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Screeching Weasel - Anthem for a New Tomorrow Audio CD

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Screeching Weasel Band: Screeching Weasel
Title: Anthem for a New Tomorrow
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Release Date: 1993-10-08
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: I'm Gonna Strangle You 2: Falling Apart 3: Leather Jacket 4: Rubber Room 5: Inside Out 6: Peter Brady 7: I, Robot 8: Every Night 9: Totally 10: Three Sides 11: I Don't Wanna Be Friends 12: Cancer in My Body 13: Thrift Store Girl 14: Panic 15: Trance 16: Claire Monet 17: New Tomorrow

good, gooder, goodest
I happen to love Screeching Weasel. I happen to love punk rock. And it just so happens, that this album stands as one of the greatest single justifications for my love of the band, and of the genre. This is one of those albums that, if you write or aspire to write music, makes you hurt inside. It hurts you like a hot cramp in the gut because you know that you can never create anything as great, anything as singular. This album is so distinguished in style and tone that it stands out in a sea of mostly mediocre pop punk like a lighthouse on fire. If I could have one wish, it would be that this album would become a lady so that I could make passionate love to it. Buy this album. If you do not like it, it may be because you are dead inside.


Punk for the Ages
Songs like "Cancer in my body" turned me off to the beauty i would later discover. When I first bought this album, I wasn't impressed. About three or four years later, I listened to every single Compact and Longplaying i owned. Wow. This is, without a doubt, the best punk album, ever. Definitley the Best SW, and one of the best albums all together. I've gotten tired of albums like "Daisies of the Galaxy"(Eels) and even Pink Floyd's "The Wall". But I listen to THIS album EVERY DAY! I Usally prefer more sophisticated stuff like "Nirvana" and "Queen", and I hate "NOFX", but the normal whining of Ben Weasel from albums like "Boogadax3" and "Thank you very little" now sounded beautiful, and I couldnt think of any other way to vocalize these songs. Even bringing in Fat Mike (NOFX) for "Peter Brady" was a good choice. This is Punk for the ages. It is an indie version of "The Wall". I bought this album TWICE after it was stolen the first time. Songs like "Inside Out" and "Every Night" may sound incredibly similar, but it doesnt matter, this is a good thing. Even songs like "Panic" and short songs like "Im gonna strangle you" which are made into seemingly complex tunes by Ben Weasel, bring a nice touch to the Disc. It's like these untalented musicians thought up some riffs, and played them, but some Moses-type figure brought it to a new level. And maybe this Moses was their drummer? I dont know. This drummer is one of my top five favorites. He is SUPERB. Of course, there is the lovely closing track,(which was an exellent choice for this Story type Album), which brings the opera to a close with multiple shrill voices, Heavily Distorted Power chords, incredible lyrics, and of course, the horse racing radio announcements through out.

If you like any kind of rock, punk, classic, and yes, even (Gakk!) Emo, you ABSOLUTLEY MUST own this album. Youll never be the same.


A pop-punk Masterpiece
It has a warmer, bigger and less trashy and garagey production than the previous records, tempo wise it is slower and more mid-tempo, and the lyrics are a little more abstract and introspective. People bitched about this being slower and harder to get into than previous SW, and they're right in a way. Hey, they were growing up. This is their "London Calling", is how I look at it. If you prefer Boogada and Brain Hurts you've got to admit they displayed range and depth on this one. I found it to be one of those records that really grows on you after a few listens.


Simply The Best
It takes the listener on a roller coaster ride through a wide range of emotions, utilizing clever lyrics, catchy hooks, and great melodies. In my opinion this is not only the greatest SW album, but one of the top 5 pop/punk albums of all time. Many will argue that the B-Side is not as good, but I disagree. This is an album I can listen to all the way through over and over again. Falling Apart, Every Night, and Inside Out are 3 of the best tracks on here, but my all time favorite is the title track in which they close this 3 chord master piece. To me it's more than just simple entertainment or music, these are songs that can change the way you look at life. This album is a lot deeper than many critics give it credit for, and a must have for anyone who is into this new generation of pop/punk influenced bands such as Blink 182. If you like the new wave of pop/punk inspired pretty boys who are dominating the charts, give this record a go, and see where those bands came from. I promise your eyes will be opened to a whole new world of music you've been missing out on.

7 STARS !!!

BUY NOW !!!

BUY 2 !!!.


All you need in an abum
This is by far the best album that Screeching Weasel has ever put together. Well this is an old gem that I own again. It is all you really need in an album. Ben Weasel really put together a masterpiece here. If you are a Weasel fan this is a must in your collection.


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