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Post by The Curmudgeon on May 7, 2008 23:58:37 GMT 2
 This script needs a re-write.It's always hard ripping into a band's debut single, the common courtesy being to see if they're maybe more than just one song. When it comes to novelty acts or reality stars or tacky dance garbage, then they deserve everything they get, but with a real band, well.. I don't want to hate them straight away. But then, not every band is as immediately loathsome and punchable as The Script. For those that haven't heard it, "We Cry" is another hand-wringing, bleeding heart MOR dirge that you can imagine your mother would like. But they're trying NOT to be seen as that, because they've obviously bought a copy of the Bumper Book Of Things That Rock Bands Do. Think Phil Collins dropping the F Bomb (see? They swear 'cos they're ROCK) and you get the basic idea of what this band are all about. Except here's the funny part; You could listen to this song 100 times (a suitable alternative self-harming suggestion would be downing a pint of bleach). You could watch endless repeats of the video, of the singer walking through some grim looking American slum (while looking like he's auditioning for America's Next Top Non-Threatening Bland Model), and singing in that stupid, affected "street" accent that suggests he's 100% American made. Except - whoops - they're from DUBLIN. So what does that mean, exactly? Well, one, they obviously have no personality of their own, no sound of their own, no voice of their own, and have chosen to steal bits from every successful stadium act in America - perfect for those people who don't actually like, y'know, music. No-one's saying that, just because they're from Dublin, they have to start sounding like extras from The Commitments, but hells bells - have a bit of IDENTITY. This slop could have came from any band at any time in any part of the world. Joyless, charmless and oddly emotionless. In short - "We Cry" is just another inoffensive, radio friendly suckfest, yet more glossy, expensive, girl friendly guitar boredom dressed up as a rock song. Think OneRepublic. Think The Feeling. Think any band that makes Bon Jovi look like Slipknot. There are hundreds of them. And ask yourselves this; do we really need another one?
See: The Script - We Crywww.youtube.com/watch?v=D7fv5dlozk8 |
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Post by Anna Marissa on Jul 4, 2008 15:46:30 GMT 2
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We Cry"--what a whiny-sounding title. Maybe The Script is emulating post-millennial U2,an adult-contemporary,easy-listening rock band that isn't identifiable as Irish. Remotely.
"How to dismantle an atomic bomb" bombs,in comparison to U2's '80s hits. It's bland. I assume "We Cry" is the same.
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Post by Dabraat on Nov 28, 2009 15:16:32 GMT 2
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While the purist in me gets your point...believe me...one of my new things to do is to ask people if they've heard any great new music lately...and watch them squirm and then tell me about music from years ago. I am just enjoying The Script because, for a Pop act, they are a big cut above the normal "Whatchuwant" Hits-1 crap that I have to turn off with every other song. They are not the Emo Rock crap that Linkin Park and other bands have devolved into, nor horrific "In the Ay-re" rap or pure Jonas Brothers/ Britney/ Hannah Montana bubblegum. In a world where Pink is tougher than most rock acts, and bands like State of Shock and Seether are hitting big with dumb, repetitive, nonsense I am enjoying a band that really can sing, and has a little reggae, soul, and rock thrown in. I feel you on the calculated nature of their stuff, but it still resonates. I thought the same thing about the curse in We Cry, but still... there is a point where the quality of the execution and the fact that they are so good live becomes a welcome change from the daily crap that passes for pop music. I'm a guy who grew up in the 60s listening to amazing music on the pop charts. To me, modern pop is pure crap, with the rare shiny exception. We are not comparing these guys to Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin or The Clash. We are comparing them to songs "I Kissed a Girl", "Shake Shake", "So What", "The Bartender Song", "Money Honey", "7 Things I Hate About You" and all the other vile crap on the radio. I'll take We Cry, The Man Who Can't Be Moved, BreakEven, Before the Worst,etc. any day...
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 28, 2009 15:17:33 GMT 2
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Fair point, but would I rather listen to I Kissed A Girl over joyless slop like We Cry?
Hell yes.
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Post by Karla on Nov 28, 2009 15:18:39 GMT 2
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The truth is nobody will ever agree and that's why music is so diverse. There will be many out there for whom this music means nothing and can be easily brushed aside as another pop-rock band that sounds like...
I can tell you my own perspective is that Danny (lead) has a beautiful sexy voice and the songs are very catchy (if you take a peak at the lyrics you'll realize they're not as shallow as you would think). I will not apologize for connecting strongly with popular catchy tunes. I actually think they did a great job with the album and the band members have a huge amount of personality that shines through in their live performances, interviews and the interaction with fans.
To the question do we need another band like this? I personally have a lot of room in my heart and on my ipod for bands that make me feel happy and that I enjoy. This band is better than 99% of whats out there and I can't wait for the next album.
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