Released: Feb 14, 2010
Genre: Alternative Rock, Neo-progressive Rock, Space Rock
Label: Self-released
Number Of Tracks: 11
AVA has proven again that they can have a diverse and well blending sound. The lyrics deep and inspriational.
Love
Reviewed by:
screamo36, on february 17, 2010 5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sound: The sound of AVA has been clearly defined in the first two releases, WDNTW and I-Empire. What makes this album so much different than the previous releases? Well the sound has many of the same ideas, lots of reverb and delays, but as a whole the album has this sort of cinematic and prestigous sound. This makes since because of the intent to release the movie making LOVE the soundtrack. When the CD opens with the latin titled intro that might sway even devout AVA fans like myself. The Album starts at track 2 as far as I'm concerned. The album starts and ends with a bang making for the cinematic ideea. Where the proverbial climax should be is the epic Letters to God II. This track along with Flight of Apollo, Halucinations, Young London, and Some Origons of Fire make for the epicness expected with Tom's claims for rock rejuvination. Finally the album does have certain weaker songs, but more good than bad. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are deep and very poetic. The album is divided into both radio friendly lyrics and deeper meaningful rhyme. Tom Delounge has proven to be a great lyricist even if his live shows aren't his strong suit. The lyrics fit the theme of the album. The songs are very uplifting and inspirational. // 9
Impression: AVA has proven again that they can have a diverse and well blending sound. The lyrics deep and inspriational. The album is free of charge at their modlife site so you are definently getting a gift. Tom hopes that his album will boost his bands fanbase. This tactic didn't fare well for radiohead but putting a whole CD out for free is gutsy which defines AVA from the begining. Give the album a chance once or twice though and it starts to grow into a a top album on the playlist. Best to listen while night driving. // 9
Love
Reviewed by:
JJWarnock, on february 22, 2010 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Love is a wonderous masterpiece of sci fi bliss. To me, the album/film duo will always be based around the the blink 182 song "asthenia", illustrating the loneliness of an astronaut stranded in space. The album it's self is an epic labour of love where everything is done to the biggest scale. The most impressive aspects of this record are the amazing intros and some of the simple guitar riffs that feel like magic when listening to. The lead guitar riff at the start and post chorus of the song titled letters to god part II is one of the most catchy pieces of guitar I have heard since "the adventure" riff. The track Young London also gives the same soaring feel. A very strong album with only one or two fillers. The fact that it is free is also a testimony to the bands commitment and strong message behind the record, trying to convey the deeper meanings of life that anyone can connect with. For me, Epic Holiday is the song of the album as it the feel good anthem tom got wrong with everythings magic. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Very meaningful lyrics with a softer side for single release opportunites. The lyrics focus on the thoughts of the would be lead character of the movie LOVE, who is pondering life as he sits alone in space, with all the time in the world. This incite of lyrics gives a theme to the band on a whole as well as questioning the readers view of life themselves. As we know, toms not the best of singers but he gives it his all. // 8
Impression: AVA's strongest album by far. Best songs:
01. Epic Holliday
02. Letters to God part II
03. Young London
04. Hallucinations
05. Soul Survivor
Some parts of the songs are just a breath of fresh air, real music. You can hear the time and effort put into this by the band. Addictive riffs, great lyrics, strong moral message, great imagery and theme. Could be more songs, exisiting songs could do without some of the overlong outros/intros.
Some amazing songs. Letters to God Part II riff is one of the best riffs I have literally ever heard. GOOD JOB TOM! // 9
Love
Reviewed by:
unregistered, on march 05, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: The band, as we all know shoots for a larger than life atmospheric sound which they nail to perfection on all 3 albums. Love's sound follows the lead of I-Empire staying on the lighter side of emotion, but they add some of the heaviest riffs they've ever had on some of Love (Young London, Some Origins Of Fire). You must follow the story of the album to understand the music completely. Not one song is weak, if you can catch the message presented by the entire package as a whole. AVA sets out to deliver a message with each of its albums and Love packs a very powerful punch. I, like Tom, challenge you to find the meaning for yourself, once you do, this album will completely blow your mind. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Tom's voice is in perfect harmony with the music at all times. The melodies he creates with his voice intertwine and push along with the music to really drive every song and its listener to new heights of inspiration and hope. Some people might have described Tom's choice of words as childish at some points, but you have to understand that that is what he is shooting for. He is trying to capture the essence of what it's like when you're a child. Imagine how great life would be if we could understand things they way we do now with the pureness and positive way of looking at them as a children do. No word is out of place on Love, the words were more than carefully chosen to display exactly what Tom is trying to portray. // 10
Impression: I downloaded this album for free, like everyone else, but as soon as I can buy an actual CD I will. Listen to the whole thing through completely a few times, you need all the songs in the right order to really feel the message and the vibe.
I think the overall message is astounding, if you fail to find it, you're really missing out. This is stuff that could truly be life changing to some if taken right. Tom speaks of life a lot on all 3 Albums but never does his philosophy come through stronger and clearer than on Love. Don't let the name fool you, this album isn't boy loves girl mushy gooey songs, but a greater love, the truest love, and the understanding of Love.
Thank you AVA for creating an album about life for life that changes lives, I know you've changed mine and inspired me to do so much more with my own life.
