This album has a light, fun sounding feel to it. It is intended to appeal to teenagers and seems to have a sound that they like.

It is rather meaningless lyrically. It is full of fluff and little meaningful content. Hawk Nelson is purported to be a Christian band, but I heard nothing in this album that would validate that. Some of the songs are boy-girl love songs. Some others are hard to tell what they are even about - mainly nonsense.

In spite of the fairly trivial nature of the lyrics, there is nothing offensive about them. This is not an album that parents would need to worry about being a bad influence on kids.

There is one song that sounds pretty good: 'Everything You Ever Wanted'. A couple of others are kind of catchy.

Overall, it is an ok album. It is not one that I particularly enjoy, but I'm sure it has some appeal for its intended audience.

ok, whoever said that fall out boy is a poser band, you should do some research before you say something like that. Just so you know, they had THREE albums out before they got popular, and, ever think that maybe people listend to them when they "sucked"?? Just because the band got popular DOES NOT mean that they are posers, are people who were listening to them before From Under The Cork Tree, are gonna listen to Good Charlotte.. and why does it matter if someone likes Good Charlotte, or some other "poser"?? Oh, and i happen to know for an absolute fact that fall out boy is not in it for the money, although i know that they enjoy the money(Who wouldnt). Trust me, i KNOW that. Anyways, i really like this cd. There right up there with Panic! At The Disco and Cobra Starship in my favourites. I really like Bring Em Out. Oh, and one more thing: if you dont like a band, dont bash them in front of people you know love them. It's not a good idea =) BUY THIS CD!!!!!

there are many songs and groupos that i like but this tops it!(aside from relient k) the songs are so amazing! great guitar playing and his voice fits the music...it's soooo cool! get it it is totally worth it!

i have to say this album was really good and there is one thing i have to say is the guy/girl that said fall out boy has depth is a freggin idiot that is one of the biggest poser bands ever i bet you he/she listens to good charlotte he/she says they have depth they just want the money. They know people like him/her will buy it and say its good now usually i dont listen to this type of music i usually listen to the hard stuff like old underoath and norma jean and alot of diff metalcore, metal, anything hard but something about this band just said they rock in my brain so if you like it but it dont listen to us check for yourself.

First off, I really enjoyed 'Letters to the President.' I thought it was a great debut for Hawk Nelson. There was enough fun and depth through it that I could really see them going places, and I hoped they would.

And now they have, with another beautifully FUN album! 'Smile, It's The End Of The World' has grown on me a lot, almost solidifying itself into my car stereo. There's nothing here not to like!

From the hard hitting opener, 'The One Thing I Have Left,' to the rocking party songs 'The Show' and 'Bring 'Em Out,' to the emotionally deep 'Zero' and 'Head on Collision,' this album takes what Hawk Nelson did in 'Letters' and runs with it, with scissors.

There's one thing I don't understand about this album: why are there so many idiots out there reviewing it that don't even bother to listen to it? Before you go bashing a band (and their listeners) actually pay attention to it, and then post something intelligent. You're just making yourself look arrogant and ignorant.

Great CD...too bad Borders doesn't sell this band's CDs. They would make a fortune!

I have to admit. This album is NOT Letters to the President. But I am COMPLETELY fine with that. I find it lame when album after album sounds the same.

Before continuing I want to say that I understand that everyone has their own opinions. I do believe that those opinions can be voiced too harshly though.

Let me begin by saying that there was one review that said Hawk Nelson stood for "unintelligent lyrics and really boring and standard music." Actually...I was quite offended by that review. First, It mentioned conformists and so on. In my opinion, listening to Hawk Nelson is NOT conforming. Listening to all of the other secular and what-not music that is out today is conforming. I am sure that the vast majority of my high school has never heard of, or heard Hawk Nelson. Second, I don't believe there is any mention of boys and girls clapping on the whole CD. Thank You. I personally love Relient K also, but would not compare them to Hawk because they are two totally different bands. I would also like to point out to that person that they spelled Relient K incorrectly. Obviously you don't love them THAT much. J

To anyone who complains that the lyrics are lacking, or not "deep enough," please get over it. Not all music has to make you question or reflect on yourself, life, or whatever. There is some stuff that is just FUN. Plus, I don't find this album to be completely this way... at all. The same review claimed they "like bands like reliant k and fall out boy" because "at least they have SOME depth" Relient K, yes, but no more. Fall Out Boy....yeah, a little more, but some songs are un-deep also.

I'll expand my thoughts on the CD one song at a time.

