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  Review by: Nixin See others by this writer Only registered users can post comments 
 
Published on October 31st 2003
I’ll confess I was quite looking forward to this record as I’d enjoyed their previous album though felt it inconsistent. With a new label, new guitarist and a new surname the Distillers had every chance of delivering a top-notch album. But it sounds like they couldn’t be bothered. I didn’t get this album until it had been out a week or so by which point various members of the British press had labelled it a success and were saluting Brody for being an out and out rock superstar as well as a ‘real’ alternative to Avril & Kelly (God help us) in the role model stakes. It was at this point that I began to worry slightly that the album had been overtaken by a whirlwind of hype & melodrama. People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
if it weren't for "the hunger" and "death sex" this would get five stars, but those songs bring it down to four. Come on this album deserves AT LEAST 4 stars. not 5 because deathsex could possibly be one of the worst songs ever (1 minute song turnd into a 10 minute song by feedback) Most Tracks are good and all of them get stuck in your head. Most 2 star givers are just pissed that Brodys not with Tim anymore, Tyr for once to give real FAIR reveiws instead of sitting in your moms basement and dissing bands. This album was worth the $12 I spent on it. I do have to say the other albums were better, 5 star material but this album is pretty good to. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME LISTENING TO DEATHSEX ONCE THE LYRICS STOP ITS ALL FEEDBACK! it's not the words you're supposed to listen to, they're just metaphors, it's the music they want you to hear. when you just listen to the music you'll hear the work that went into it and how well it's played. hmmmm...mediocrity is a word i would associate with a lot of todays mainstream punk music it sucked bad. very boring. dont buy this..... couldn't you sort of guess that the next album would suck when they toured with no doubt? i was expecting something different, along the lines of sing sing (wich i love) , but this album is the more radio friendly version of brody.i have to admit that i usually dont like girl singers, but i think her voice is so amazing. i guess i only like girl singers when they sound like dudes. i know, im a girl and thats wrong, blah blah blah womens rights and equalitywhine and pout.sue me. i love it and dont care if its a little pop-ish. not a good cd, but it isn't utter crap. for once, i'm neutral. Sing sing death house was a masterpiece. I can't believe their new album would be their crappiest ever! That's fucking disappointing. :( This record really sucks. The most boring "punk" record recorded in years. Seriously, this is garbage. to the idiot that said their is only one song on the decline: clams have feelings too is also on the decline EP...its a slightly different version of the song. I thought that this album was terrible. I liked their previous albums, and I was also looking forward to this one, but their music style has totally changed. It's not the worst thing ever, but definetly not something I'd prefer to listen to. This band sucks heavy, pendulous balls. this album fucking blows, and brody can blow me anytime, anywhere ;) Just poppin in again to say I hate this band. I dont think it can be said enough really. And alkaline trio as well. Fuck alkaline trio. Wow I'm glad Courtney Love actually made another good Hole record. Wait this isn't Hole? How is Brody calling that QOTSA guy? I liked this better when it was coming out of my ass. At least then I felt relieved. Mama said talk this out and resolve Wow, this record is pure stoner rock magic! Are those mushrooms over there? And for the idiot who made the ocmment about NOFX's "The Decline" ... last time I checked there was only one song on that album. So obviously if you liked it you would like every song on the album. I love The Distillers, and I have for a couple years now, but this album blows. I've listened to it at least once evry day since it came out, hoping that it would grow on me. But I just get more and more annoyed with it every day. They signed to a major, got some skank ass guitar player and turned up the suck. I don't dount that will become just another punk band who signs to a major then gets lost in the shuffle. There isn't a single track on this album that is good. Some are so so , but most suck. Do yourself a favour and go pick up one of thier first two releases instead, then pretend the band broke up and you will live happily ever after. And whatever you do, DO NOT waste your money on a ticket to see them live. that is quite a nice ass. http://www.broken-bracelet.net/idoless/distillers/brody3.JPG "just because you can make yourself seem hardcore on the internet, doesn't mean you really are" "Since when? It just aggravates me beyond belief to see such arrogant comments being made. A little FYI, just because you can make yourself seem hardcore on the internet, doesn't mean you really are." the score is for brody. she must be real fun to work with considering how long people tend to stay in her crappy band. Wooo! The Distillers suck! Woo! plus gg and the dwarves would put thier picture and name right along side whatever dumbass idea that popped out of thier head, most of these people making the comments are hiding behind thier computers cause they don't have to balls to say that shit to anyone's face "Punk culture is very ugly, rude, and self-degrading" This is a retarded discussion. Offensive speech is NOT what the site is about, and Adam has all the rights in the world to remove it. There are plenty of places online to go if you want to talk about your rape fantasies. Let's try to maintain respect for the site owners and the readers, and not be hateful. "don't see a bunch of nice kids complimenting each other and getting into complex conversations about