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Published on June 24th 2003
What could possibly be the biggest rags-to-riches success story in the coming months might very well be the biography of one Motion City Soundtrack. Starting from humble beginnings in Minneapolis, and clawing and scraping their name into the respectability column of so many scenester's minds, the band's vision is finally realized with this, the album they've always wanted.
When I first reviewed this album last December, I enjoyed it a lot but wasn't in love with it for reasons I couldn't place my finger on. With the re-release sounding so much sharper and crisper, plus the addition of 4 more tracks which all get a thumbs up, the album has inched up on my scale. This could very well be the quintessential summer CD for your car stereo, along with Spitalfield's "Remember Right Now." Check it out. MP3s The Future Freaks Me Out My Favorite Accident Boombox Generation VIDEO My Favorite Accident Lo Hi Stream the entire record here People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
I recently picked this up and I don't know if it's been a silent re-issue again or an Australian exclusive but 1000 Paper Cranes is back on the list. The Greatest Band Ever!!! Motion City Soundtrack should have a perfect 10 because thats how good they are. Whats wrong with u guys. You guys have no taste if you are giving them an 8. MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK ROCKS! Usually I don't like softer pop-punk/emo or whatever the hell the kids are calling it these days. But I love this album. I can't stop listening to it. I love the mog/keyboards. It's nice to see that there is actually some talent left on Epitaph. Oh man I love this CD. I can't stop listening to it. I got the original in January and I've probably listened to both that and the re-release a total of 300 times all the way through, at least. I'm not even kidding. Definitely my favorite of 2003. i always had heard nothing but great things about these guys, but for some reason i never checked them out. then i saw them at warped and think they are great. get this cd! I own they're first album and really enjoyed it, but this re-release is amazing.First off the new songs add a little shine to the CD. The Spiffy cover is really fun to stare at when bored (not that I know), and the overall clean up of all the songs that were on the previous album just rock. WOO and YAY I thought this was by far some really goood work. An excellent album...its got some really good tunes in it and i just love it. peace out.. awesome, it's in my CD player constantly, awesome... Favorite CD ever, no questions asked. They were the best band at Warped Tour, and I know I'm not the only one that thought so. Support the band, buy the CD, you won't be dissapointed. I think this seriously deserves a perfect score. god. i love it. it rules. i think Motion City Soundtrack is the best band Epitaph has signed since Hot Water music. I wished they'd push this record a little more though, so more people could get into them. but seriously. RAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ wot an album! These guys rocked live an the album is even better! Any whos got it will back me up on that and anyone who hasn't got it should get it! This album is awesome, I was blown away when I saw them live, and the album lives up to my expectations. If you dont have it GO PICK IT UP! A modern classic, pure musical genius all packed into one kick arse punk record. its a must have! This album is so freaking awesome! I saw them in New Jersey at Birch Hill and they were sooooo amazing...The cd is a great investment...I play it all the time This album is a must, it is one of the best albums i have ever bought, it simply is awesome and each track is as good as the next. If you think u are a music fan then u must have this album if not u are a total fake!! MCS ROCK!!!!! This cd is one of the best cds I have heard in a while, I love it, it rocks my socks and is completely rad Motion City Soundtrack just rocks your bloody socks off. They are great band. There musical talent passes boundries that other bands cannot surpass. MCS is a must hear band that you will definately get hooked on. :) This is a super awesome album. It is probably the best album released on epitaph this year. You will have no regrets when you buy this cd. It is full of origional sound and super rad lyrics. And plus the keyboardest (jesse) is super nice and so cool!!! Its a little rock...its a little roll...and its a lot of keyboard magic. If you love the sound of a well oiled moog machine then "I am the Movie" is one of those cds that will retain a perminant position in your cd changer. Although the keyboard is an important instrument throughout the album it is not the driving force...its slick integration with the drums, bass,and guitar as well as strong vocals gives the album that "special" touch. From start to end MCS brings you a different danceable tune...you will never ask yourself "didn't I already hear this song?" because every song is distinct with its own degree of pure rock. I listen to a lot of artists who use keyboards and many fall on the other side of that line...you know the one...the "just a little too poppy to listen to everyday" line. MCS keeps a good distance from that line and its a good thing. I don't know if this review convinced any of you to buy the album, but hopefully