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Published on September 18th 2005
I think it's pretty safe to assume that everyone, at some point or other, has suffered one of their favourite bands breaking up, and maybe have never really recovered. A band that they would do just about anything to hear one more record, or perhaps see live. For me, the band that comes to mind more than any other is Whippersnapper. And this is their best album.
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top 3 cd's of all time excellent album! I saw them on this tour headlining over a friends band in Chicago and was blown away. Definetely the album that got me into Whippersnapper. I saw them open for my fav band Strung Out and holy moly was I impressed. I do have Appearances Wear Thin in my top 5 all time though. Crazy review for a crazy album Yea this record is a classic in its own right, but "appearances wear thin" is a fuckin sick record. The drumming alone is worth listening to, not to mention some sick production value on backing vox and a bad ass bass sound. The songwriting has always been there and I think remains on their final disc. Only Lobster release better than this one...Mock Orange "Nines and Sixes". i've been reborn into my love of this. it's one of those albums that somehow never seems to get old. i think "Appearances..." is just half a step below this, but still incredible. sometimes i think this really may be deserving of a 10. Ok, first of all, I agree with most of you about the album. The Long Walk definitely tears most records of this genre to fucking pieces. Everything about this record is amazing. The production is great, the arrangements are great, the musicians are great. The only flaw I hear is some kind of weird quick fade in the middle of track 6. Sounds like some recording error or something. Other than that, this is one of my all-time favorite records. Those of you who think Appearances Wear Thin isn't equally as stunning need to give it a few more listens. It takes a bit longer to get. It's a brilliant album though. The production just doesn't touch the others. Give it a spin again with an open mind. Trust me! The guitar at the very very end of this cd is awesome. I wish it wouldn't fade out so quick. Fucking LOVE this cd. Just amazing. Whippersnapper was a great band that worked very hard. Besides musicianship and songwriting, I think this album sounded better than their other two because it was done at the Blasting Room with Jason Livermore. I think this was one of the records that really got Jason going in learning how to really use the studio. Now look at the stuff that's coming out of the Blasting Room. He's come a long way. who else would bust a nut if whippersnapper did a reunion show/tour with a wilhelm scream as one of the bands? I agree with this review. Long Walk is still one of my favorite albums and I still listen to it a lot. one of the 5 best punk records i've ever heard, and definitely the best lobster records release ever. i agree about appearances being pretty lame - the only solid song on that one was "i was only dreaming." good, but definetly not even close to 5 stars its too bad their record after this, "appearances wear thin" sucked ass. hey, i have two words to say about this record, the shit. i havent heard one album come close to the sound of the long walk. I wish whip would still fuck shit up, d6 Whippersnapper figured it out but missed the bus. The Long Walk and America's Favorite Past Time are two albums that go head to head with any of the albums out there today rocking MTV 2 or whatever. Whippersnapper's sound, message, and attitude continue to impact the scene. If you haven't heard Whippersnapper, go pick up these titles and spread the word. If we are lucky maybe we can get a reunion tour! The Long Walk is an amazing and inspiring album that would be tough to beat if you're going to compare it to other Lobster releases. It was recorded at the Blasting Room so it has the quality but still keeps the edge and energy of their live performance. I would put Mock Orange's "the record play" in a close second. Mark Trombino produced that amazing record , but Whippersnapper's lyrics are so good and there are some arrangements in these songs that you just don't see from other bands. Everything is so cookie cutter these days...bring back the rock! Thank you for reviewing this record now : this is probably the best effort in melodic punk rock...they are the talent. Maybe if everyone recognize their talent, they will get back together. Whippersnapper, we miss you and want you back !! wow. thanks for writing a shitty review of one of my favorite records. i think the bass sounds like asshole on this record. the drumming is more impressive than the guitars or vocals. the one thing that you got right is that this record is still fresh, and this kind of writing for a techy melodic punk band has only been matched by A Wilhelm Scream. America's favorite pasttime was better but this cd is still good. Good gravy--I was going to review this one eventually, but you beat me to it. you shouldnt diss your review before the forum fan boys whatever the last song on this is called is fucking amazing whatever the last song on this is called is fucking amazing i was just listening to this the other day. simply awesome. |