how to end the world's problems..." Yeah, Derek... Punk rock is about sunny skies and everyone smiling and being happy with each other and a sun with a happy face in it... Get real. Punk culture is very ugly, rude, and self-degrading... All of the peace PC bands admit they aren't punks, like Crass, etc.. Get over it, Adam. I don't know how many shows you go to, but I go to many, and I don't see a bunch of nice kids complimenting each other and getting into complex conversations about how to end the world's problems... Since when does being 'punk' mean that you have to make obscene or vulgar remarks? Telling people to f**k off or referring to them in a demeaning manner is simply not what being 'punk' is about. Punk is about being fine with who you are and what you're into even if it's not the norm, and it's about not worrying about what others think as well. Not worrying what they think but at the same time not demeaning anyone for their differing views or preferences. Yes, you should be able to stand up for what you believe in and feel when that is needed. But the remarks that are constantly being made on this and several other boards like it are certainly not punk. If punk comes to mean that one has to berate the mainstream fan beside them or kick the Gap ad girl next door then it will have become just another work that belongs in quotations. Oh Please... 4131 I understand what you're saying and we’re not setting out on some new quest to censor the website. However the things that we removed were BLATANTLY misogynistic, there's really no question of intent or interpretation in this case. does it feel like high school, kids? if it does, its your own fucking fault. thats all i'm trying to say. Who cares if some kids are immature? The guy with numbers in his name has a point... This music is all about self-degredation, and making "sexist comments" is a way to look all the dumber. What about the Dwarves? Can I not review some of their stuff, even though they have a clear connection with punk rock. Same with GG. And you can bet that if GG was reading this he would be saying much grosser things than what those other guys had written. I mean, look at the Anti Nowhere League for christs sake... This is BS. Not even the most hard line anarchist punk band members would resort to CENSORING a web page. You didn't have to take the stupid shit off, all you had to do is tell them how idiotic it was. By the way, I didn't post any of that stuff, I grew out of that gross punk "joke" phase when I was a lot younger than them. Also, don't read any of this as being confrontational, i'm just trying to have a civilized discussion with adam and anyone else who wants to join in about regulating what people post on here. fuck! i did it again, my bad I understand why you removed those posts and even somewhat agree (by the way i don't support what any of those people said) the only thing I was trying to say is who are you to decide what is and isn't "obscene" (well, punknews isn't a democracy, I understand that). Really though, isn't it the job of the reader to decide who is a fucking misogynist(sp) and who's just doing it to get a rise out of people. Under the guidelines, would the Queers' "I want Cunt" be banned from the site, the song is blantantly sexist to some but not to others. Bottom line is, to have an open intelligent forum the idiots have just as much of a right to say what they want as the people with something somewhat relevant to say. Just don't start having some Punknews.org Meese Commission or something. this album is pure shit... 2 good tracks on it... sigh :( The Distillers were always just okay to me. i guess Sing Sing was pretty good. this one just sounds like Hole. She'll probably wind up throwing her shoes at Madonna at the VMA's now. yay. does it feel like high school, kids? if it does, its your own fucking fault. *4131*: Moderating this site has nothing to do with being punk or not. If kids are going to sit there behind their computer screens and write sexist, vulgar and obscene stuff about a person there's no reason we need to tolerate it. It has nothing to do with free speach, or being "punk" (notice we left all the other negative comments below) and everything to do with regulating our community so that things don't degenrate into complete nonsense here. We very very rarely have to step in and do something like that but this thread crossed the line. We try and do the same with blatant racism. Yeah, there's no reason to be stupid anonymous shit talkers. Brody's done enough on her own- as an individual and NOT as a particular gender- to deserve negative comments. Why go to the stupid sexist bullshit when there's so much to critique before that point? and just so I'm not being anonymous Ok, I agree that those post were completly fucking retarded but don't you think that by removing them you yourself are being just as anti punk as the assholes whom you censored? just food for thought. I've gotta say, I was really expecting to dislike the album, and did after one listen, but ended up liking it a rather lot. I'm pretty sure if there was no Tim Armstrong marriage and subsequent divorce, there wouldn't be nearly as many haters... Once was an OK band....I really like a couple of the songs off SSDH...esspecially the killer title track, but this album and Brody herself are now becoming jokes. I mean, this album is very radio friendly and not all that interesting.....it lacks the intensity of earlier efforts...which is really the only thing that made them great. This band sounds "almost" as bad as hole now.....with protooled guitars and less screaming. Without the snarl Brody sounds like Courtney Love...and thats not a good thing. Fuck it man, if I want to listen to a good female hardcore singer I'll take Erika from F Minus over this weakling anyday....and enough with the childish sex jokes uys....who gives a damn really? To the person who wrote: Anybody think the parental advisory logo on there is kind obvious? Why haven't any women