1. The One Thing I Have Left - 9/10
A good solid song. I find it easy to relate to, and defiantly not fluffy.
2. The Show - 10/10
A fun song. I admit it. But tell me...what is wrong with that? And if you actually listen.
It isn't THAT fluffy. Geeze. Some people are harsh. It even says "come on if you're feeling alright" obviously some people aren't feeling alright.
3. Bring `Em Out - 8/10
A flat out fun song. I have to say I was not sure about this song at first. But it grew on me and now I like it quite a lot. Although I do have to admit. It doesn't make much sense. Oh well.
4. Everything You Ever wanted - 10/10
I cannot personally relate to this song, but I still love it. I don't really think this is light stuff either.
5. Something On My Mind - 9/10
Good solid song. Easy to relate to. I like to sit and think to this song. I know that sounds weird, but oh well. And I LOVE the "You'll neva eva pull my leva!" part. I'm a sucker for sort of lame very catchy phrases.
6. Is Forever Enough - 10/10
An awesome song about society, and also a self reflection.
7. Zero - 8/10
I'm not really sure how people labeled this CD as lacking depth.
8. Nothing Left to Show - 9/10
I still don't understand the lacking depth. They are just easy to relate to. Is that bad?
9. Head on Collision - 11/10
I LOVE this song. I find it easy to relate to also, and catchy, and just flat out lovely.
10. Hello - 12/10
Someone said this song's lyrics stunk! I hate them! I'm totally kidding of course, but this is my favorite song on the CD! It's just so FUN. And I admit...I can relate to it.
11. It's Over - 11/10
I just LOVE this song too.
12. Fourteen - 7/10
My least favorite song on the album. Not enough words, too many oooahs, and woooahs for my taste, but I still like it.

Over all...If you do the math. That gives it a 9.58/10. Not bad if I do say so myself.

Anyone who hates music that isn't "deep" go try "What are You Waiting For" by FM Static. It will make you throw up. But its FUN!

*Smile, it's the end of the world* is the second original hawk nelson release to date. First came "Letters To The President", followed by a reissue of Letters with some bonus tracks. Unlike Letters, Hawk Nelson take a different approach from the punk-pop of past days. There are a few standout tracks, like the sing-a-long song "The One Thing I Have Left", the heartfelt "Everything You Ever Wanted" and the energetic, bouncy "Head On Collison", but most failed to keep my attention. I will say that the one and two stars reviews are a bit harsh, but I can understand them too. *Smile, it's the end of the world* is sub-par at best, and I'm sure most HN fans have already figured that out. If you're new to HN, or you're just looking for some quality punk-pop, check out Letters To The President instead.

...it isn't that bad either. I, personally, couldn't get into about 8 of the songs on here, which keeps it from an average 3 star rating. While LTTP was straight-up pop-punk, 'smile' is something different. They sound alot like a pop version of TFK, and while TFK is awesome, they're also far from "pop". There's alot of shouting too, especially on the song "zero", which ruins the overall flow of the songs. And the lyrics? Well, just listen to 'hello' and you'll understand. Not the best songwriters, those nelson boys.

On a side note, whats the deal with Hawk Nelson and the song "man overboard" by blink 182. On LTTP, we had the song "things we go through". I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking; 'wow, those verses sound EXACTLY like the ones on man overboard'. I practically laughed when I heard "It's Over". The riff is EXACTLY the same as the opening riff on 'man overboard', like listen to the two side by side, and you couldn't tell the difference. Weird.

If you like catchy pop-rock, and don't mind filler, you might like 'smile'. If you liked LTTP or just like QUALITY pop-punk in general, save yourself the $$$ and download. I did, and I'm glad, too.

Ok, I didn't enjoy this cd as much as the "Letters to the President," but I must admit that the band has matured in their sound and have done an alright job on this one. A few of the songs drag, but I must admit that my favorite song "Everything You Ever Wanted" is reason in itself to buy the cd. After experiencing a painful breakup, this song has so much personal meaning that I feel that God has used it to speak personally to me (to others as well perhaps).

Overall, I don't think this cd was as strong as I expected, but I certainly wouldn't tell anyone not to buy it. Hawk Nelson is certainly a quality Christian group that the Christian music industry should be proud to have. As the cd says itself, it is a positive attempt at something in such a negative world. Well said!

It took a second listen to find out which songs I really liked. So many of them were amazing. I believe the best song on the CD is Everything You Ever Wanted. It has great music and a very catchy tune, not to mention good lyrics. Other songs that are good include Fourteen, Head On Collision and Zero. Some of the songs are more of "party" songs, however there are plenty of good ones to make up for that. A great second CD for the band.

Hawk Nelson is definatly one my favorite bands! The main reason is my life lines up with almost everyone of their lyrics. If you are a Christian fed up with wash out or mainstream Christian rock groups, you will find satisfaction in both albums Letters To The President and Smile, It's the End of the World. But why give it a 5 star just for that, its fast songs leave the crowd satisfied with that rock feel while still delivering a good set of lyrics unlike most secular rock groups. Its slow songs are packed with emotion and tells storys. After taking a listen most people will decide, they either love them or hate them, there really is no inbetween. I am on the love side and hope you enjoy this album as much as I do.

