The Fratellis (Here We Stand) In-Depth Review

I am reviewing this album as I listen to it, so it may sound a little weird the way I’m talking about some of the songs. Let’s start with the first track, shall we?

My Friend John- RATING ** This track is lacking some of the catchy riffs and other features that the first Fratellis album had. It’s not too bad of a song though, it kind of grows on you.

A Heady Tale- RATING ** I’m not so impressed with this album, yet to tell you the truth. The songs sound the same so far, and there’s not really a tune to follow. And I was so excited too.

Shameless- RATING **** I’m a little more impressed with this song. That’s all I’ve got to say.

Look Out Sunshine!- RATING **** This sounds more like the classic Fratellis that I’m used to. Not a bad song at all.

Stragglers Moon- RATING ** Eh.

Mistress Mabel- RATING ***** This is the stuff that I was looking for. A great song, and a good choice for the first single.

Jesus Stole My Baby- RATING ** Gotta say, this song bores me.

Babydoll- RATING ** This is so cliche it’s not even funny.

Tell Me a Lie- RATING ***** This song is solid work. Simple as that.

Acid Jazz Singer- RATING *** Not too bad of a song. It has a little bit of country in it, but it’s not a bad thing in this case. (I still don’t like country!)

Lupe Brown- RATING **** I don’t mind this song so much, but the album does seem to be getting a little repetitive, repetitive, repetitive, rep—sorry.

Milk and Money- RATING *** This song starts out really weak, but it builds in the middle and becomes fairly more enjoyable, but not enough to give it four stars.
————————————————————————————————–
OVERALL RATING 3.2/5
This album is a far cry from being even close to as good as their first album, which was freaking amazing. It’s quite disappointing, to say the least. Better luck next time, guys.

~ by sideffects on June 10, 2008.