I thought I was listening to a compilation. This disc goes from one stylistic extreme to the next. I can't get a grasp on what these guys are trying to be. It's not badly done, just not focused. If you're a fan of this group, I'm sure you'll understand why they're growling into the mic one minute and sounding like the Goo Goo Dolls the next. I'm sure you'll even enjoy it. I guess.
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Decapolis 1999Reviewed by ConradAnother good rockin' band who know what they're doing, but unfortunately what they're doing doesn't stand out in anyway. It rocks good for the most part and great instrumentation, but on top of that are well delivered but boring vocal melodies. About halfway through all the songs get weird and sucky. It sounds like a compilation, it's like they can't decide what type of music they want to play.…Decapolis 1999Reviewed by TomEvery once in a while a CD just totally blows me away and I listen to it just about everyday for a few months, while it quickly becomes one of my favorite albums of all-time. Now I know this new Farside CD has not been out too long, but I can honestly say its on its way to becoming one of my favorite albums of all-time. This CD is just so good. This is not a band you can just put in a box and…Similar sounding releases
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