countless styles, full of jaw-dropping hooks, outstanding musicianship, and distinct imagery.
"The rumors are true: Forgive Durden definitely evokes Gatsby's American Dream. This is true, however, for reasons that are only positive. First, GAD is so adept at mixing styles and whole genres within an album, and usually an individual song, that saying another band sounds like them is actually a compliment to their uniqueness. In other words, saying that Forgive Durden sounds like Gatsby's American Dream is saying they sound like no one else.
Another reason they remind you of GAD? They're lyrics are smart; and there's hardly any hint of broken-hearted suburban teenage angst. There are bigger issues at play here; again, much like GAD and, again, nothing but a compliment (if you want to hear the opposite, there are plenty of bands out there for you, i.e., Cute is What We Aim For, etc.).
Yet, it's the vocals that sets Forgive Durden completely apart. When FD slows it down a touch and the lead vocalist lays his voice bare, I hear Bright Eyes.
This is an impressive album. At worst, it's a bit derivate of GAD . . . and that, in my mind, puts them ahead of 99% of the bands out there. Pick this one up; these guys deserve the hype that some of their annoying label mates are getting."
If you like GAD..
Nick Wit It | Phoenix, AZ USA | 05/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Even though many people think they somewhat copied Gatsby's american Dream, it is not exactly true. There are definitely points that they sound like Gatsby's, but the singer is a lot different, and the music is a little more catchy. In my opinion, this album has a chance to be one of the top albums of the year, but they don't recieve much recognition so not many people are familiar with them. Every song on this CD is different and brings something new to the table. If you like to listen to music , then you might want to take a listen."
One of the best albums ever bought!!!!
matty2005 | ohio | 05/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is great...it's got great hooks that will lure buyers to this cd....it took me the whole day trying to find this cd in a store...awsome songs...not one bad song on this album!!!The song Il Tango Della Signora Francesco di Bartolommeo di Zanobi del Giocondo is the best thing i have ever heard from any band..it has a different sound than anything i have heard from fueled by ramen....and thats not a bad thing considering the sound of fueled by ramen will knock the socks off of anyone...overall great album..highly recemended...!!!!forgive durden rocks!!!!!"
Why isn't fbr promoting these guys?
Beth Beebout | boogietown, south dakota | 06/04/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i heard the five song promo for wonderland weeks before it was actually released, and was completely shocked when may 9th rolled around and i couldn't find a copy of this cd anywhere. forgive durden is another teriffic band that fueled by ramen could promote the hell out of and they would become huge(panic! at the disco, the academy is...), but they so far seem to be overlooked. it's a shame, because these guys are incredibly talented.
the comparison to gatsbys american dream is obvious, but if you're going to pick a band to copy, gatsbys isn't a bad choice. forgive durden are much more accessible though due to the inclusion of catchy as hell, singalong choruses. if you combined gatsbys with panic! at the disco, you'd probably get a pretty accurate impression of forgive durden. catchy, but complex, and with enough dynamic tempo changes to hold anyone's attention.
for the record, the last minute or so of parable of the sower is one of the most original things i've heard in the genre lately. i can't get enough of that song.
the lyrics and concept of wonderland are really what set forgive durden apart from most bands in the genre. really complex, intelligent stuff. no whining about girls or feelings from these guys. actually, the concept of this album reminds me a ton of ...is a real boy by say anything, which is about the best compliment i can possibly give.
also, forgive durden put on one hell of a live show. tons of energy, and the lead guitarist couldn't be much more entertaining to watch. really nice guys too.
i really reccommend buying this album. i rarely write reviews, but wonderland just blew me away."