30 Seconds To Mars Review

Released: Aug 13, 2002
Label: Immortal
Genres: Post-Grunge
Number Of Tracks: 12
There is nothing amazing on this album, but every once in a while you get into one of those moods where this album just sounds awesome.

Sound:	9.3
Lyrics:	9
Impression:	9.3
Overall rating:	9.2
Users rating:	9.2
Comments:	20

overall: 9

Featured review by: killmequickly28, on september 30, 2005

Sound: I see a lot of reviews for the new album but none for this one which is a little odd. Don't get me wrong, the new album is badass. But it doesn't come close to this one mainly because while there similar in sound. Their musical styles are completely different. The music in this album is alot less mainstream sounding and more futuristic than "A Beatiful Lie." // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are good. A little weird at times, but Jared Leto is an amazing vocalist with a lot of talent. I really think this album showcases his skills better than the new album. // 9

Impression: Overall, this album is really, really good, in my opinion its better than the new one. I still recommend picking up "A Beautiful Lie" but if you want a more raw and rock sounding effort, then this is perfect for you and id start with it first. Songs that really showcase what a great band this is are: Capricorn, Fallen, Oblivion, Edge Of The Earth, and my favorite The End Of The Beginning. Great debut by one of the only good bands if not the only good band to have been put together by an actor. // 9

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: xANTxxMANx, on september 08, 2006

Sound: You can get totally lost in this album. Of course this band has changed a lot from this album to the next one, I think they have nailed what this generation of rock has lacked. Their guitars and different ambient noises make you seem like your in space (which is the subject of most of the songs). These guys are impressive and can be listened to over and over. Note that 30 seconds to mars isnt for everyone, but I know their is an audiance that craves this music like this and this band delivers. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are somewhat bland. I have to say that I'm not impressed with this albums lyrics but the group definatly improved as far as creating a story for each song in the new CD "A Beautiful Lie." Jared's singing is amazing, he's is one of the best singers of all time in my book. His raspy screams and his melodic tones in the songs can really alter your mood. So really. The lyrics might be complete cheese, but after a while you actually start to like it, not to mention his voice makes up for it. // 8

Impression: These guys are a new kind of emo-rock band, I am into breaking benjamin and stuff like that but I like this group. I Would say their best songs are "Fallen", "Capricorn (A Brand New Name)", and "Oblivion". I Love how these guys can't be really compared to anyone else as far as sound style goes. The downfall is that they were lost to mainstream "emo" music lovers. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Dammerung, on january 16, 2006

Sound: 30 Seconds To Mars has a very unique and ambient sound. Every song on this album is different and enjoyable, and none of them ever get old or dull. This album, after 2+ years is just as enjoyable to listen to now as it was then. The vocals are great. Jared Leto makes for an excellent lead singer. His voice is catchy and makes you want to sing along. Guitar and bass are what make these songs so everlasting. This album is ambient and kind of chilled out. Instrumental usage takes listeners to another zone, it is very impressive. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are deep. More so than most bands, the songs on this album are fantastically written and very pleasant to the ear. They flow perfectly with the music and are quite thought provoking. // 10

Impression: It's too bad that 30 Seconds To Mars is so underrated and undiscovered. Then again, it would be far worse if every one all of the sudden decided to become a fan for a month or two and then forgot they existed (i.e. Linkin Park anyone). What I personally love about this album is that most of the songs are quite long, most exceeding 4 minutes. They aren't rushed together or compacted to be a radio hit. The extended length allows the sound of the band to really sink in. This album has outlasted many on my playlist. There isn't really room for improvement. The most impressive songs on the album: 'End Of The Beginning', 'Edge Of The Earth', 'Fallen'. Every song is worth listening to. These 3 happen to stand out at the moment. I recommend this album for anyone really. It is a unique sound; it's something that nearly anyone can stop and say 'Hey, that's a damn good sound' about. // 9

Comments

[sector_seven]

Great album, hard to believe that the singer actualy made movies about getting high on crack and heroine. Amazing singing ans song writting when you listen close and read the lyrics it all makes sens.

[revoan]

Hmm, I'll buy some other time.

[devilshalo122]

i think that this album is a lot better than a beautiful lie

[MrMDogg]

Not a bad album, but it seems that it has 5-6 great songs, the rest are all just fills.

[bloodred16]

This album is incredible, tonnes better than beautiful lie!! It reminds me of Adema and the direction Adema should have gone in. Capricorn for me is the best song!

[hxcmetalman]

this album is absolutely mindblowing

[pigmaggots]

anyone that says the lyrics are bland for this album is a tool. The lyrics are immense for this...and dumbed down for the newer one.

Buy this cd!

[torYxx]

I hope 30stm goes back to there old way of sounding and writing.This cd is brilliant produce space rock vibe.There new cd doesnt even compare to this in terms of how well structured it is and overall sound.Its big and bold.

[punk man dude]

[XChemicalPanicX]

This album is amazing,and i'd recommend it to anyone who wants to free their mind for at least an hour. This cd is really something compared to all the other cd's out there. The latest cd has gave way to another wave of "emo" and I have to admit that I'm one of them. But i truly care for the first album and how it takes me to another level each time I listen to it!

[JackWilson12]

This is one of the best albums i own! Its spacey rock vibe makes me high! I recommend it! My favourite tracks on it are Oblivion, Capricorn, The Mission and edge of the earth! 10 out of 10

[millyloves30stm]

This is the most amazing album I have ever bought. Their lyrics are insane and shit can Leto scream!! Matt and Tomo's guitar playing skills are bloddy awesome and Shannon can play like hell!
I swear I've listened to that CD over 200 times and NONE of the songs I am sick of..
Simply amazing, proud to be in the Echelon!!!

Provehito In Altum

[HughF]

This band takes far too much flak for A Beautiful Lie. If people would just listen to this album instead...you get the general idea.

[staind_dust87]

I love this album, I don't know if it's as good as the new one, but pretty close. This one has more of a hard rock sound. Capricorn, Edge Of The Earth, Oblivion, and End Of The Beginning are my favorites.

[mickmars2]

it's been almost 6 months since i bought a beautiful lie and i still haven't got this album. i started listenin to 30sec again a few days ago after just kinda givin them a rest and now i've absorbed it all up i've been previewing tracks from this so now if you'll excuse me i gotta go buy it.....

[rockme]

at first I listened to "a beautiful lie" and I liked it, although it's a bit (or more? xD) mainstream. So when I started to listen to their first alb I was really impressed and confused, because it sounds completely different. It's rougher, harder, guitars are stronger and yeah... the second alb is like wine, the first is like bread, if you know what I mean. Both are good, but both of them have their very own distinct. The first alb also reminds me a bit of Nirvana o.ö"
30stm were also far away from mainstream with that alb but that doesn't mean they did a bad job, it's a really good longplayer.

My favourite songs are also Capricorn, Year Zero and Fallen. It's amazing how Jared makes it to sing in so many different ways- it really gets into your ears.
This alb grows on you, the more you hear it the better it becomes. Oh, and that doesn't stop

[Symmetry4321]

Oblivion and Edge of the Earth are actually thier best songs, but there some songs on the new record that beat most of this one

[diamondstars*]

One of my faves is Buddha for Mary and i absolutly love year zero

[xSophie]

This album is very cool. its not the music i'm really into because i don't like "emo" But I really like this, my fav track is buddha for mary.

[Vyccy]

This is an immense album, lets be honest.
A Beautiful Lie is amazing as well, but I love the sound of the guitars in this one more than a new one.
As someone's already said, it's more "raw".