Sound: 7
Lyrics: 7
Originality: 5
Overall: 6.3

Comments: This CD reeks teenage love/angst/etc. That's not to say it's not a good album (it's okay), but it's nothing we haven't heard several times before. The music is okay, the lyrics are okay (if a bit adolescent; I mean read this: "Letting out the noise inside of me/Every windowpane is shattering/Cutting out my words before I speak/This is how it feels to not believe."), so really, overall, it's an okay album.

If you're into the heartbroken songs of a teenage boy, then this album is for you. If not, then I'd suggest another album. It's a good listen if you're tired of your other albums, but it's not really something I'd listen to when I know there's better music out there. Don't get me wrong; they're talented kids (I love their violinist, Sean Mackin) . . . They just need to grow up a bit.

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