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Album Description
In the Blondie tradition, The Sounds are fronted by a standout blonde. They have a penchant for swelling dramatic choruses with dancey 80s drums & candy coated riffs. This is an enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks & multimedia computer files. Enhancements include two previously unreleased tracks, a dance remix of 'Rock 'n Roll,' three European videos, photos, & weblinks. New Line. 2003.

Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

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4 out of 5 stars

New Wave Punk Has Returned May 21, 2003
15 out of 17 found this review helpful

When I was growing up, I was hooked on Blondie. Debbie Harry was hot and brash. She was fun to watch and it was great to hear her sing. Now we've got the Sounds. A Blondie look-alike you might think but you are wrong. This band has got something that is missing from a lot of rock artists these days. They are doing their own thing and not giving a crap about what anyone else thinks. All the songs are loud, fun to listen to, sometimes cheesy and packed with a lethal punk punch. The jewel on this album is Living In America. Lead singer Maja Ivarsson sings "We're not living in America but we're not sorry. We don't care bout the world today, we're not sorry for you". It's smart and packs a great anthem. A lot of the songs are fun and well done. It makes me pine for the 80's so much on this record. And I feel that this could bring about a new movement in music for the next generation. The only gripe some people might have with this record is that a lot of the songs sound the same. I would prefer to give this record 4 1/2 just because of that notion and also "Reggie" seems to be the only song on the record I don't care for. (Ivarsson goes a little overboard on the wailing) But you know what folks, doesn't every rock band these days?

4 out of 5 stars

Awesome synth-rock with an unfortunately annoying singer - if you like her, though, this is awesome! January 7, 2006
8 out of 18 found this review helpful

The Sounds' biggest problem is lead singer Maja Ivarsson who essentially ruins what could've been some great songs. "Seven Days A Week" and "Dance With Me", for example, sound AMAZING with their 80's synth-inspired rock that she unfortunately ruins (much like how Juliette of Juliette & The Licks ruined some pretty good and catchy songs). You can tell this is an extremely talented band with an eye for good hooks, but they desperately need a better singer. I can usually stand bad singers (like JamisonParker's singer or Plain White T's' singer), but after a couple listens she really gets annoying. You at least won't be playing this in front of your friends. The lyrics aren't really anything to write home about - they're essentially about nothing and serve to make the songs catchier. The production is also notably great. What saves this album from being a disaster is that - if you like the singer - every song is great. With their second album in the works, one can only hope that Maja improves her vocals and that the group retains their awesome musical style as I LOVE a good synth-rock group. Highly recommended ONLY if you like the singer.

Highlights include:
the entire album if you like her voice

4 out of 5 stars

Pop the way it should be made September 15, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Gee, what a fantastic album! I've had this gem for something like two years now and I never get tired of it.
The Sounds may have a strong Blondie influence, but there's also some Depeche Mode around (the keyboards on songs like Rock n' Roll and Mine for Life) and some Ramones and pretty obvious punk stuff.
This is a very uplifting record, and I don't mean it's just happy and danceable, but the lyrics are uplifting too in a very misfit way.
If you love your pop to have some strength to it and a very heavy 80s influence, then think no more and buy this record just because you will be happy to do so.
I've seen them live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City and they blew me away. Awesome band! And their new material kicks major butt too.

5 out of 5 stars

Fun fun album! August 14, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I see the resemblance to Blondie that people talk about concerning the band's appearance but it's not that obvious in the music. I'm a Blondie fan and now a Sound's fan. This quickly became one of my favorite albums after the first listen. I'm looking forward for the new album that should be released this fall.

5 out of 5 stars

The Sounds are great, but what about The Start? May 23, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Hey, this review is not meant to take anything away from "The Sounds" -- Their "Living in America" disc is fantastic, and truly does harken back to the golden age of female-fronted new wave heaven, 80's style. However, I am a bit mystified as to why this band is getting all the accolades, while another, similar (and at least equally great) female-fronted new wave band, "The Start", seems to be ignored. To me, The Sounds are "Berlin" to The Start's "Missing Persons". I'm telling you, check out The Start, anyone reading this review. The two bands would be a great touring package!

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