Too Soon Monsoon

by

Wheatus

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So to begin, I have to say that Wheatus is a band Ive always thought was underrated and they have consistently been in my music rotation for CD, mp3 player, computer whatever. I liked them enough even to order from England "Hand Over Your Loved Ones" Yet, I am not some dyed-in-the-wool fan or a hater, just a music lover.

Now for the review: this album leaves much to be desired. Frankly, I am disappointed. It is not nearly as good as the other two. While the first release was overall the best album, IMHO, I listen to the second album more as my favorite two songs from wheatus (lemonade and anyway) are on that album to counteract the 4-5 second-rate songs that were included. Unfortunately, the current release doesn't have enough great tunes to coverup the overall lack of quality songs on the album.

At first listen, the first song (something good) is, well, something good. It takes a different directtion from previous Wheatus fare, being heavier and rockin out more, but it works and is the best song on the album and probably in the top ten wheatus songs overall. Unfortunately, it is down hill from there. The second song (in the melody) is good and still rocks out. The next two are ok with London Sun being the better of the two. Listenable, but nothing to write home about. After these songs, Wheatus starts taking a different direction with disastrous results. Not a one is memorable and I found myself skipping the tracks to relisten to the first two songs.

If you like "classic" wheatus, this is probably not for you. Frankly, I will probably trade this album in for something else