© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-gotahemmi55 Recent reviews written by member gotahemmi55 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_485328981636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Now here is a much needed breath of fresh air to the modern rock scene! The Veer Union is a biracial quintet hailing from Port Alberni, British Columbia (Canada). Vocalist Crispin Earl gained early songwriting experience working with Tommy Lee on his... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485328981636 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:23:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485328981636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482518011524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Since the release of their second studio album, Dressed Up As Life, the Sick Puppies have undergone several changes as a band.  Though based in Sidney, Australia, the trio moved to California permanently to refine their sound.  Also, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482518011524 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:23:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482518011524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482046676612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - When I first heard of a band called the Sick Puppies, I wasn’t sure what to expect.  I was pleasantly surprised to hear a refreshing alternative rock sound.  Hailing from Sidney Australia, Sick Puppies are a trio consisting of Shimon... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482046676612 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:07:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482046676612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473032593028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Staind has come a long way musically in the past 10 years.  They got their big break when Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame nearly didn't let them open for him because he didn't like their album cover.  After hearing their intense show, he... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473032593028 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 16:17:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473032593028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462758776452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - I'm sure you've all heard the story now, but if you haven't I'll bring you up to speed.  Theory of a Deadman was "discovered" after lead singer Tyler Connolly handed Nickelback frontman Chat Kroeger a demo tape at an after-show party.  Kroeger... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462758776452 Wed, 4 Mar 2009 07:11:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462758776452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462005440132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - When we last left Theory of a Deadman, lead singer Tyler Connolly was busy writing every one of his songs about heartbreak.  Since the band's 2nd album Gasoline Theory changed drummers (Joey Dandeneau in for Brendt Fitz) and more importantly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462005440132 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:34:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462005440132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442635882116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - A lot has happened in the world of Shinedown since the release of their 2nd album, Us and Them back in 2005. For starters there have been a few changes in the band's lineup. Jasin Todd, the original guitarist and southern rock enthusiast left... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442635882116 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:34:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442635882116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416877481604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Breaking Benjamin became an "official" band in 2000 when guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mitch Klepaski quit the mildly successful band 'Lifer' (who had a record deal already) to completely start over again. The band got its name after lead vocalist... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416877481604 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 16:03:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416877481604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413617262212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Crossfade broke into the mainstream on the tidal wave that was Cold, one of the biggest rock singles of 2004. It was so strong and catchy that I actually remember where I was the first time I heard it on the radio. There are absolutely zero... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413617262212 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 05:40:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413617262212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412568227460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - I'm not sure I've ever heard a concept album like this before. Sixx: A.M. is a group founded by former Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx for the sole purpose of releasing this album as a soundtrack to the book, The Heroin Diaries, which is an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412568227460 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:35:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412568227460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412561018500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Much has happened to Three Days Grace since their vastly successful albeit monotone self-titled debut album. The band had some mild troubles dealing with their newfound fame. In 2005 vocalist and chief songwriter Adam Gontier checked himself into rehab... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412561018500 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:06:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412561018500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411573522052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - If you do some research on the band Red, you would find out they were a Christian nu-metal quintet. Honestly, I was quite surprised to hear this. I'd heard their single on the radio and decided to take a chance on them when I saw their album on sale in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411573522052 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:45:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411573522052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411263012484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - If you took a deep, dark look into the Finger Eleven's self titled third album, you may have seen this one coming. There was a flair for funky pop hidden in the dark depths of their music, and that added some fun and bounce to their complacent alt rock... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411263012484 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:58:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411263012484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411248266884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Canada's finest, Finger Eleven finally gained some notoriety after their sophomore release The Greyest of Blue Skies, which not only released four singles, but went platinum in Canada and Gold in the US. The band, known for their trademark dark... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411248266884 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:53:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411248266884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411176373892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Sometimes, when listening to music, it's all about location, location, location. Thankfully, I grew up close enough to the Detroit/Windsor border that I got to hear all the new American and Canadian rock that I could ever want. It wasn't until I moved... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411176373892 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:17:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411176373892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410543099524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Finger Eleven are one of those great bands who have avoided mainstream trends yet stayed modern and hip. They actually started out in 1994 as the Rainbow Butt Monkeys. When they finally wanted to be taken seriously, they switched to their current name... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410543099524 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:13:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410543099524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410440666756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - What first comes to mind when think of the band Alter Bridge? To many people, they think "Creed spinoff", which most would view in a negative light. One of Alter Bridge's goals for their sophomore album was to create their own voice, and no longer be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410440666756 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:26:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410440666756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410419170948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Creed earned a lot of flak from critics over the years, especially with their final two albums. Despite this, their releases continually were topsellers at the end of the year. They were known for using the same formula in every song: verse, slow... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410419170948 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:47:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410419170948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410354093700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Sum 41's last album Chuck was well received by critics but its lack or catchy melodies led to sub-par album sales. With Chuck, Sum 41 finally used the metal undertones which had made their previous pop-punk album so good and forged a more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410354093700 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:15:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410354093700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410307366532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Puddle of Mudd is a tough band to figure out. At one point, many thought they would be the saviors or rock music. Then people started calling them Nirvana wannabes. I think they fall somewhere in between. Sure, lead vocalist Wes Scantlin sounds a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410307366532 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:11:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410307366532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410204409476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - An old girlfriend actually introduced me to Matchbook Romance. We didn't have the exact same taste in music so I picked up their debut album Stories and Alibis hesitantly. Not only was it not bad, it was exceptional. It was so good in fact that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410204409476 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 18:03:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410204409476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409946001028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - What makes a good sophomore album? We've all heard of the dreaded sophomore slump. A band pours all their creative juices into that big debut, and they just can't do it again without sounding repetitive or dull. To make a great sophomore album, a band... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409946001028 Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:32:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409946001028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375708618372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - Thornley is named after lead vocalist Ian Thornley, former member and singer of Big Wreck. After Big Wreck dried up in 2002, Thornley signed on with mainstream producer Gavin Brown (of Nickelback and Three Days Grace fame). Ian teamed up with a group... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375708618372 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:32:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375708618372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375646424708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - One of my favorite bands on the planet has always been Our Lady Peace. Why? Because they took something (pop/rock) and made amazing songs all while completely standing out from the crowd. Lead vocalist Raine Maida's vocals seemed to be all over the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375646424708 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:49:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375646424708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_366986366596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gotahemmi55 - If you haven't already heard of Our Lady Peace by now, you should have. Their first three albums: Naveed, Clumsy, and Happiness...Is Not a Fish That You Can Catch, were incredible breakthrough successes in Canada and parts of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~366986366596 Fri, 25 May 2007 21:02:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_366986366596?linkin_id=8003929