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antiReviews:
Fastball - The Harsh Light Of Day
By Scott Vile
Label:
Hollywood
Records
Release
Date: September 9, 2000
Track
Listing:
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This Is Not My Life
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You're An Ocean
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Goodbye
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Love Is Expensive and
Free
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Vampires
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Wind Me Up
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Morning Star
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Time
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Dark Street
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Funny How It Fades Away
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Don't Give Up On Me
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Whatever Gets You On
I know not everyone
in the world is a Fastball fan, but I am. 1996's punk driven "Make Your
Mama Proud" album was incredible, and 1998's platinum-selling "All The
Pain Money Can Buy" brought the band some much deserved success. "All The
Pain..." was very different from their debut, very mellow in comparison
to the energy driven "Make Your Mama Proud." So in a way, their new CD
"The Harsh Light Of Day" is a sophomore effort of the band showcasing their
new style.
It is disappointing
that the band has given up their very fun, punk roots, but I am not surprised,
when you compare the sales of their first two albums. There are a few upbeat
rockers on the new disc, I'm happy to report though. "You're An Ocean,"
their first single, is an instant classic, featuring some mad keyboards
courtesy of Billy Preston. "Wind Me Up" is also a charasmatic fast-tempo
tune that is catchy and instantly hummable.
When it comes to
the band's mellow side, it is showcased best by the touching "Goodbye"
and the flamenco guitar-driven "Love Is Expensive And Free," featuring
surprisingly romantic guitar playing by Brian Setzer.
Other standout
tracks include "Funny How It Fades Away" and the closer, "Whatever Gets
You On." Like all Fastball CDs so far, "The Harsh Light Of Day" is strong,
but it just isn't as gripping this time around. There are a few tracks
that just aren't memorable. But if you're a fan, definitely pick it up.
"You're An Ocean" alone makes it worth the price of admission.
The
band:
Miles Zuniga
Joey Shuffield
Tony Scalzo
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Fan
Speak:
Posted by Ray
Coder:
Tony Scalzo, Hey check out the review
on us with stright faced at chain reaction. RAY bigfatdragster
Posted bybella:
FASTBALL......great group, but whats w/
the name??
Adam S
Two words: Great Album!
Kimmie
I am Canada's biggest Fastball fan, if
not the world's. So much so that I travelled to Asbury Park, NJ, in 1998
to see the guys and meet up with other Fastballaholics from a Fastball
MB. I love THLOD, although I agree there are a couple of tracks that are
not...um....memorable! I also have MYMP and ATPMCB, of course, and I agree
with your comments totally.
SlimTim336@aol.com
There's a bonus track version of The Harsh
Light of Day which includes a real rocker called Emotional. The reviewer
says he misses the raw sound of Make Your Mama Proud, well it's right there
on Emotional.
gigi
Tony Scalzo has a great, unique and pleasant
voice! 'Vampires' and 'Funny how it fades away' are great tracks that explore
mood and setting and Love is Expensive and Free is a well written song
with so many musical flavourings and nuances. all in all a great album,
well written, performed and a joy to listen to!
plane90
I became a fastball fan when I heard "the
way" and bought their second album. This album is just as great and the
songs are memorable. They are catchy and will stay in your head.
Xanthippe
My boyfriend introduced me to Fastball,
and "our song" is "The Way." "You're an Ocean" is just as great, and I
am going to buy the album as soon as I can.
GOTH BROOKS
Check out the Tony Scalzo song "Indicted"
off the West Memphis 3 benefit compilation CD. A terrific song outside
the realm of Fastball if I do say so myself.
Cecelia
I am a fastball, and I agree that although
they aren't as punk as the first album, there are alot of good tracks on
the CD like Youre and Ocean, Vampires, and Funny How It Fades Away.
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