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Fuel - Monuments to Excess Audio CD

A fair review of the Fuel "Monuments to Excess" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Fuel reviews here, or go back to the Fuel tabs.

Fuel Band: Fuel
Title: Monuments to Excess
Rating:
Release Date: 1995-03-31
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Disengaged 2: 2:52 [Instrumental] 3: Some Gods 4: Remains to Be Seen 5: Cue to You 6: Name Is 7: Why Can't You See 8: Actualized 9: Habit 10: Not Up for Sale 11: Take Effect [*] 12: Incomplete [*] 13: Fuel Hymn [Activate][*] 14: Turn On [*] 15: Why Can't You (Shield Your Eyes) [*] 16: Name Is [*] 17: For Lack of Better Words (Shine) [*]

!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Not the post-alternative cookie cutter crap you would find at wal-mart. THIS IS THE REAL FUEL! The early 90's bay area punk band. NOT the band who were SO desperate for a singer they whored themselves on American idol. If you are into hot water music, samiam and bands of the like, pick this up. If you are into creed and nickelback, then the OTHER fuel is more like to suit your tastes. And you have my sympathies.


This is the TRUE Fuel
That band is complete and utter garbage, they sound exactly like every other post-grunge band out there. This is NOT the crappy band from PA that call themselves "Fuel".

This Fuel came first, therefore, they are the TRUE Fuel. This set the stage for bands like Hot Water Music and Propaghandi. If you aren't a hopeless moron and can appreciate awesome punk rock, then you will like this cd. .


ARE YOU GUYS IDIOTS
It is mind-boggolying that people would confuse and even write a bad review of this band when they don't know what they are about. Who can every confuse this absolutley amazing band with the softer "FUEL". REAL SMART, give yourself a pat on the back.
First this band came out of the SF scene about the same time Jawbreaker(another great band). This, I would consider emo-core, but I hate using that term. Sooooo many people use "emo" that the term gets tossed around like a rag doll and loses its meaning. Emo is slowed down hardcore that bands form the east coast started, bands like Rites of Spring, Embrace, Fugazi(more insturmental), and Dag Nasty. On the west coast we had Jawbreaker and Fuel plus a lot of underground emo. The lyrics are Brilliant on this record.

DISENGAGED
I'd like to help but I've got to worry about myself!
Taking the easy way out again?
It's not my fault. The problem belongs to someone else
Taking the easy way out again?
I've played my part. It's someone else's turn
Taking the easy way out again?
Dont show me the truth. It only makes my eyes burn
Taking the easy way out again?
When conflict is avoided, pricnciples fall void
We only serve to justify ourselves
As isolated islands we continue abstinence from action
In attempt to justify ourselves
I've got to fight. Macho stance I must defend
Taking the easy way out again?
Can't let them know I'm scared. I've got to pretend
Taking the easy way out again?
Can't speak out my ignorance will show
Taking the easy way out again?
I can't be hurt by what I don't know.
Taking the easy way out again?
When conflict are avoided, principles fall void
We only serve to justify ourselves
When we accept others pain, to uncontrolled reason we throw our blame.
We only serve to justify ourselves
Disengaged with a cynical pride the way that we were taught
Quite satisfied, fully denied, we sit back and watch
And I don't want to live my life like that
I don't want to live my life like that.

ABSOLUTELY Brilliant lyrics and that just one song. Every song has great lyrics and meaning. Good music makes you think, right?
Put these lyrics against any of "the softer FUEL" other band and it will lose badly, sorry. This is heartfelt and meaningful music and for anyone to bash it, shame on you?.


Let's See......
After a formal review, I am very aware of both "Fuel" bands & must say, this particular "Fuel" SUCKS. maybe they call this "PUNK" Rock because a bunch of "PUNK'S" listen to it. . PUNKS!I find it humorous that anyone could compare the two, since this "Fuel" is so audioable you can scream along! And for those to even bash the REAL "FUEL", well all I have to say is. . . you must have a "Sunburn" in your Prince Albert, that's what all the screaming's about!.


New FUEL (Something Like Human; Sunburn) Sept. 23, 2003
and it's about time !!! Just goes to show you. THE UPCOMING NEW CD BY FUEL, THE BAND WHO BROUGHT YOU "SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN" and "SUNBURN", IS DUE TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. . . . when choosing a name for your band, be careful to choose one that was never used before!!! Ask BMI or ASCAP for research on names.


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