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Let Down From "All Gas, No Brake" - Review written on August 14, 2006
Rating: 2 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.
First of all, nobody can argue that Stellar kart is defining boundaries in music. But that's not what they set out to do. This guys are pop punk, and with this album, much more on the side of pop. The effect on his voice (it's definitely not raw) gets old fast, and adds to the lack of distinguishable traits that would make their songs unique. Most of the second half blends into a one big piece of pop for me. But I do like Stellar Kart, I really enjoyed their first album, it was much less produced and much better, in my opinion. So from a fan that enjoys MxPx, Relient k, Hawk Nelson debut etc, I would not recommend this album. The first is much better, and it is money worth spending. And I definitely do not agree with the below reviews statement that it beats MxPx And Relient K's latest album. And the blink 182 reference doesn't make sense with me.
Unfortunately, Stellar Kart has released a over produced, semi-sappy, lackluster sophomore album that didn't get me as nearly pumped up as the energy blasting out of their first album.
I highly recommend their first album, but can not vouch for this one. Listen to the sample, honestly, because the album is no different then what you will hear there, so if you like it, go for it, you're in for a treat, if it's nothing special to you, check out their debut.
Regards