The "Emo Kids" need to shut up
10/20/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I dont expect this review to be popular, since everyone seems to hate this album, but, here it goes. Im so sick of "emo" (i hate that word) kids hating anything thats not whiny. Im not saying this cd is perfect, or that saves the day hasnt changed their sound, but it sure doesnt sound like ANYTHING weezer has ever played (i would know since I own most of their albums) and none of the songs sound the same at all. You poor closed minded teens, will you ever listen to music thats not punk or emo. Listen with an open mind and this CD is not as terrible as people say. Not as good as their old stuff, but its not the end of saves the day. Definitly there are some new influences, more indie sounding. Good Job for not staying the same with every release STD!"
Lyrical and musical genius
Lauralyn | 05/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this cd.
But I have to admit, when it first came out, I didn't like it all. I couldn't get into it. I think may have even referred to it as being bad. I couldn't have been more wrong about it.
If you have any problems with this cd, all I have to say is, put it on as background music while your driving or doing homework or something and you'll realize what you've been missing.
This isn't your run of the mill STD album. It was a leap. Something new, something different. I'm sure that a lot of fans reactions to this cd is what made them release "Ups & Downs" so quickly. But this album is beautiful and it is not something to be pushed so easily to the side. The first song that really caught my attention was "Driving in the Dark." It's really melodic, but not in a pop punk teeny bopper kind of way. My favorite on the cd is the ending song "Tomorrow's Too Late." It seems like the perfect fit as the last song.
Everything about this cd is beautiful. It's not like their past releases, but it surpasses any expectations I may have had. I just hope that the band is not discouraged about the original poor recieving of the album. If they want to make music like this, then they should. I would not complain."