Fucked Up- David Comes to Life ALBUM REVIEW

Listen: http://theneedledrop.com/2011/05/fucked-up-queen-of-hearts-2/

On Fucked Up's new album, the band brings concept to the forefront for a group of songs that tell a dramatic tale of love and loss. It's pretty, well, complicated.

As "epic" as this story is, what makes it grandiose also kinda kills it for me, too. These songs make use of punk's trademark aggression and speed, but draws all the intensity out to a point where it no longer feels energetic, thrilling, cathartic, or any of the other things I look to this style of music for.

Which leads me to believe that it's just not for me. Maybe some of the more melodic moments could have gone over better if the vocals displayed as much dynamics, but the recording, instrumentation, and message are all pretty good.

For any punk fan, love it or hate it, it's at least worth a visit.

What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? And what should I review next?

5/10

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FAV TRACKS: SHIP OF FOOLS, QUEEN OF HEARTS, RUNNING ON NOTHING

LEAST FAV TRACK: TURN THE SEASON

FUCKED UP- DAVID COMES TO LIFE / 2011 / MATADOR RECORDS

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[NikkiDeBella]

He's funny. But I don't agree with this review and I wanna punch him in the face :)

[theneedledrop]

@NikkiDeBella punch me punch me punch me

[LaGreatChrisMaxie]

Bro, you're the type of reviewer that I don't want to punch in the face, but the type of dude I'd like to drink with and argue over shit like this. Thank you for not being a total pretentious ass prick. PEACE.

[prunty99]

I do love this album, and honestly think that fucked up are writing the hardcore/punk masterpieces of this generation

[unklesandwitch]

your faggot existence is a perfect example of why this band is so terrible. I cant wait to jerk off to you in bed later! I only jerk off to wimpy, feeble men.

[JukeboxHeartbreak91]

@unklesandwitch opinions opinions opinions. and yet you speak like you hold some fucking value. i think it's you who's the simpleton friend.

[JukeboxHeartbreak91]

Anthony you don't swear nearly enough. it brings a simple yet Immense pleasure to hear you say such vulgarity.

[unklesandwitch]

haha look at you reading into this awful band all intently. You metrosexual simpleton.

[psychopomp88]

I understand what you mean about how Pink Eyes's flow sometimes "barely fits into the groove". He's trying to fit too many words into a line--if you read the lyric book while listening to the song, he even cuts off words just to make the line fi--and occasionally it sounds like he's just angrily reading some lines while music happens to play in the background. That said, I don't think that this problem comes up on most of the songs and I think this it's a fantastic record.

[ChompsterChomp]

I like the story of the album but the unrelenting growl of the lead singer is sort of sickening.

[butterknucklez]

why didnt you like turn the season?

[Y0ssarianLives]

I agree in every way to this review. (I wish I didn't though. There was so much I actually admired about the album so I was hoping your review would somehow change my mind).

[79hfx]

I love the fact that this album is long and I think all the songs are really catchy.He has his opinion, music is personal. This album is a classic.