Kill The Headlights Review

Release Date: Jun 26, 2007
Label: Immortal
Genres: Post-Grunge
Number Of Tracks: 12
Adema is here and awesome as ever with they're new punk CD “Kill The Headlights.�

Sound:	8.3
Lyrics:	6.3
Impression:	8.3
Overall rating:	7.6
Users rating:	6.1
Comments:	38

overall: 8.7

Featured review by: UG Team, on august 23, 2007

Sound: Adema for me was one of the first punk/grudge rock bands to meet my ears. I've always kind of been into a sort of alternative/screamo type genre and I must say some of their songs met me as a refreshing change. I still love my musical taste but some particular songs such as All These Years and Brand New Thing really stuck with me! Their beat seems to have that kind of '80s impression with their drums seeing you listen to certain songs and don't really pay attention to the rhythm yet with Adema's songs you can't seem to stop tapping right along with them. Something interesting I notices while viewing upon Adema's new CD "Kill The Headlights" is that when using their base they like to mix it right in with they're lyrics unlike you'd do with say power chords and solo's in particular. They're base seems to complement the vocals as well as visa versa. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Considering they do share some of their Screamo skills with their fans they don't seem to co-exist the two, being Vocals and screamo together as well with one another such as The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus or say Underoath and Senses Fail. Although I do truelly love the way they use their backup singers/vocals. They somewhat remind me of how Sum 41 likes to put their lyrics together at the same time and give it an new interesting view of the entire song. A great example of that would also be "Feeling This" by Blink 182 where they take the chorus and another verse and use them to complement one another. They seem to give you something new with every song but with the clever mix of simple solo licks and verses as well as the dramatic power chords their sound seems to mesh well. It isn't anything special in particular excluding like I said with the base. Excluding one song that I noticed that particularly stood out. On Days Go By the solo (2:22-2:33) and then the solo mixes with a series of power chords seemed to help make the words stick out in ways that you must listen and it just doesn't seem to let go. Personal impression of coarse! As for the singers voice, he's good but it's just a voice. He kinda reminds of Lost Prophets lead singer but I haven't listened to them in a few weeks. // 9

Impression: I believe this new CD "Kill The Headlights" Represents they're music with flying colors as well as gives you a variation of their skill towards music. As I said before some of their songs where preferred by me but hey, I'm picky! I believe without a doubt that no matter what kind of music your into excluding a specific few genre's that you will enjoy at least 1 song on this CD. It probably depends on your point of view for the most impressive songs on this CD but as I said before on the sound section of this review I enjoy "All These Years" and "Brand New Thing" most of all compared to the rest of songs on this album. If there was no other way to get those songs via iTunes or some other way that is legal, that's how I like to do things then I would most definatly go get this CD again. // 9

overall: 5.7

Reviewed by: madoc stone, on september 10, 2007

Sound: This CD is incredably good. I've noticed that in the past, Adema has addapted so well to style. Back when Adema's frontman Mark Chavez(John Davis's half-brother) was there, their way of playing in general was simple but good. After two cds, they adopted a new singer, Luke Caraccioli, for their CD Planets. They way of playing was totally different. So different that it did not sound at all like Adema but something with almost a seventies kind of sound to it. I was very impressed by how complex they became. It was as if the singer was needed to make the change in the band and they did very well. Unfortunately, their singer didn't stick around after to make a second, he was getting homesick and was tired of being on tour. So now a couple years later, they're back with their third singer, Bobby Reeves. Not only that, but a new member of the band, Ed Faris(guitars, synths, programming, and vocals) has replaced one of their original members, Mike Ransom. Kill The Headlights is kinda more like Adema when they started out but much more advanced and versital. This is a great buy. Their new singer is by far the best. You can tell that he's green but if he sticks around, I expect great things from him. If he doesn't, then I'm sure Adema will grow even more from it, as they have such in the past. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics aren't particularly the best portion of the CD. They're decent but nothing too special. However, All These Years, do actually have a certain style to the lyrics that are different from anything I've ever heard. You should look up those lyrics if you have a free minute. // 3

Impression: Overall, this is the best Adema CD yet. The singer has a pretty good voice and a great scream. I would gladly buy it again if I had to. I actually chose this over the new Korn CD, and that's really saying something. The only thing I don't really care too much for is the singer has certain areas of certain songs that are too repetitive and needs to try to change the vocals a little, but like I said before, he's still green. // 7

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: rberg79, on september 26, 2008

Sound: Adema comes out with a CD of a slightly different flavor- they've remained constant with their feel of hard/alternative rock but there is a new element of "electronic" sounds (if I can use the word in this context). The songs are overall more polished than those of their previous albums- it's apparent that they spent more time finding sounds and patterns that go well together to make the song flow well throughout. I was very impressed with the more professional feel of the sound of the music.

