Following in the tradition of Dylan to Springsteen, Marley to the Clash, Lennon to Rage Against the Machine, the International Noise Conspiracy imbues its songs with politics and passion. Produced by Rick Rubin (System of ... more »a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer)Armed Love captures the fist-pumping high energy of their live show for the first time on album. Rock and politics collide on the musical call to Armed Love.« less
Following in the tradition of Dylan to Springsteen, Marley to the Clash, Lennon to Rage Against the Machine, the International Noise Conspiracy imbues its songs with politics and passion. Produced by Rick Rubin (System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer)Armed Love captures the fist-pumping high energy of their live show for the first time on album. Rock and politics collide on the musical call to Armed Love.
Their cult following is about to explode into the mainstream
stella steinbeck | mississippi delta | 10/12/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album truly rocks!! It matches the energy and sexiness of their live shows and exceeds those of their previous stuff. Every single song on Armed Love is solid. Just like their live shows, this album never lets up. The long-awaited release in the U.S. should help I.N.C. pick up momentum again. If you haven't seen them live yet, get this album, listen to it everyday and for christ's sake go out and catch em live."
Political Pop Revolution
Eric Cason | Citizen of the World! | 10/21/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Yeah, it's glam pop. Yeah, it doesn't come with a reading list of Marxist texts referenced in the lyrics. Yeah, it's not Refused raw or as in-your-face lyrically as "Capitalism Stole My Virginity". But who care! It's make me wanna shake my butt and do funky James Brown moves. Either everyone dances or no one dances! SCREW ART! LET'S DANCE!!!"
You make plans we make history
alexander laurence | Los Angeles, CA | 10/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is another band that had some trouble releasing an album. The Noise Conspiracy is a band that ushered in the Swedish music craze but got little credit. Bands like The Hives garnered all the attention. They toured heavily, more than any band. People were there to see The Refused. The Noise Conspiracy always has had songs that made you think like "Capitalism Stole My Virginity." They may have seemed like party poopers, but that was part of the fun. A few years ago they lost a member and regrouped in Los Angeles. They got together with Rick Rubin and forced themselves to make a great rock and roll album. The first songs "Black Mask" and "The Way I Feel About You" are some of their best yet. They combine rock and roll and soul music in a powerful punch. This is mod music for a new generation. This is their most fun record ever. Every song has catchy memorable tunes. There is a reminder of the old days with songs like "Communist Moon" but even that doesnÕt hold them back. "A Small Demand" is a great song that you want to sing along to. This album is rhythmically complex. They have blown all their Swedish brothers out of the water. Finally we get the album they always promised. This album was delayed a year but it was worth the wait."
Armed Love oozes with 60s and 70s punk & rock influence
George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 10/14/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The Good
An infectious riff and catchy chorus commands "A Small Demand". There's a big build up to "The Way I Feel About You" that pays off with driving organ tones similar to the one's in seventies alt-rock songs. Vocalist Dennis Lyxzén's cocksure vocals help drive the track. Guitarist Lars Strömberg's solo is quite impressive. "The Dream Is Over" injects a little bit of rockabilly style piano to its swinging rhythms. Ludwig Dahlberg's pitter-patter percussive work accents "All in All". Forceful riffs and tuneful vocals are all "Black Mask" need to draw you in. "Armed Love" hits the listener with a heavy wall of distortion that Lyxzén breaks through with his forceful vocals.
The Bad
Some of the songs sound alike.
The Verdict
The only conspiracy is that the band has been hiding from U.S. audiences far too long. Armed Love oozes with 60s and 70s punk & rock influence. I can't deny the catchiness of the music, but it's not as diverse as it could be."