New Lagwagon Album - Resolve

widzjnent · 10-31-2005, 12:12 PM

Best poppunk band lagwagon released a new album today, titled resolve.
I ordered it a couple of days ago but haven't got it yet.
If theres anyone who's got the album, I would appreciate you're opinion on it.
I can't imagine it is going to be a dissapointment.

Kif · 10-31-2005, 12:21 PM

I was never much of a fan of Blaze. I always thought that it dragged out a little, and besides a few impressive standout tracks, it was quite bland.

Resolve is a step up most definately, but it still lacks character. There are a lot more songs which have their own feel to them, much like those off Let's Talk About Feelings. But I can't help but feel Lagwagon are trying too hard to come up with diverse riffs. Songs like "Automatic" and "Virus" feel a little gimmicky, even though both are fun to listen to.

6/10 from me. I think Lagwagon made a huge comeback after Blaze, even though this album hasn't been that well commercialized. Still, they can and have certainly done better.

widzjnent · 10-31-2005, 12:36 PM

As with Lagwagon, I need to hear their albums a couple of times. They all grew on me the more I heard it.

All of their albums had another sound. I guess Resolve is very different from Blaze. I only heard the song Automatic, I agree with you that it feels a little gimmicky and it don't really sounds like them. Also with Automatic, I needed to hear it a couple of times: the more I heard it, the more I liked it.

I don't think Lagwagon want their albums to be commercialized, they're not like that.

Kif · 10-31-2005, 12:40 PM

Yeah, Lagwagon have always tried to stay more low-key than other Fat Wreck bands. I really admire Lagwagon actually, for not jumping on this "We hate American/Bush/People/Whatever" bandwagon. They just play great music for fans, which is all that matters I guess. I just think Lagwagon have a sort of unoriginal sound. They have some amazing and addictive songs, but take them apart and it feels like it's missing something with a lot of them.

Still, there's worse bands, so why not just enjoy Lagwagon for what they are I suppose. Good album, I suggest picking it up. Not the best older style pop-punk album of the year, but a decent attempt

albert_bass · 10-31-2005, 01:00 PM

I can't wait for this album.

I loved Blaze even when Trashed or Let's talk about feelings still pwn it, and I agree their sound on automatic is really changed, but I definately trust on this band.

Gnarmageddon · 10-31-2005, 01:21 PM

I've been listening to Lagwagon a lot. I just listened to Double Plaidinum the other day. Great album.

I didn't even know they had a new one due out, but I'll make sure to listen to it when I can.

albert_bass · 10-31-2005, 01:54 PM

Listen to their live in a dive Spence.

NOW.

***Mute Print*** · 10-31-2005, 01:58 PM

I not really into Lagwagon that much. I listened to some of their stuff a while back, and it was just okay for me.

I think I have like 5 albums from them on my computer...

Gnarmageddon · 10-31-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_bass

Listen to their live in a dive Spence.

NOW.

k

/downloads it from you on slsk

albert_bass · 10-31-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mute Print

I not really into Lagwagon that much. I listened to some of their stuff a while back, and it was just okay for me.

I think I have like 5 albums from them on my computer...

Listen to Trashed.

Or at least to Coffee and cigarettes and Stokin' the neighbours.

***Mute Print*** · 10-31-2005, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_bass

Listen to Trashed.

Okay, it's one of the 5 I have, so I will.

albert_bass · 10-31-2005, 02:11 PM

Cool, tell me your thoughts then when you do.

Pete · 10-31-2005, 02:32 PM

I was totally gonna make this thread yesterday, but none of the tracks on the new album has a title that transforms well into a thread title.

I think the new album sounds a bit rushed - albeit that probably just means it's more honest. It's good, but it's one of the Wagons weakest.

***Mute Print*** · 10-31-2005, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_bass

Cool, tell me your thoughts then when you do.

I just finished listening to it, and it was surprisingly good.

I'll probably have to dowbnload the new album at some point.

albert_bass · 10-31-2005, 03:18 PM

Well, trashed is just awesome. I don't think there's another Lagwagon album so great. Maybe try "Duh" and "Let's talk about feelings" next, I'm glad you liked it.

sub-bass · 10-31-2005, 05:27 PM

I can't wait

k1ckthecat · 10-31-2005, 06:26 PM

I never could get into this band, I love Billy Club, Never Stops, and Falling Apart from Blaze, but the remaining tracks like Max Says really turn me off.

widzjnent · 11-01-2005, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_bass

Well, trashed is just awesome. I don't think there's another Lagwagon album so great. Maybe try "Duh" and "Let's talk about feelings" next, I'm glad you liked it.

I think Duh is their best album. Then Trashed>Blaze=Double Plaidinum=Let's talk about feelings>Hoss.
I don't think that's really accurate; they're all awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatPete

I was totally gonna make this thread yesterday, but none of the tracks on the new album has a title that transforms well into a thread title.

I think the new album sounds a bit rushed - albeit that probably just means it's more honest. It's good, but it's one of the Wagons weakest.

Haha, you always want to make an original thread title. It's difficult because all of the songs due to the life (and death) of derrick plourde, aren't they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub-bass

I can't wait

Can't wait either.

