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eternal_life | Alberta, Canada | 02/12/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Juliana Theory is the ultimate chameleon band. They seem to re-invent their sound on every album. This is their first major label CD, and in response they've released a major label album complete with slick production and big guitars. This is definatly not "Emotion Is Dead Part II", and there aren't many upbeat, happy, pop-py songs like "Top Of The World" and the like. Rather, the heavy songs are heavier and angrier (see: "Congratulations"), and the ballads are beautiful and tender (see: "White Days"), and overall their sound shows how far along they've come as a band. As much as I hate to say it, this is The Juliana Theory's mainstream album...but that doesn't have to be a bad thing! A lot of these songs would really work on mainstream radio, and after this album the only reason these guys shouldn't become a household name in modern rock is if Epic blows their whole promotional budget on replacement buttock implants for Jennifer Lopez. It's so hard to pick out standout tracks because this entire album is great from beginning to end, but for the familiarity factor I love the remake of "Into The Dark". While there isn't a lot of new ground broken here, the excellent songwriting and Brett Detar's great vocals and harmonies put this CD head and shoulders above your typical modern rock disc."

An absolutely amazing CD

Adam Nowek | Vancouver, Canada | 02/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Juliana Theory continues to please (and deviate from their old emo and christian relations) with Love, their first release on a major label. And, unfortunately for the hardcore emo fans, it's not what you really want to hear.Luckily, I hate that emo ..., and TJT goes into making harder, more intense, but still wonderful, songs. "Bring It Low", the CD's opener, is a great song to play at deafening volumes, with the screaming guitars and other such wonderful things, making it (by far) my favourite track on the CD.But hey, (almost) all the tracks are wonderful anyways, with the exception of the overly cheesy closer track "Everything", and "As It Stands" is also a weak point, compared to the rest of the CD. It's also nice to finally see a re-recording of Into The Dark, a song that had so much potential but was underproduced, making it sound like absolute .... on their last full-length release.In all, Love is worth your money, taking you through a diverse journey through hard rock, experimental rock, soft ballads, and back again. And the bonus content (especially the song "The Black Page"), is also a great addition."

A More Mature Sound For A Great Band

Andy Meyers | Louisville, KY United States | 10/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Juliana Theory has been making great records for a few years now, and I would recommend picking up any or all of their CD's. With their latest studio release, "Love", the guys bring a more polished, and mature sound to the table. While their last two albums were great, they focused a lot on more bouncy lighter songs. Don't get me wrong, songs on their previous albums such as "To The Tune Of 5000 Screaming Children" and "Is Patience Still Waiting" bring a harder sound and are by no means bouncy. Nonetheless, "Love" features songs such as "Trance", "Bring It Low", and "Congratulations" that really show the harder and heavier side of The Juliana Theory. If you are like me and you enjoy a softer, more laid-back feel along with the more aggressive songs, you will enjoy "Shell Of A Man", "White Days", and "The Hardest Things". Overall, the best tracks on this album are "Shell Of A Man", "White Days", and "Trance". These songs show both the diversity of this band as well as some of their roots found on earlier releases. Any fan of The Juliana Theory should enjoy this CD. If you are just discovering this band, you should start with this album and work your way back."