It would be difficult for me to tell you what the music sounds like or who similar artists are- the previous reviewers tried, and failed terribly. Adema has a really unique sound. I would venture to say, so long as I'm obligated in a review to attempt to help you relate to the songs on the album without actually hearing it, I would say that Adema shared musical similarities with Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory- the big difference between the two is that Linkin Park gave in to the rap/pop genre while Adema kept the original feel that defined them and then polished it up.. If this isn't too vague. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on this album were good but did not impress me that much. Even though Adema is one of my favorite bands, and has been from the start, I'm going to have to rate them lower than I want to for this category on this album. To be fair, however, I really like the lyrics for a couple of the songs - let me break it down for you by providing some specific examples.

Days Go By: I really like this song and the lyrics- but as always, it helps to be able to personally relate. You know when you get stuck in a rut- working a lot of overtime, waking up after a really hard semester, from when the days seem to be a blur? "Days go by... I just can't keep track of the time." Know what I mean?

All These Years: fantastic song. Fantastic lyrics. This one brings the average up, considering the lyrical value of some of the other songs.

Brand New Thing: good message, great sound, great song overall.

Invisible: here's one with which I have a little complaint. Excellent sound quality, great vocals, but I get the hint that different themes/messages are trying to come together, but just can't. Sounds like a song about a girl, or maybe about a search for personal identity but it's never really clear what they're trying to say to us.

Los Angeles: impeccable sound, but with little lyrical value.

It seems to be a little hit-and-miss with the lyrical content of the songs on their album. Overall they are good, and where content is lacking, the professional sound quality sweeps me away anyway. // 7

Impression: To sum it up, this album is a great new feel for Adema. Some diehard fans might object to the different path Adema has taken with this album, but I consider myself to be one and I think it's a refreshing change. Adema has been through a couple lead singers before- the first two were very talented and in my opinion, very similar. This lead's voice just belongs to different songs, if you know what I mean. He has an incredibly talented voice- I really like when it sounds like he's running low on air and rips out a casual vibrato, and he adds other little personal quirks to the songs- all of which I like.

I think that this album makes for some pleasant foreshadowing for a great album to come. This lead has taken the band in a new direction- this means to me that by the time their next album comes out, they'll really have their stuff together. I eagerly await their next album. If you want to try the album out on iTunes by buying a song or two, definitely get the songs "All These Years" and "Brand New Thing" and/or "Days Go By".. I really like that last one. // 9

Comments

[thedarkblues06]

First post, hah.

I like Adema's style, but I haven't listened to them besides such songs as Drowning and Speculum. Maybe I'll give it a listen.

[sowhat360]

I haven't heard adema in a while but I never thought of them as punk at all. Did they change their style? If so they're phonies.

[drenvital]

After their original vocalist left i stopped listening and btw its BASS not BASE

[poisonthewell19]

No offense but this review isn't the greatest. Punk/screamo? That doesn't even describe Adema.

[Seth Shadows]

=O they have a new vocalist?!?!?!?!
and a new CD?... wow.

drenvital wrote:

After their original vocalist left i stopped listening.

Mark Chavez. And I bet they're probably still Nu Metal.

[Seth Shadows]

And also.

Screamo? wtf? that's not a genre.
"They're" should be replaced by "their".

Did Luke Caraciolli come back. because that'd suck.

[Ivory_Soul]

How DARE they compare Adema to such lowly garbage as Screamo and punk! Adema is alternative heavy metal! Is this guy reviewing this lost it?

[Ivory_Soul]

The new singer is Bobby Reeves from former band Level. They got their new guitarist from Level as well...Ed Faris.

[Psycho Pigeon]

the old singer was Jonathan davis' half bother right?

[Seth Shadows]

Ivory_Soul wrote:

The new singer is Bobby Reeves from former band Level. They got their new guitarist from Level as well...Ed Faris.

not so bad then.

Psycho Pigeon wrote:

the old singer was Jonathan davis' half bother right?

yes

[Gambler82]

This review is the worst I've ever read on this site. the review is moronic in itself, but you could atleast read it over once after writing it and change some of the countless spelling mistakes. HORRIBLE dude!

[Nickm13]

the new album is a solid piece of mainstream hard rock. its nothing special, and since marky is gone, there isnt that "rap rock" feel, so they are pretty successful at shedding the "nu-metal" tag. And while the album has some catchy hooks and rocks pretty hard at places, its generic and boring. nothing new here. sorry. the album offers nothing new, or anything that you haven't heard a hundred times over. 7/10 because even though i

[Nickm13]

even though it has that same, radio-friendly rock feel as a hundred other bands, its enjoyable in its own right.

