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Damone

Out Here All NIght
2006
Island

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Review by: pure_west102
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Published on September 5th 2006

I'll get it out of the way right now: I don't know if it's a homage or a blatant rip-off, but "Change of Heart" contains the EXACT opening lick from Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."

This a strong sophomore album, but lacking for the most part in strong songwriting. Now and then, Damone really hit the nail on the head and deliver great muscle car rock. Other times, they are just simply trying too hard. I always hated reading that in reviews, but seeing the image that Damone is going for AFTER From the Attic, it's clear to the listener what sound they are going for as well.

Damone is pulling it off better than any other band out there though, I'll give them that much. Fans of pop-punk can get into this album, as well as old G'n'R, or Boston fans. Spanning such a musical spectrum is impressive, and it IS impressive when it is pulled off in cohesive songs. Tracks like "Outta My Way" however, are difficult to listen to because of the grasping hands that can't quite grab that `80s rock party status. The band being named after a character from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" begins to tell you what this band is going after.

They're on their way though. They are progressing in the way they want to, and for that they must get some respect. For a listener however, I don't like having to skip nearly every other song to enjoy the album.

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Posted by quin on 2008-02-25 11:50:50

Youre the one ,what we came here for ,out here all night , when you live , tonight and get up go are my favorites.
Youre the one , to me is the best song on the cd- it sounds their previous work.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 1:40 AM (EDT)
My Score:

I love this album. I'm glad somebody finally reviewed it. It's the catchiest album of the year so far.

Posted by Kursk on 2006-09-07 17:36:39
My Score:

hate to sound like a sexist, but the singer is really fucking attractive in my opinion. After getting over that, I lost all interest in this band. It's got the Island records budget sound for sure, sounds well produced, but yeah, generic as hell. I would give this a lower score, but I can't get her out of my head...

Posted by plaidical on 2006-09-06 21:21:15
My Score:

pure trash

Posted by rinjonjori on 2006-09-06 13:40:52
My Score:

Even the bad songs are good, but in a Juliana Hatfield way, not a James Hetfield way.
http://anothersunnydayinpop.blogspot.com

Posted by SlackMFr on 2006-09-06 10:11:21

This album is flat out bland and color by numbers. Fuck this album, fuck it.

Posted by Dante3000 on 2006-09-05 23:36:02

These guys totally played Friday Night on Cartoon Network.
That's Punk Rawks.
-Dante

Posted by greg0rb on 2006-09-05 21:56:17

I was really looking forward to this because I loved Attic, but yeah the songs just arent as good here. The guy that wrote the songs on the last album isnt in the band anymore (the girl didnt write the songs, at least I heard) so I guess that makes some sense. Still enjoyable though.
-Greg

Posted by blake88 on 2006-09-05 17:08:41

naming your band after a character that prematurely ejaculates...good idea? i think not. they should went with rat or another character from ftarh.

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 2:46 PM (EDT)

you mean other than the reviewer?

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM (EDT)

Anyone else think Fast Times At Ridgemount High?

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 1:13 PM (EDT)

The lead singer is a wannabe Joan Jett

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 1:13 PM (EDT)

Their lead singer should get out of her shitty band and get into my bed.