So just when you were getting a little tired of Bleed American and began wondering when a new Jimmy Eat World album would be coming out, along comes Number One Fan, proudly wearing their emo-rock influence on their Polo shirt sleeves. Complete with vocal harmonies, melodic guitar lines, and lyrics straight out of a diary, this band truly is the epitome of emo. The songs are catchy, well written, and sound very similar to bands like Holland. The lyrics are decent, although some of the topics addressed and figurative language used are somewhat cliche. The music is interesting and enjoyable, but it can get old after repeated listens. Essentially, this is not one of those timeless albums that you will pull out years from now and still enjoy, but if you can't wait for the new Jimmy Eat World album, Compromises should hold you over until it's released.
2.5/4
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Bert GanglIf the word compromises seems like a logical first choice for titling an album filled to overflowing with tales of romantic angst and uncertainty, it simultaneously takes on at least a modicum of irony in light of the circumstances surrounding its creation. Indeed, at a time when other like-minded bands record entire or even multiple albums over the course of a weekend, the 600 hours of studio…Similar sounding releases
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