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Waiting For Autumn

Now I Know Forever (2002)
American Jealousy

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Contributed by: greg0rb
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Published on February 28th 2003

Look, it’s another “autumn” band! This band’s debut also marks the first release from American Jealousy. The album has some appealing features and noteworthy moments, but after each listen doesn’t make me want to come back to it.

One thing this album has going for it is its eclectic nature; each track tends to not sound much like the last. “So Close” is pretty good track with a catchy chorus, and some screaming thrown in for good measure. “Farewell Goodbye,” my pick for best track, is an acoustic song with a mellow beat and some spacey- sounding vocals, harmonized almost the whole way through. “Tearing Pages” is melodic emo that slowly builds to a screaming ending that also includes some violin. “Forget Me Not” starts off with soft contrasting melodic lines in the guitars and bass, with tasteful drumming on the snare in an almost march style. Others like “Somewhere Else” start off hard with grungy guitars and faster beats. All of the tracks are alright, but there is not even one that really stands out as a great song.

Also, something about the singer’s voice reminds me of that vocal style that all the alterna-whatever (Creed, Nickleback) bands are using, and it doesn’t sit right with me. It’s not quite as bad, but still, I like it better when he screams. An interesting tidbit though, the singer is cousins with Lars Fredrickson of Rancid.

Most of the songs on “Now I Know Forever” come around to the emo-with-screaming style at some point, but each has it’s own flavor. Unfortunately, none of these flavors quite suit my palate, but maybe they will for you. Spacey, atmospheric emo with hardcore breakdowns- even typing it I feel like I could like it, but this album just doesn’t do it for me. Fans of Thursday and The Used may want to check this out though and give it a try.

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Anonymous (April 2, 2006)

I few years back i heard they were forming another band. I cant seem to find it anymore i think it had "hollywood" in the bands name but cant think of it. I used to love these guys and and am now looking for some mp3s on the net of them casue i lost the cd. anyone have any suggestions

Anonymous (August 19, 2004)

they had a site but they broke up so now they dont really exist anymore. too bad because they were awesome.

Anonymous (August 4, 2004)

I really like this CD BUT...Do they not have a web page or anything?? I would LOVE to try to catch them at a show or something!!...well if someone could lead me in the right direction that would be coool....

Anonymous (May 10, 2003)

yeah im gonna have to agree with you on that one. The new June Alternative Press issue is filled with bands with ridiculous emo nicknames that all look the same

Anonymous (March 6, 2003)

"pre-empt" Everyone's favorite new catchphrase!

Anonymous (February 28, 2003)

i've had a copy of this cd for a few months, and these guys kick ass.

Anonymous (February 28, 2003)

not convinced just cos you pre-empt the criticism doesn't make it unworthy. Sum 41 arent original, nor are they good.

FortyMinutesWest (February 28, 2003)

FATA is as heavy as any hardcore band when it wants to be.

BostonMusicGuy (February 28, 2003)

Oh and did I mention the artwork. Just another band with some sort of letter or postcard with cursive writing on it. Boooo-BostonMusicGuy

BostonMusicGuy (February 28, 2003)

I could tell what half of the bands that I hadnt heard of sound like just by hearing their band name. Especially this review period. This one was especially obvious. My god, Cant any band do something original for their band name these days?I hate emo, screamo, so called hardcore, and everything about those genres. People always say Thursday, Thrice, From Autumn to Ashes and bands of the like are hardcore... I would just love to hear the reasoning for that.Anyway, I have rambled long enough, I just wish their could be some originality in music these days... (oh I can hear the comments now "This coming from a kid that likes Sum 41")-BostonMusicGuy

sloppyblake (February 28, 2003)

waiting for autumn? could you think of a more emo band name?

Strewtho (February 28, 2003)

Screamo is the worst term I've ever heard.

FortyMinutesWest (February 28, 2003)

I havent heard these guys yet, but I'd just like to say this to get it out of the way:
"Another screaming singing band unoriginal!"
"Hardcore has gone to hell"
"Screamo..something something"