Very oldschool yet newer sound...
580200
I just got done listening to a preview of the whole cd and it is amazing... It really makes up for their last cd which I did not like very much... the vocals have really improved... and there is not much rap... yet it have a very oldschool 311 feel to it... awesome cd go out and buy it tomorrow... I will be there when the store opens for it!
2554421
I am writing to tell you what a joy this album is. My brother got this for me along w/ Killers, Franz, Modest Mouse and other stuff. Heard a lot of the others before, but not this. It reminded me of a band I listened to back in 1990 called Kitchens of Distinction, specificlly "Drive that Fast" and "Within the Daze of Passion."

That being said, this group is still a refreshing part of a wave of better music ranging from Badly Drawn Boy to Modest Mouse. It is just fun to perk up to good tunes whether they be poppish or introspective. Remember Talk Talk, Joy Division, Gene Loves Jezebel, Dead can Dance and Bel Canto... they are all gone! I miss those bands dearly. This new wave of tunes reminds me of those and other bands of years gone by, really good, fun bands.
1885033
This is nothing New, by any means, But. To me, That is what I was wanting at the time,
There is so Much, "NEW".. music / material out there, That is so cookie cutter standard CRAP,
I feel discouraged at times. Until, I came across this Little Gem. This Recording sounds Like a Very Familiar yet ((WELCOME))
Return to the late 70's / 80's Hard Blues Rock. I hear Hints of Deep Purple, WhiteSnake, And cant help but hear A bit of Pink Cream 69.. It you like these 3 bands.. YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECORDING !!  Not a weak Component to this release, Lyrics, Music, Musicianship, and Production.. ALL VERY GOOD. Yes..I would buy this again
1155195
But sounding out of place is not a bad thing, especially when the majority of the current scene is filled with auto-tuned dreck, or the latest hipster bands trying their hardest to dilute 2 minutes of melody into a 50 minute 'masterwork'.  Thankfully Fitz and the Tantrums haven't forgot what got them attention; great melodic songs that sound 'retro' while still having a distinctive sound of their own.  They managed to keep some of the 60's soul sound while adding some 80's touches to the songs.  It's a bit different from their last album, but not a sudden jolt.  The first single "Out of My League" is not a bad start to the album, but tracks "6 AM", "Spark" and "Fool's Gold" will grab you even more, especially after a few listens.  Highly recommended if you like Fitz's last effort!
449529
That late sixties early seventies vibe.. classic rock
3351602
I must ashamedly admit that most of these songs are completely new to me. I was never much of a glam fan, although I'd heard some songs of the era, mostly Bowie and the occasioanal T.Rex tune.

First off, the band makes these songs sound new, "20th Century Boy" in particular. I wouldn't have guessed that they were remakes. It just sounded to me like DL had written a new album.

Second, the band really must love the songs and/or bands that they'd covered, The energy is at a very high level.

And not all of this is glam. There's some ELO, Blondie, Faces, and others.

Sure I'd heard "Rock On", "No Matter What", and "Don't Believe a Word many times over the last 30 odd years, but here they SOUND new.  The  It's actually the ones that I HADN'T heard that are most interesting. My favorite has to be their version of The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset". Just a great melody over a typically heavy Def Leppard rhythm section.

Lastly, this makes me want to go back to the source and check out some of these artists that I'd missed (or more likely unjustly ignored) all those years ago.

This disc make me realize, once again, that these guys, like most musicians, are music FANS first and foremost. And for them to create something this good only drives that point further home.

A good buy and damned near a must have.
3212143
Apparently, you don't just pick up after some 20 years right where you left off.  They spend the first half of this fine album finding themselves; the second half is far better.  It sound like the prelude to a much better album, perhaps something legendary, as they were back in the day - hopefully, we won't have to wait another 20 years.
4463146
This is an old group that is getting airplay again in European venues, and on internet radio stations.

Very popular music with a good beat in Austria, Germany, South Tyrol, and Switzerland.

Almost 40 years old, and most of the music remains upbeat !  Try out  " G&ouml;, do schaust "
1650264
I bought this on a whim, as the sound samples were interesting. I sure got more than I bargained for!

This is of the new groups doing a sort of "modern prog" with a much heavier feel. BUT!!!!!!!!!!! The beauty of We Insist! is that they use dynamics and musical voicing like more mature groups do. The singer is quite unique, and with no disrespect intended in the least, sounds like he's from my area (Missouri) of the world. In fact, his singing is what makes this so attractable/listenable. Also the use of woodwinds is a nice addition to the heavy sound.

This gives hope to a "new sound" while showing musical respect to the past. Thanks WE INSIST!
1252791
Not bad, a departure from the older stuff, but I liked it.  I listened to a lot of Ambient and Electronic Music back in the day, so I find a lot of this is stuff that was done 10 or more years ago...  Even still, it is only $5 and I think it's well worth it if you have an open mind.

If you like any of this, be sure to check out Aphex Twin "Selected Ambient Works Vol2" and Autechre "Amber", "Basscadet", and "Tri Repetae".
3683293
I mean it - they have grown so much from were they were some ten years ago with music. They have grown immensely, but it hasn't all been that terrible :) Some things deviate from their traditional stuff, but you can still play one of their songs and know who is on the other side of the speaker.

Some songs I fire up when I want to get pumped up for a workout (waterfall) while other songs I just play for background music when I need to chill. It's a good collection of songs - I'd say go for it.
1036505
NOTHING LIKE THE GOLDEN OLDIES!!!!!...MUSIC WAS JUST MUCH BETTER BACK IN THE DAY,HUH?!?
THE MUSIC SOUNDS CLEAR AND CRISP...GREAT BUY!!!!!!!!
2481248
First let me start off with that I first discovered this band and fell in love with them not that long ago... so my love for them is still pretty fresh. Nothing, that you've heard in the media this band is very original and creative. I'm amazed that barely anyone knows about them... They have been around since 1997! Anyways, this sound is crisp and fresh. With lots of (tastefull) screaming and guitars and sometimes even pianos. I don't listen to music like this (emo/hardcore/screamo) but its so good and its not only yelling and screaming like some pople might suspect. I gave them a try and you should too, because after them you'll have a new view of what music really is.
4706791
Maybe, if you hear this music now, released almost 25 years ago, it's gonna sound old-fashioned and even boring. But this was the real sound of the early 80s in Australia, and maybe after a few listenings you'll end up loving this, as it happened to me. Mostly, it has great melodies, and a groovy and catchy sound. Also, everloving songs... please just listen to "In vain" and the AMAZING "Learn to smile"
4063659
I brought the music and i love it because not only is it old school it sounds wonderful.  The refreshing sound without all of the profanity and exploiting women.  Today music has really changed and i am never giving up on old school music.  Today, these artist are not creative they have music prepared for them by machines but in the old school days.  The groups actually created their own sound and had the instruments to play and make that sound come to life. They took the time to read music put sound to it and sell it.  Not like today, these artist don't have a clue to what is really in preparing sound and having people enjoy it because they know that the sound is authentic not something created from a machine.  Nothing like the good ole music!
1266103
It's always refreshing to hear something new that sounds nothing like anything that's out there now. With sounds of 60's do wop with an urban twist, Amy Winehouse brings brand new flavor to the music scene. You won't be disappointed!!
3876896
I gotta say I really enjoy this album. It does have a lot of the early 80's elements to it, but has a fuller sound then anything back then did.
I normally listen to darker, harder hitting stuff, but this just grabbed my attention. Glad it did.