[VALISICUS]

we were supposed to open for these guys!
:'(

[ghost_killaz]

After Mark Chavez left they have never been the same, i was gonna go see them live in SR, CA but then i found out that Mark was no longer there so i decided not too!! Too bad i really liked the first two albums Adema, and Unstable

[rg7aaron]

The person who wrote this review needs some serious education.

[fonsaceme21]

Hey evrybody! This CD is really good, cause it's nice 2 see Adema coming back into their previous sound w/ Chavez. I highly recommend that evrybody should go out and purchase this CD. Give this talented group the support they deserve! I def give this album a 10 outa 10!!

[Nick_porter333]

Who was the singer on 'planets'? Thats the only album of theirs i know...

[fonsaceme21]

Luke Cariccioli or somethin like that. He was their second singer. Mark Chavez was their first singer, who was unbelievable. Now their third singer is Bobby Reeves, who is also anothr talented singer. Check out what this guy can do by buyin their new album, Kill the Headlights. U won't be disappointed.

[Neloangelo818]

wtf last time i heard adema they were on projekt revolution and they were numetal.

but that was like 2001-2002

[Neloangelo818]

i just listened to one of the new songs on the myspace. its NOT anything like punk, screamo or any of the genres listed in the review. its got some industrial elements and is still sub par nu metal.

[ready2breakdown]

i hope this is a joke, or a CD mix-match or something, because Adema resembles NOTHING of PUNK at all!

[I_I]

As it been said already, you've got the genre wrong. I too only listen to the Mark Chavez stuff. The new stuff just doesn't impress me. I'll give this a listen, maybe they still have something.

[xmurderoticax]

lol, this band still is, and always will be nu metal trash.

[frozensoul]

FINALLY THEY'VE COME OUT W/ KILL THE HEADLIGHTS, I HOPE IT'S AS GOOD AS THEIR SELF TITLED ALBUM

[yukonjack]

Wow great review "UG Team" um, I think I going to unregister now

[skindred]

fonsaceme21 wrote:

Hey evrybody! This CD is really good, cause it's nice 2 see Adema coming back into their previous sound w/ Chavez. I highly recommend that evrybody should go out and purchase this CD. Give this talented group the support they deserve! I def give this album a 10 outa 10!!

the only album that gets 10/10 for me was pantera - cowwboys from hell.

[BoF]

seriously get a spell checker....

[lozzdude]

Punk/Screamo WTF!!!!

Adema are Nu-metal/Hard Rock

[RockMusicFan]

This may not be the best Adema album, but it's a lot better than Planets. Also, they are a lot better live with Bobby Reeves as the singer.

[Unkempt]

Adema Punk/Screamo right? I guess that makes Senses Fail Alternative now huh? What'd you write this review in 3 minutes?

This CD, I find, is the best this band has made yet, I've listened to them since they started with Marky Chavez, and I'm got an affinity for more vocalism in songs, and this CD matches that, while Unstable had its taste of alternative/rap mixed into some of its nu-metalness. Planets, to me, was just a filler to let us know they're still alive, but it was not worth the buy. If you understand where I'm coming from, and preferred their older stuff to Planets, buy this CD and you won't be disappointed like you were last.

Two words: Spell Check

[rberg79]

Review #1 sucked. Here's why.

-Adema for me was one of the first punk/grudge rock bands to meet my ears.
Adema is not punk or grudge rock.

Comparing them to red jump suit apparatus, blink 182, and sum 41 is not appropriate.

The second review was accurate and the reviewer obviously put some thought into it.

[whatiaminstead]

i love this album, but wouldnt at all call it punk. i heard a solid rock tone that was less brutal than their early work, but a big improvement from Planets. i think this is excellent stuff for having just gone through ANOTHER lineup change.

[SMBoo28]

they are not punk at all

they were originally Nu-metal on their first LP
their second was still Nu-metal however not as heavy and including melodic songs like So Fortunate & Promises their third cd was more hard rock oriented and their newest one is hard rock/metal

[rberg79]

haha i became the second reviewer after I submitted my opinion.. funny stuff =)

[ThatWouldBeJon]

rberg79 wrote:

Review #1 sucked. Here's why.

-Adema for me was one of the first punk/grudge rock bands to meet my ears.
Adema is not punk or grudge rock.

Comparing them to red jump suit apparatus, blink 182, and sum 41 is not appropriate.

The second review was accurate and the reviewer obviously put some thought into it.

couldnt have said it better myself.

[kgranlund]

I bought this cd and no screaming is in it at all but it is great. Id get it for All These Years

[handbanana78]

Am i the only one who trully likes all Adema's albums?!?!?!?! oh well marky is back!!! YAI!