The very first review I ever wrote was of Hawk Nelson's last album, Letters to the President. It received a paltry 4 out of 10, and I was quite critical of the band's "cheese" factor and borderline lyrics. Nearly 2 years later, not much has changed, but this time I'm much more receptive to it. Now that I know what to expect from a band like Hawk Nelson, I'm not put off by how ridiculous the album is. There are some seriously asinine and childish lyrics on this record, like in the disgustingly catchy anthem "Bring `Em Out," where Hawk Nelson instructs the listener to "pump up your fist if you twist like this." All absurdity aside, this disc is beyond catchy, as much as I hate to admit it. Listening to Hawk Nelson is like eating a McGriddles sandwich from McDonald's - you know it tastes like crap, but you can't stop eating it.

Half of this record can easily be thrown out the window, but there's more than a few tracks that are memorable for one reason or another. At first listen, with songs like "The Show," I honestly felt like I was listening to children's music. This is an unabashed pop record without a single hint of musical complexity, just big choruses for everyone to sing along to - "The Show" literally breaks into a hand-clap driven bridge with repeated lyrics - all so painstakingly childish that all you can do is shake your head...and listen to the song again. Some songs on the album contain awkward moments of musical ambition - "The One Thing I Have Left" enters a faux-hardcore breakdown in its climax after 2 minutes of sugar-pop. "Nothing Left to Show" has a gang vocal/scream section before it slides back into reality. Even though these parts don't really fit with the rest of the record, it's nice that they're there to provide variety to an otherwise super-poppy record.

One song stands out from the pack, the piano-pop track "Something on My Mind." With a simplistic song structure and unfairly catchy chorus, the song doesn't offer any surprises, but still sticks in memory for quite some time, becoming one of those songs that you sing to yourself all day and hate yourself for it...and then have to listen to it again to get it out of your head. I will fully credit Hawk Nelson for having an incredible ability to write well-crafted pop songs full of hooks, no matter how ridiculous the lyrics are. The aforementioned song stats that "you'll never ever, pull my lever, not today and not forever." Who has a lever? While rivaling the ridiculous factor of a line from the previous record, "She says we were in love, I take a sip of my water, I guess we'll carry on," it is still catchy/absurd enough to stick into memory, willingly or unwillingly.

If you are a listener that loves big choruses and melodies, doesn't care about quality lyrics, and doesn't desire anything challenging from a listening experience, then Hawk Nelson is for you. They don't pretend to be anything but teenage sugar-pop, and for that I respect them, albeit begrudgingly. However, if you're like me, you're going to feel sick by the 3rd or 4th listen. I'm not saying that'll stop you, because it didn't me, but it definitely slowed me down. And since half the album is instantly forgettable, you'll be able to pace yourself and not make yourself sick. Now, if only I had that same discipline at McDonald's breakfast then I wouldn't order 2 McGriddles every time I went. So bad, but still so good. Sort of.

listen up. Hawk nelson is a christian band. If you all just listen to it and read the lyrics in the inside of the album maybe yall will understand and read it because they have metaphors. I love their new cd. Hey i admit there are a few songs that are about girls and stuff but that is only three songs which are Bring em out, hello, and it's over. But i still like them. so to all you people who think hawk nelson is secular than yall need to read the lyrics. I am not tryin to be mean but just listen and think about them. Happy Resurection day to all. God Bless. and to all my christian Warriors out there ITS TIME TO PUT ON THE ARMOR. He is RISEN and ALIVE.

I bought this CD the first day it was released (April, 4), and I've been listening to it every chance I get. It has a lot of upbeat, catchy songs with some really good slower songs. While not all the songs are completely "Christian," with some talking about love ("Hello" and "It's Over"), and others just to pump up a crowd ("Bring 'Em Out"). But songs like "Is Forever Enough," "Nothing Left to Show," "Every Thing You Ever Wanted," and "Head on Collision," do have good Christian messages. All in all, a good CD, but not the best I've heard. That's why I've given it only 4 out of 5 stars. Hope you enjoy the CD as much as me, and God Bless!

First off I loved their first album LTTP; And love Hawk Nelson. I pretty much only listen to Christian Rock (Kutless, switchfoot, Relient K, FM Static, others) and I bought Hawk's new release at my local Christian book store...Problem is that after listening to it I did not here one song that I felt had a Christian message (and brother I listened close!). Don't get me wrong many FM Static, and Relient K, songs are not totally Christian themed either (many of which I love) but DUDE you got to give something back to the Christian base that bought your first album...I mean throw me a Christian Bone here guys.

If your put off by Christian music you have no threat of being offended here. If your looking for Christian Music you may want to skip this album, or for that matter buy evanescence's Fallen, its more Christian that this one.

My rating is for the skill of the band NOT is lack of meaning full content.