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8STOPS7
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| Average Rating: 8.92 |
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Now THIS is a Major-Label Debut
by "ockhams_razor" Michigan, USA
Reviewed on June 10th, 2000
This has got to be one of the best debuts (not to say albums) I have heard in quite a while. A truly mature offering from a relatively new band, "In Moderation" is well-conceived and features a band that knows the meaning of diversity and interpretation in music. Dynamics are what make this album superb...from the aggressive, blistering attack of the grooves of "Satisfied", "Better" and "Wider" to the softer, more sensitive but no less intense "Question Everything" and "Uninspired". They sound just as convincing in either modality, and even throw in some more standard alternative tracks that sound great to boot.You can hear some strains of Creed, Pearl Jam and even some Collective Soul...they remind me somewhat of doubleDrive (another excellent band you should check out!). But make no mistake, 8STOPS7 has a sound all of their own. Evan Sula-Goff has a voice destined to become a luminary in the heavy music field. Emotional, mature and multi-dimensional, the mans sounds just as comfortable pouring it all out in an acoustic ballad as he is belting out rage and angst in a full-out aggro rocker. And he doesn't rely on just emotion to do it...it's sung skillfully and with character. Their guitars are another standout...dense and complex, they combine the emotional riffage of grunge and modern rock with the precision and groove of new (and even old) metal. Round it out with a rhythm section that's spot on the groove and provides a rock-solid base, and you've got an album with no filler. Again, their diversity and comfort in different musical settings...and their ability to take influences and meld them into a sound that's their own makes 8STOPS7's "In Moderation" a standout. If you're looking for some new blood on the scene, these are the guys.
More "In Moderation" reviews:
[2004-03-03] Not Just a band (10)
[2003-04-20] As i surf the web (10)
[2003-02-15] Guys, you need to help this band. (10)
[2002-07-22] 8stops7 for eva (10)
[2001-12-18] A great band with a beat you can really rock to (10)
[2001-07-19] The BEST music I've ever listen to (10)
[2001-06-05] Strength in Vocals (10)
[2001-02-05] Excellent Album! (10)
[2001-01-25] great album, great artist!!!! (10)
[2001-01-18] Amazing Album, and its helps a good cause (10)
[2000-10-24] Fine Jams (8)
[2000-10-07] Are we all listening to the SAME cd? (2)
[2000-09-26] good solid CD (8)
[2000-09-09] Great CD, But Too Much Slow Stuff (6)
[2000-08-12] Good for a debut CD, catchy rock edge (10)
[2000-07-28] Latter part of cd mellows out (4)
[2000-07-28] A Modern Rock Masterpiece (10)
[2000-07-07] Just read this, you won't regret! (10)
[2000-06-24] Amazing! (10)
[2000-06-23] Wow, people really like this? (2)
[2000-06-16] Great Album (10)
[2000-06-10] Now THIS is a Major-Label Debut (10)
[2000-05-21] Worth the price of admission (10)
[2000-05-12] They shouldn't have released Satisfied first. (8)
[2000-04-26] A great alternative band (8)
[2000-04-21] Brilliant! (8)
[2000-04-01] Oh hell yeah! (10)
[2000-03-22] 8STOPS7 -- STOP to listen... (10)
[2000-03-09] Stop and give an ear to a great group: 8stops7 (10)
[2000-02-06] Arkansas fan for Life (8)
[2000-01-21] More than 'Friend'ly (10)
[2000-01-15] New album from my favorite band... (10)
[2000-01-15] The new album from my favorite band... (10)
[1999-11-07] Awesome! (10)
[1999-10-22] A Must Have!! Go Out And Get It!!! You wont regret it!! (10)
[1999-10-21] Powerful vocals with punch (8)
[1999-10-21] great song writing, these guys are gonna be huge (10)
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