Casablanca - Apocalyptic Youth

[zacharyamelie]

I read Andrew's review on Melodicrock.com and decided to investigate a little further.

 

Very commercial and simple...I like it. Produced by Chris Laney, you can't go wrong.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOyKUJtxFNc

 

I decent first single, a bit simple

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA4rq9B9ubs

 

KISS meets Reckless Love?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ8JRoB_1vI&feature=related

 

Easily the best one of the three. Great anthem!!!

[Jeff]

I ran through it a few times last week. I think it started strong, had some turds in the middle then finished ok.

[Nightrain]

I guess this one is pretty solid, fun, and enjoyable album. Simple is a strong and correct definition, as I recall, there are no solo guitars but the hooks is catchy, perhaps the power pop element is quite thick too. A surprisingly satisfying album!

[phaffas]

I guess this one is pretty solid, fun, and enjoyable album. Simple is a strong and correct definition, as I recall, there are no solo guitars but the hooks is catchy, perhaps the power pop element is quite thick too. A surprisingly satisfying album!

No solos?!

[The Rocker]

I wanted to like this, but not a big fan. It's not that it's bad but not what I thought it was going to be. Very thin and empty sounding,( Chris Laney?). Like 70's rock.

[Nightrain]

I guess this one is pretty solid, fun, and enjoyable album. Simple is a strong and correct definition, as I recall, there are no solo guitars but the hooks is catchy, perhaps the power pop element is quite thick too. A surprisingly satisfying album!

No solos?!

 

To be honest, I forgot but if there's any, it must be very short that I didn't remember. They focus on the riffs solely I guess, but let me check it again later.

[phaffas]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

[Geoff]

I didn't make it further than the samples. Heard them on musicbuymail and it sounded amazing from the write-up, but I have no desire to pursue this CD.

[Nightrain]

oh i thought it's your cup of tea because of that modern hooks power pop thing ?

[Geoff]

oh i thought it's your cup of tea because of that modern hooks power pop thing ?

 

I was missing the hooks but maybe I need to hear it in full before dismissing it.

[The Rocker]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

Like I said, 70's sounding.

[Geoff]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

Like I said, 70's sounding.

 

Maybe I don't need to hear it in full.

[The Rocker]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

Like I said, 70's sounding.

 

Maybe I don't need to hear it in full.

I am also going to add a little early 80's pop rock in there.

[Doksdad]

I wanted to like this, but not a big fan. It's not that it's bad but not what I thought it was going to be. Very thin and empty sounding,( Chris Laney?). Like 70's rock.

I agree. I don't hate it. But it lacks punch. It just sorta "plods along."

[SUICIDE]

This sounds ok to me...but a bit too bland.

[Nightrain]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

Like I said, 70's sounding.

 

Maybe I don't need to hear it in full.

 

I'm not sure about 70s sounding, I guess 80s power pop might fits in,

but it's harmless to download it first and listen it for a single spin mate, who knows you might dig it, and if you hate it, just erase it, quite simple

[Geoff]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

Like I said, 70's sounding.

 

Maybe I don't need to hear it in full.

 

I'm not sure about 70s sounding, I guess 80s power pop might fits in,

but it's harmless to download it first and listen it for a single spin mate, who knows you might dig it, and if you hate it, just erase it, quite simple

 

Yeah, that's how I used to roll but it's a bit of a struggle these days. If it falls in my lap I'll give it a go but nothing about what I've heard really makes me want to pursue it.

[JamesEagle]

This sounds ok to me...but a bit too bland.

 

Yeah, sounds quite good to me, but nothing special. Too many good albums around at the moment to consider buying this one.

[glam_junkie]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

 

just had my first full listen and you my friend win the award for the worst comparison ever.

what you smoking bro?

you had me worried with that comparison cos i hate Jet.

I loved it.

 

only similarity.... maybe some 70s guitar sound.

 

a couple of fillers, but over all really good disc.

[phaffas]

Is it just me or is this more in the style of Jet?

 

just had my first full listen and you my friend win the award for the worst comparison ever.

what you smoking bro?

you had me worried with that comparison cos i hate Jet.

I loved it.

 

only similarity.... maybe some 70s guitar sound.

 

a couple of fillers, but over all really good disc.

Ive only heard few clips... sounded pretty ordinary.... and mildly 70s tone... two things to say its Jet... if not fine... either way.. yawn. Ps. Cuddle.

[TangoCharlie]

The sound reminds me of a cross between early Hanoi Rocks and Manic Street Preachers.

Bizarre, I know!

[Geoff]

The sound reminds me of a cross between early Hanoi Rocks and Manic Street Preachers.

Bizarre, I know!

 

And the 89th and 90th reasons for me not to give this one a go arrives.