Free All Angels

by

Ash

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After their explosive entrance onto the music scene in '96, ASH faded away dramatically. I have to admit, after buying 1977, I wasn't interested in them as much and I didn't buy Nucler Sounds. Then I heard Shining Light, bough that, and then came the album. This is a record that takes you back to the summer, all those years ago when 'Oh Yeah' was the summer anthem. This CD reminds you about what ASH are all about. They have a new direction (i.e. Submission) but every track is a classic. So far this year I've bought albums by Stereophonics, the Manics and Linkin Park, and this is without a doubt the best of the four. I doubt that it will be beaten on quality of songs and lyrics, I'll have to check out Travis and Feeder first. I'm writing this review after wacthing their blinding performance supporting the Stereophonics at Donington Racecourse - the best day of my life. Tim Wheeler is a god, an extremely talented songwriter, lyracist and vocalist. Good on him, this (so far..) is THE album of the year. It's goo to have them back.

1. Walking Barefoot - This is a good song and i dont get tired of listening to it. A well worth done song. 9/10

2. Shining Light - When this first came out i loved it and always listened to it on Reloaded 2. But when its been out for ages it starts to get annoying. Its a very good song with good chorus but i've just listened to it too much!! Its also a long song so it drags on a bit. 8/10

3. Burn baby burn - Great song and it has to be one of my faves. Really good fast and punky song with a cool chorus. 10/10

4. Candy - This is a song i do NOT like, its a very romantic and love song. I thought Ash were Rock!! 5/10

5. Cherry Bomb - Good start to the song but the chorus isnt the best. Good punky song though 8/10

6. Submission - Loved this song at first but gets aggrivating after a while. Quite slow and different from the band. 7.5/10

7. Someday - Interesting song as it has a slow start but when the chorus comes it starts to get faster. It is a good song but not the best 8/10

8. Pacific Palisades - I really like this song, Very fast and its how Ash should always be! It is only 1:57 but the quality of the song showed me how good it was 9/10

9. Shark - I dont much like this song but its quite catchy and fast 7/10

10. Sometimes - I Love this song and it was the 3rd release from the album. My mate loves this song too and always listens to it! Its quite a slow song but very good chorus 10/10

11. Nicole - Not a bad song and I have been listening to it more lately. A bit like Shark but more catchy 8/10

12. Theres a star - I like this quite a lot and used to always listen to it, it does get a bit annoying after a while, good chorus and quite a mellow one. 8.5/10

13. World Domination - Fast, Catchy and good chorus, only 2:17 though. Not a bad way to finish of an average album though. 8/10