Review 1 of 14

yahxhuei writes:

5of 5 Stars

Oh my goodness. An I-Empire review? I was attracted and intriduced to Angels and Airwaves from a friend, and I immediently fell entirely in love with them and their albums. I-Empire has one of my top favorite [in my opinions of mind?] song. Not saying which though!
Anywho, I-empire is [and has] inspiring, amazing, extraordinary music and lyrics. I'm not able to add to my review, but if I were able to, I would add tons more to my opinions.
Trust me, I would. <3

May 8, 2008 04:51:54

Review 2 of 14

ILoveMyCutieGirl writes:

5of 5 Stars

I don't get the reviewers. It seems like it is their job to degrade certain artists or genres. From what I've seen it seems like reviewers are only interested in repetitive, boring and annoying sounds that some bands call music. To me, Angels And Airwaves are masters at sound and music. I've listened to Blink-182 for about 2 years and still going. I got started on Angels And Airwaves about 9 months now when my friend told me Blink-182 split up. Now I've heard better, I can say I've heard better but Angels And Airwaves have made some amazing songs that no other band can come near.

About those people flipping out due to reviewers;
Relax, it's not their fault they aren't open to all music. Me, myself, I listen to everything from some rap, all rock, punk, country, classical, opera, blues and anything that is made.
Angels And Airwaves should be a huge 'Century Kicker' and by that I mean people should get used to new music. How do you think we have genres in the first place? Otherwise you would be listening to Mozzart (Maybe spelled wrong) or even Orchestras on your CD's and music players.
This world needs more innovative, original, fun and sad music. And that is what Angels And Airwaves gives us

Jan 9, 2008 07:27:06

Review 3 of 14

pneumonia writes:

5of 5 Stars

First time i heard "the adventure" from their debut album, i fell in love instantly. The first album is a beautiful creation of sounds, but this one is a masterpiece. The lyrics is inspirational, the sounds still illustrates the mix of smooth catchy guitar riffs, irressistable synth loops, echoing drums not much different with their previous release but thats what makes me love it so much. I've been listening to this album for a week and counting. I don't really giva a crap about the review though. So what if tom's vocals sounds like a teenager. I can't even imagine if their musics sung with another different types of vocals. I don't think the reviewer understands this kind of musics. I believe musics find its personal space in one's heart and mind. Maybe the reviewer prefers shallow musics such as BS lol....

Dec 26, 2007 23:19:31

Review 4 of 14

nlguy60 writes:

5of 5 Stars

a 2.5 are u kidding me??? what a joke the person is that rated this album. and to critisize Delong's voice capabilities seriously makes me laugh when people say that BS has a great voice..i loved the first AvA album and feel the same about the second and hope there's a third..

Dec 12, 2007 14:20:45

Review 5 of 14

asdsasde writes:

4of 5 Stars

I don't like it when people compare bands and music. I'm not really sure why, other than you end up with nonsense like I-Empire is similar to U2's Joshua Tree. I mean, I'm sure there are some similarities. But I'm sure there's also similarities between Rosie and Donald Trump if you really look closely. So, yes, there is a similar "anthemic" feel to songs on both albums, but the music and the lyrics are quite different. One reviewer wrote that AVA sounds like nothing else, and I would agree with them. If there was a band that sounded much like them, I probably would have been listening to them. Anyhow, I love this album and I love the last one too. I have no Blink-182 motives - I didn't much listen to their stuff. I just plain like this music...a lot. I can listen to this album from front to back and start over again. My girlfriend hates it. Which brings me to my next point: relax. Just because a RS reviewer gave this a poor review is no attack on you. And how many people really follow the reviews for music, or anything else for that matter? I will concede, though, that many reviewers seem to focus on the wrong things. This RS reviewer is a classic example. I was waiting for them to start critiquing the bands cover art, or perhaps their hair styles. Is there some pondering that should be done at RS when Tom's voice is criticized and Britney's is not? Maybe. But let's be real. Nobody considers BS to be a true musical artist. If you're not 12 years old and you are buying a BS album, its because you know there are going to be some catchy songs. I think with the rock genre (at least I hope), there are higher standards against which voices are to be judged. To me, this album sounds much like the last album, but if the themes are love and war, this one is much more weighted toward love. A happy ending perhaps. Soundwise, I think they are quite similar, with this album being a bit more "flat" as some have said. I still love it though, and many people will too. Others will not. So what. Enjoy your album.

Dec 6, 2007 16:46:21

Review 6 of 14

KDub writes:

5of 5 Stars

The editors in this magazine should really review the output these out of touch writers such as Caryn Ganz who more than likely is more focusing on a different career for herself. Out of touch with the meaning of what music is supposed to be is very apparent with her rants of pseudo anaylsis. I swear if you change some of the names in her review I was reading an opinion about a politicians motives in Washington Post. More of a reason for her to choose a different career path. She perhaps is stuck in another time era of what she appreciates about music. Wakeup, it's not the 90's. Even moreso was this obvious then in the last statement that Tom's youthful voice will adhere his world influence. Last time I checked, just about any meaningful Rolling Stone article about music influence, the music that influences the generation of the time usually aims to inspire the youths to see the world different, i.e. Bob Dylan. But none of that is important to compare, the music should be seen for what it is. In regards to the album, despite whatever intentions Tom Delonge expected to create in this record. The album creates lyrics of hope, love, and intimacy into his perception of his life and the future. An artist who gives his moments of truth and implicit appreciation of the beautiful things he sees on this earth that we all forget. And in doing it, filling the album with multi-layered mixes of melodic modern rock blended with spacious synth sounds and even nostalgic 80's choruses. This album does what it intends to do from start to finish. Turn the volume to ten, and you anticipate what's coming, you listen to their message, and you feel something new. It moves you, it's Angels & Airwaves. Experience it yourself.

Nov 19, 2007 22:18:50

Review 7 of 14

fuckrollingstone13 writes:

5of 5 Stars

so i was wondering why in the f*ckin world is lil jon recieving a 3 star review? when this cd gets 2 1/2. have you people even listened to the lyrics and music of this cd like actually just sat there and listened? yes a modern day U2 meets the cure and still with a touch of blink and old angels and airwaves. but isn't that a good thing since U2 is one of the greatest bands of all time and blink is amazing. maybe you just dont know good music when you hear it. or maybe im wrong and we live in a world where britney the drug addict slutbag reigns surpreme with her 4 stars. all hail queen britney. i hope one day you guys will know what good music is. rollingstone has gone to crap. powned.

Nov 13, 2007 22:50:10

Review 8 of 14

Flufflescump writes:

2of 5 Stars

All the pretensions of U2 with half the songwriting ability of Blink-182. Yikes.

Nov 10, 2007 23:19:51