Drop The Baby · 11-01-2005, 04:25 AM

They're pretty good, they're doing a big european tour soon so i'll see them on that. I reckon Duh is their best, but me and Albert could talk about that all day

The Live In A Dive's good then?

Drop The Baby · 11-01-2005, 04:51 AM

Just found you can stream the new album here. I don't have f'ucking flash or wahtever so i can't, but here you go: http://punknews.org/

10-31-2005, 12:12 PM	#1
widzjnent Registered Abuser Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 728	New Lagwagon Album - Resolve Best poppunk band lagwagon released a new album today, titled resolve. I ordered it a couple of days ago but haven't got it yet. If theres anyone who's got the album, I would appreciate you're opinion on it. I can't imagine it is going to be a dissapointment.

10-31-2005, 01:21 PM	#6
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,238	I've been listening to Lagwagon a lot. I just listened to Double Plaidinum the other day. Great album. I didn't even know they had a new one due out, but I'll make sure to listen to it when I can.
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10-31-2005, 02:32 PM	#13
Pete bullfag dig dong Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Location: Location. Posts: 24,223	I was totally gonna make this thread yesterday, but none of the tracks on the new album has a title that transforms well into a thread title. I think the new album sounds a bit rushed - albeit that probably just means it's more honest. It's good, but it's one of the Wagons weakest.
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10-31-2005, 12:21 PM	#2
Kif i dont need no damn title Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 34,789	I was never much of a fan of Blaze. I always thought that it dragged out a little, and besides a few impressive standout tracks, it was quite bland. Resolve is a step up most definately, but it still lacks character. There are a lot more songs which have their own feel to them, much like those off Let's Talk About Feelings. But I can't help but feel Lagwagon are trying too hard to come up with diverse riffs. Songs like "Automatic" and "Virus" feel a little gimmicky, even though both are fun to listen to. 6/10 from me. I think Lagwagon made a huge comeback after Blaze, even though this album hasn't been that well commercialized. Still, they can and have certainly done better.

10-31-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
widzjnent Registered Abuser Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 728	As with Lagwagon, I need to hear their albums a couple of times. They all grew on me the more I heard it. All of their albums had another sound. I guess Resolve is very different from Blaze. I only heard the song Automatic, I agree with you that it feels a little gimmicky and it don't really sounds like them. Also with Automatic, I needed to hear it a couple of times: the more I heard it, the more I liked it. I don't think Lagwagon want their albums to be commercialized, they're not like that.

10-31-2005, 12:40 PM	#4
Kif i dont need no damn title Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 34,789	Yeah, Lagwagon have always tried to stay more low-key than other Fat Wreck bands. I really admire Lagwagon actually, for not jumping on this "We hate American/Bush/People/Whatever" bandwagon. They just play great music for fans, which is all that matters I guess. I just think Lagwagon have a sort of unoriginal sound. They have some amazing and addictive songs, but take them apart and it feels like it's missing something with a lot of them. Still, there's worse bands, so why not just enjoy Lagwagon for what they are I suppose. Good album, I suggest picking it up. Not the best older style pop-punk album of the year, but a decent attempt

10-31-2005, 01:00 PM	#5
albert_bass Unibrow punx unite! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unibrowland Posts: 5,800	I can't wait for this album. I loved Blaze even when Trashed or Let's talk about feelings still pwn it, and I agree their sound on automatic is really changed, but I definately trust on this band.

10-31-2005, 01:54 PM	#7
albert_bass Unibrow punx unite! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unibrowland Posts: 5,800	Listen to their live in a dive Spence. NOW.

10-31-2005, 01:58 PM	#8
*Mute Print* Better You Than Me! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Slums of Buffalo Posts: 10,922	I not really into Lagwagon that much. I listened to some of their stuff a while back, and it was just okay for me. I think I have like 5 albums from them on my computer...

10-31-2005, 02:11 PM	#12
albert_bass Unibrow punx unite! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unibrowland Posts: 5,800	Cool, tell me your thoughts then when you do.

10-31-2005, 03:18 PM	#15
albert_bass Unibrow punx unite! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unibrowland Posts: 5,800	Well, trashed is just awesome. I don't think there's another Lagwagon album so great. Maybe try "Duh" and "Let's talk about feelings" next, I'm glad you liked it.

10-31-2005, 05:27 PM	#16
sub-bass To servo and protect Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 642	I can't wait

10-31-2005, 06:26 PM	#17
k1ckthecat \O/ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,132	I never could get into this band, I love Billy Club, Never Stops, and Falling Apart from Blaze, but the remaining tracks like Max Says really turn me off.

11-01-2005, 04:25 AM	#19
Drop The Baby England Til I Die Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,396	They're pretty good, they're doing a big european tour soon so i'll see them on that. I reckon Duh is their best, but me and Albert could talk about that all day The Live In A Dive's good then?

11-01-2005, 04:51 AM	#20
Drop The Baby England Til I Die Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,396	Just found you can stream the new album here. I don't have f'ucking flash or wahtever so i can't, but here you go: http://punknews.org/