Great Band - Good Album
355114
If you enjoy good generic-melodic hard rock, then I recommend the band Gun and this album.  Rocks hard enough to be enjoyable (with good melodies and vocals that you can understand - 4 out of 5 stars).
4802982
This is a good album, though perhaps not the masterpiece that many have made it out to be. I don't believe it's on par with their 70's prog classics, but it is good, and the right kind of thing if you are looking  for something a bit different in the Yes catalog. Owner of A Lonely Heart  is, of course, one of the band's best tracks. The intro just kicks, and the  guitar riff is classic. But not only that, the song is perfectly conceived.  The other instruments come in at just the right time, it is a joy to listen  to. Also, Our Song is a very good song, with some excellent synth work from  Tony Kaye. Cinema (the original name of this band... it was supposed to be  a side project with Rabin/Horn and Squire/White, then Anderson joined in)  is a nice instrumental. There is also a rarity for Yes on this album:  lyrics that make sense. Owner, Hold On, and It Can Happen in particular,  have some pretty good lyrics in them. Reccommended if you like Yes with a  twist.
401232
A lot of bad reviews for this one. I don't hate on it as much as some of you do. I like the different approach on a lot of these songs- they use the bass and drums as the foundation opposed to the  guitars. This is certainly not their best album but I don't think it deserves the hate that it has received. I recently saw them live and believe me they are still a relevant rock band. They absolutely smoked live. And, I saw them back in the Rage for Order days. I liked both shows but the latest one was special.
3531056
One of my favorite bands of all time, this is probably their best album.
1681253
Honestly think this is their best album. Just really love the sound of it, its a bit more gritty than the last few albums they have put out.
1289782
So far I've listened to the album maybe half a dozen times. I can tell already, that it is far superior to the previous two efforts of the band. While I don't think it's quite up to the level of the band's best albums (but then again, those are pretty high standards we're talking about!), it's definitely a very very big step up. I don't think there's a single song on this album that I don't enjoy.
4463970
I love just about every track on this album and I've listened through it four or five times in the couple days that I've had it. That said, I understand some of the lower reviews out of people wanting a more 'In the Mountain' 'Censored Colors' feel but that just isn't going to happen. The collaboration with Danger Mouse and lineup changes have quite obviously changed the band's sound, but not in a bad way at all. If you're an open-minded fan of Portugal the man, you'll enjoy this album. There are still plenty of hints of the 'old' band in there.

(The one star review lost all credit to me when it started mentioning the 'Illuminati' conspiracy.)

If the guys want to write about evil. Then let them write about evil.

Great band.
Great album.
Enjoy.

"After you, hell should be easy."
2931768
Through my years of loving Green Day, they really reached the apex of their career with American Idiot.  Other than Dookie, this is the album that should define them -- not necessarily for the lyrics (as it's politically related and could push certain people away) but for their other talents.

I'll go through each song, one at a time.

1. American Idiot - The title track and first single.  It's catchy and repetitive, but does get old after a bit.  Still good to listen to every once in a while though.  One of my least favorites on the album but still good.  8.5/10.

2. Jesus of Suburbia - Whoooa.  This is a long song that's over 9 minutes.  It's comprised of several parts, each one a bit different from the last.  It's one of the best on the album with great vocals and some sweet guitar playing.  The lyrics are also a bit funny, which I think is what they may have been aiming for.  Maybe.  Anyway, a great song.  9.5/10.

3. Holiday - The third single from the album.  Very, very, catchy.  Everything really fits, from the guitar playing to the drums to the sound of Billie.  Another one of my favorites.  9.5/10.

4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams - The second single from the album.  This is probably the most well-known song from the album because of its frequent airplay.  It's a slower song that has a strong point and is really fun to listen to.  It's what drew me to American Idiot since I originally had no plans on getting it.  10/10.

5. Are We Waiting - I don't like this song at all.  It's very boring and there's no real pickup to it.  The worst of the album.  6/10.

6. St. Jimmy - A really catchy song all the way through.  A solid song off of the album.  8.5/10.

7. Give Me Novacaine - This and Are We Waiting are my least favorites on the album, but Give Me Novacaine is slightly better.  It's a bit of a slow song but it's not excellent or anything.  7/10.

8. She's a Rebel - A catchy tune that's around 2 minutes long.  It's like a filler song but a good one, at that.  9/10.

9. Extraordinary Girl - A good song.  Not much else to say.  9/10.

10. Letterbomb - One of my other favorites.  A great song with a  nice chorus.  9.5/10.

11. Wake Me Up When September Ends - The latest single and really really annoying after you've heard it a lot.  It's slow although it has a firm point.  It's still good.  9/10.

12. Homecoming - Like Jesus of Suburbia, this song is over 9 minutes.  It's my favorite on the album and has some amazing lyrics to it.  It's catchy and all the parts are well constructed.  10/10.

13. Whatsername - A slow song which is EXCELLENT.  10/10.

Overall, Green Day fans need to get this if they don't already.  A solid album and one of Green Day's best.
255410
This is a good album.  I really liked their previous singer but Noora is fabulous too, which leads to my only knock on this album. The band can certainly rock. Songs are all good to excellent, band musicianship and vocals excellent, new singer is a rare gem, but the mix is lacking.  Noora's vocals are buried too far down in the mix. It really detracts from the overall musical experience and album's impact. A better mix could have really propelled this album and the band further forward.  This band is often spoken of as being in the same heavy metal genre as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. But those bands make it a point not to hide or bury their good lead vocals. What makes them great is the complete blend of musical talent, songs and strong vocals. If you listen to Judas Priest or Iron Maiden, and most other famous rock bands and compare the mix, I think you would agree. It has nothing to do with the style of music; it's a band members' thing usually. A band should be just that, all out there together. I liked the album enough to buy it anyway but I sincerely hope they come out with a better remixed version soon
806076
Great album from a great band. I love Chris' voice!
4761067
I was worried about this album initially because it had been awhile since we had heard any new music from them. During a 5 year hiatus, the band members had all moved on and pursued different things. I was concerned the band may have lost their touch. Thankfully I was wrong. This is a great album. If you're on the fence about it, it's currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime so I'd give it a chance.
1314827
Good stuff.  Glad bands still write songs with melodies and solos. These guys do it well
889539
Whether you love this band, or don't really know them.. I am sure that you will enjoy this album.  Buy it.
4263871
I really like this album, the band has a similar feel to Two Door Cinema Club, one of my favorite bands, which is kind of like a mix between U2 and The Killers.
It's got a nice mix of fast and slower songs, and it is at least worth giving the album a listen.
1799069
This is a great album from a great band. The harmonies created by the vocalists are breathtaking and really are the heart of the album. Their music is just country enough that fans of that genre will appreciate them, but they don't have the "twang" that many non-country fans (like myself) don't like. A favorite track is "Diners." This band is definitely one to keep an eye on! If you enjoy this album, you should also check out their first one. It's a great album, too!
269181
Great band, killer album, like it a lot. Somehow managed to maintain the rawness and energy for many albums and live shows. Good stuff!
761769
I bought this album back in the day because of all the good reviews that it received.  If you like this band you should love this one.  Quirky songs with excellent production and musicianship.