This disc is not quite up to par with the instantly addictive melodies of "I Am the Movie" or "Commit This to Memory." However, there are a few catchy tracks such as "Fell In Love Without You" and "This Is For Real."

"Even If It Kills Me" explores more emotional subject matter than past attempts. Motion City Soundtrack lovers will not be disappointed and I find myself listening to it on repeat while driving in my car. Overall a solid buy. After a few times through it, you'll be humming along.

As a huge mcs fan, i had big expectations for the 3rd album i bought. This newest album has some standout tracks and singles but is just not quite a steady-through hit machine like the other 2 previous albums. I would recommend those but as for this, it's hard to fall as in love with. Maybe subsequent listenings will bring out a new love for it. They changed their sound and may be in a different key this time around.

I sought out Motion City Soundtrack last year looking for another Fall Out Boy or Plain White T's (i.e., outstanding punk-pop). Sadly, their 2005 release Commit This to Memory was, well, less than memorable. Yes, there were hooks, but they wore on me - as did Justin Pierre's persistently meandering vocals.

After reading some optimistic reviews of Even If It Kills Me, I decided to give MCS another go. The result was a roller-coaster ride between promising and sub-par - sometimes within the same song. (Reference the troublesome verses and rousing choruses on It Had to Be You.) The result is a decent record, but once again not the all-around stellar punk-pop for which I'd hoped. Maybe each MCS album will take a step in the same direction and by 2011 we'll have something truly great.

-Brandon

First off, I don't get the 4 star rating for this cd. Sure it's not as fun to jam to as thier first two cd's (which are still in constant rotation on my ipod) I must admit this is my favorite of their albums. If you ever teared up while listening to "Hold me Down" This album is for you.

Must Hear Tracks:

The Conversation
Hello Helicopter
Last Night
It had to be you

This album completely blew me away. It far surpassed Commit This to Memory. Tracks 4 and 13 are two of my favorites. This is one album you can listen to over and over and over. I highly recommend you buy this album.