gone to the moon? I'm going to agree with the below comment. You people sicken me. After all of these disgusting sex jokes and such, I've come to the conclusion that "punk rock" is just as sexist as a frat party. distillers suck. eastcoast style. tim's a fucking paedophile and brody just came to her fucking senses and realised she was married to a talentless try-hard dickhead who snapped her up when she was a fucking schoolgirl and wouldn't let go. i'm glad she left him because he desrves to have his heart broken for being such a dirty old man. its pretty shit they should have stayed as a rancid tribute band and id say tim armstrong gets the last laugh still think brodys hot though i think thats the only reason i liked the distillers I honestly think this could be my contender for LP of the year. I can't believe all the hate that's goin on! It's one of the more solid albums I've heard in a while. So many sing alongs, I dunno, I feel like I must have a special copy or something!!! I might have failed basic mathematics throughout the years of going to school, but, I do know this: Where's the new Living End review?? Cock is the new pussy The new inspection 12 review is right where it belongs...NOT THE FUCK ON HERE. Go away dipshit and never come back. You make me want to vomit. So Tim and Brody broke up...too bad they both suck. BWAHAHAHA! wheres the review for the new inspection 12 record? Fucker snuck the post in before me. This is the first album you've purchased in a year and a half? Are you an idiot? Oh wait you like nofx, never mind. You're 10 years old. It probably takes a year and a half to save up 20 bucks in allowance money. Damn that’s a lot of lawn mowing. You make me want to vomit. Just like this band does. Not good chunky vomit either. That shit that you get with the flu when you don't have anything left to puke up but clear shit. twat Mitch, is that you? Just wanted to say, the Distillers suck. This is the first album I've bought in over a year and a half. "all you haters need to remove your lips from tim armstrong's ass and listen to some REAL punk rock" ...and in the end, Tim Armstrong gets the last laugh. I listened to this CD two days ago and have no desire to re-listen to it. It was.. boring. Yuck. I agree with the comment that Andy Outbreak needs to quit the distillers and that the Nerve Agents need to start back up. Yeah...the ass thing was kinda unneccesary. just because brody is a woman doesn't mean everyone needs to make a fucking comment, you know? i mean, i'm willing to admit a couple are funny, but its getting kinda ridiculous. enough can be enough. I'd say Lenny Kravitz to (kinda) keep some cred... Who will she suck up to next? I said it once and I'll say it again: I'm undecided on this album. On one hand I like Brody's vocals more now then I did before... but I totally agree with this: SSDH was good, but Brody does need to cut back on the slurred vocals. Brody is now going with one of the backstreet boys now. The rat faced one. Hall Of Mirrors is one of the greatest songs I've ever listened to, but the rest of the album isn't that good. Is Brody still going out with Josh Homme?? I read an interview with Tim and he was all like "I want to fucking kill that guy, I know you shuldn't hate and all, but I fucking hate that guy so much" Good times I thought the single was kind of catchy. I want to have sex with Brody, I want to see her tits, and I wonder if she does anal. Last time I saw the Distillers I thought they were pretty good (opening for NOFX), and I thought it was funny Fat Mike made fun of Tim's voice on and off throughout NOFX's set...El Hefe apparently didnt appreciate it and claimed "I think Tim has a beautiful voice." Good times. Dude which distillers album has that song 'doll parts' on it? This CD is going to be a HUGE stiff! who wrote this review? a 12 year-old? Brody is a total slut. I saw her in NYC last year and she was flashing her tits after every song. As a female, I find that offensive and just wrong. people are only now starting to come around to Brody's bitchiness? I loved the 1st record and stuck up for Brody and her band, through the different line-ups, since day one. The 2nd record had some rad tunes, but now, after the b.s. that's been going on, I can't do it. I don't care what happens to this band, solely because the lead singer/guitarist is such a low-down snake of a person. Yes we knew her, and we were completely blind-sided by her actions earlier this year. The b.s. she's pulling and the hurt she's inflicted is waaaay too familiar, and I'm not interested in supporting her.Hope her band members move on to a non-Courtney Love/trainwreck band. I don't care what she does from here personally or artistically. I thought this would never get reviewed, har har har. Everytime The Distillers come up I say the same thing "Please Andy Outbreak leave The Distillers and try to get the Nerve Agents back together". Well he should do it, because The Distillers suck. I had the displeasure of seeing them live when they toured with Tiger Army., they were horrible. Except the drums were as good as always. Just leave the band already I really expected a lot from this release and sad to say I was kinda let down. Most of it is good, but there is no anger or aggression in this one like the past two had. I guess this album has more of a love lost/love gained theme running through out it. all you haters need to remove your lips from tim armstrong's ass and listen to some REAL punk rock Courtney Love sucks. Brody Armstrong sucks. Hole sucks. The Distillers suck. hate it I didn't like this album the first listen through. It really hit me after the 2nd listen. It's good, but I personally like Death House better. It's a bit slower in parts. They sound like Rancid/Nirvana/Hole all put together, which is fine, because those bands are responsible for the music I got into as a teenage in the early to mid 90's. the artwork is fucked up...brody is a fucking crack whore....but the music didn't suck...so yeah |
