Saosin : Saosin : Review : Rolling Stone

These Cali boys are joining Sugarcult and other “post-hardcore" bands in their assault on the charts, racking up sales and MySpace hits: Saosin are less songful than, say, Taking Back Sunday, but nearly as ass-kicking. Saosin’s spidery, riff-rocking attack is brawny and nuanced, and they know their way around a big chorus - barnburners like “It’s So Simple" and “Come Close" will give you a dark head rush. But the band cheeses out on the ballads, especially “I Never Wanted To" and the inspirational “You’re Not Alone," and by-the-numbers shredders like “Follow and Feel" sound like they should have been left on the Warped Tour. At their best, Saosin get by on sheer intensity, but their yowling takes a toll over the course of an entire album.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: Oct 17, 2006)

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Review 1 of 5

5of 5 Stars

I can listen to this album over and over again. This cd is a rare example of flawlessness and is very much underrated. I cant believe people even mention FFTL and Saosin in the same sentence. Saosin are much more talented musicans and songwriters. This album combines some of the best intense songs, vocals, guitars and especially drums ive ever heard.

Aug 23, 2007 17:06:10

Review 2 of 5

5of 5 Stars

i have loved this band from the start when anthony green was the front man. hitlaura you have no clue what your talking about, this band has made an amazing transformation. from post- hardcore to a solid rock group.

the drumming has been simple but full, busy but appropriate. guitars, dont even get me started on that , coming from a guitarist these are some of the best guitar lines and melodys i have ever heard. bass simple but giving depth to the melody. and on to the vocals/lyrics, his voice is powerful and comforting. when he sings he is singing with all his heart and soul. you can feel it, the lyrics bring you to the place that he is singing about. so if you dont have anything constructive to say, SHUT UP!

Feb 2, 2007 22:31:26

Review 3 of 5

2of 5 Stars

Saosin are deffinately making it 'big' in such a sort time span and 'kudos' to them.
Saosin are Psychedelic, screamo yet melodic and intense.
They are quite reminiscence to that of 'From First to last' in the sense that you either 'love em or hate em'.
This album is a fairly solid effort for Saosin, but i think there is only so many songs one can stomach from Saosin before enough is enough. This album proves that enough is enough now.

Jan 29, 2007 04:32:18

Review 4 of 5

5of 5 Stars

This album is great. Cove's vocals are once again stunning and breath taking. It has several great hooks that are impossible to remove from your head. Key tracks for me were voices and bury your head. This is an amazing band and defently worth checking out. I would reccomend this strongly to any fan of Taking Back Sunday, Senses Fail, FFTL and any other band amongst that genre.

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Nov 21, 2006 03:31:19

Review 5 of 5

5of 5 Stars

Awesome CD! It's a great album to sing along to and has many clever hooks that will stay in your head for a long time. Unlike other albums, this one is quite memorable. Songs you should hear: "Bury your head", "Come Close", "Voices", "It's so simple." This should be the next album you buy! Enjoy:)!

Oct 24, 2006 11:59:29

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