it will convince you to download some songs. Then if you like them...go out and buy the cd and support MCS because they deserve it. Check out their live shows too...cause I promise they will "rock u stupid." With that I say: rock is good, rock is loud, rock is MCS. This album is definatly one of my favorites. Every song is unique and is catchy. Lyrics are well thought out and you just cant get enough of that Moog. hell yes. MCS rocks and dont you forget it Desert City Soundtrack would lose a court battle for the "City Soundtrack" name in a heartbeat. MCS pre-dates DCS by a few years. They also have a huge record label behind them now, so they can squash DCS and the band "Motion Soundtrack". Go read "Everything You Need to Know About the Music Industry". This is unworthy of four stars. Desert City Soundtrack is better. I love this album. I do hope this band blows up huge so I can sell my orignal copies of their stuff for mad amounts of cash...I did that with my Alk3 stuff and made almost a grand. i really like this cd, but its not as great as everyone makes it out to be. i do agree with one thing AP said about it. before i ever read their 'low profile' article, i would describe them as the midway point between jimmy eat world and the all american rejects. with some piebald thrown in for good measure. if u like those 3 bands, or moog driven power pop in general, u will like it. the lyrics can sometimes be a little to dorky. boombox generation is a horrible song. modern chemistry isnt so good either. the future freaks me out is fantastic. motley crue references in songs are great. i'd say its a 7/10 but it'll probably grow on me to be an 8 There are plenty of people who are saying that about Epitaph too. I love how when other labels such as Epitaph sign bands like these and people seem to respond with "I like the direction" and when a label like Victory signs a band like this (ala The Reunion Show) tons of people cry money grubbing sell-out! I'm amazed. But then again, not really. Very good cd. Very good recording. This is a pleasant surprise considering the direction Epitaph has been going lately. hmmm..makes me wonder how much the original release could sell for. It's so easy to be an asshole when you can hide behind that "Anonymous" Go die Wuss you fucking pussy pop punk loving piece of dogshit. Woah, Wuss, you're still alive! We haven't heard from you much lately... Just went out and bought the CD, good choice scottie...this one kicks ass This is a really good album catchy, but seems to even have substance. Cover art rules and all, and our own Scotty gets a shout-out in the thank you section! Props to Scott. HOLY FUCK. This album is sooo good. I really was not expecting what I heard when I first popped the album into my Walkman. I really hate to jump into lame reviewer cliches, but there is one word that is forever melted into my mind whenever I listen to this record. DELICIOUS. It is. I won't lie to say this album is very catchy and rockin'. I thought it would suffer the same plague as matchbook romance's hype. "THESE GUYS ARE A TOTAL GIN BLOSSOMS RIPP-OFF" really good cd, really good live show... this band is awsome old packaging = way cooler I likes the original packaging better..the floppy disk was bad ass Ya love em or hate em.... Nothing but love comin from over here. Perfect Teeth is a great addition, and while this version of Capital H is weak, it's such a fun song that it makes up for the recording. As a whole... this is one of the most fun CDs this year. Fuck AP for giving it a 3 and comparing it to Blink 182 These guys are a total gin blossoms ripp-off. -cv Ok, ok, I finally listened to it. There's not really much else to say other than: DAYUM. I remember when Scott was first raving about this band before their signing, and with MCS I saw a lot of what I liked, but I was never drawn too far in. Come a couple of weeks ago, and I find myself watching this group opening for the Weakerthans. Now with this album's re-release and a few listens to those old mp3s, this band sounds SO good. I am fully hooked this time around, and I wish I was on the ball with picking up this album months ago in its original form. However, there is no time like the present and there is now nothing stopping me from picking this album up tomorrow. And God, will it be goooood. "maybe the reviewer overdosed and died before completion." Motion City Soundtrack suck so hard. Good shit. I have it, but I'm stuck at work for another four hours. I did listen to the new Mars Volta though...ooh, now that is nice!!! 10 reviews have already been posted today, my guess, the review is going up Friday. maybe the reviewer overdosed and died before completion. oh snap! it's been 12 hours. Where the fuck is a Mars Volta review? punch drunk love special edition dvd tomorrow too. so sweet. tomarrow will be a good day for pissing away money. im heading to my local record store to pick up THE MARS VOLTA, motion city soundtrack, and vendetta red's new album... and maybe be spitalfield and/or moneen records, since quite a few people seem to be getting a boner over em... as for motion city soundtrack, what ive heard ive liked very much, and this should go smoothly between my get up kids and reggie albums for my "moog-rock" fill. I can't wait to buy this when I wake up. i just realized they kinda sound like the reunion show. i want to say "no wonder" you like them but its prob not the case |