Love
Reviewed by:
Musicismylife77, on february 25, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Let me start off by saying "Love" is absolutely something you wanna pick up if you like deep lyrics, and innovative music. Love takes you to a whole new world at times if you are just sitting there, thinking, and listening to this album. The album starts off with an intro, named in Latin, that is less then impressive but sets the right mood. Then it slowly drifts into "The Flight Of Apollo" One of the most energetic and moving songs in the album. The overall sound for this album, while it still sounds like AVA, has definitely changed. This album is more cinematic. Many more new sound effects, and has a lot of climax sounding songs. Making it pretty clear that while the songs can most definitely relate to you in your life, it also has something to do with their feature film "LOVE." The only thing I can say is that even though the music sounds great, they are not using their talent to it's full extent as the guitar riffs and drums sometimes sounding lackluster compared to previous records. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album are probably Angels & Airwaves best work overall. Although some of the lyrics may come of as cheesy or corny in certain choruses, "Epic Holiday, Flight Of Apollo," You learn to look past it and realize you wouldn't have it any other way. It makes the album sound more uplifting. As always Tom has perfectly added his lyrics to all the songs, making little tweaks and twists that always make you come back just so you can hear a certain line. Definitely something that makes the album so addicting. I've always heard that Tom is not a great singer live and that people hate his voice, but I find his singing skills just perfect for this kind of music. Even when it's live. Tom delivers his lyrics with such passion, If you are new to Tom's voice, you may not like it, but it grows on you. Also there is something slightly different about his vocals in this album and it's extremely difficult to place your finger on. Overall outstandingly done. // 9
Impression: Overall this album is probably my favorite by Angels & Airwaves, but the amazing thing is it's just different enough to make you come back to some classic AVA songs. The top 5 songs on the album (out of ten not including the intro song) in my opinion are
01. "Shove": this song is my favorite because even though it keeps it pretty simple musically the lyrics and sway of the song are incredible, it just instantly puts you in a great mood. Most likely not anyone else's choice for best song but something about it just strikes a chord.
02. "The Moon Atomic (...Fragments & Fictions)": this song may have the best lyrics in the album, as well as a catchy opening riff. As the song doesn't have much of a climax you don't grow bored because of the new instrumental parts that come and go, as well as following the great lyrics.
03. "Soul Survivor (...2012)": this song starts with a intriguing opening synth sound, and then Tom coming in with almost ghostly lyrics, I got shivers down my spine when I first heard it. Once again great lyrics and backed with one of the better songs musically. Good solid work throughout the song with a climax and a concluding ending.
04. "The Flight Of Apollo": the true opener to the album, starts of with an amazing effect that just instantly lures you to the song, I can't explain the effect, but you get the drift. We then here Tom in a muffled voice begin to talk and kinda sing. The first line in the album is "I'm falling, and somethings reaching out." This automatically made me interested with the way it was integrated into the background. The song finally explodes about 1:30 with a driving guitar riff similar to certain riffs from Tom's former band "Box Car Racer." This song is one of the best musically. There is also an extremely cool turn-table effect in the chorus.
05. "Letters To God, Part II": this song has an amazing intro, like nothing else heard from Angels & Airwaves, this song is also one of the best musically if not the best. The lyrics in this song are probably the saddest/deepest on the record. Talking about God and being lost and needing answers. Very emotional song.
Well you know what I love about the album, the one thing I dislike that's worth mentioning is that I'm not a fan of how they had intros and tags in 90% of the songs, like The Intro to one song being on the track for the previous, it makes it annoying when you are on mix. For instance the song "Young London" Has a intro type thing for the song "Shove" as you hear an electronic version of the drum beat for the song as well as the intro played on piano. Now this sounds amazing, the problem is if you get Young London on a mix, Young London ends, you hear this drum beat and piano, and it goes nowhere, but that's the price you pay for an album that is meant to be listened to as a whole. Not much of a complaint but just annoying at times, Overall, this album is a masterpiece, and it's free. You can't miss it, Go grab it at their website now and take a listen. You won't be disappointed. // 9
Love
Reviewed by:
DeLongeFan182, on february 24, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Clearly this is the best Angels & Airwaves record yet. I could not believe how ridiculously amazing this album is. To fully appreciate it, you have to listen to it with good quality headphones one. It's so sonically pleasing, and the soundscapes are endless. Reminds me of a Pink Floyd kind of record, just modern. Tom has come so far as a singer/songewriter/guitarist its outstanding. I consider it it's own genre because that how damn amazing it is. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Tom DeLonge has written his best lyrics yet in this record. It's hard to believe this is the same guy that wrote "F--k A Dog" or "Just About Done". My personal favourite is "Letters To God Pt.2". It sounds nothing like the first one but the chorus lyric is amazing: "And Dear God; I found out the same things we learn when we die, I found out the truth is, it's all a big lie, I find that the words are hard to describe, I tell you I'm lost here, awaiting reply". It's just pure genius. And his singing? It couldn't be better. // 10
Impression: This is the best record. I haven't stopped listening to it since the day it was released, it just doesn't get old. The album is perfectly produced, perfectly, perfect everything. Out of everything I've listened to so far in my life, this is the most impressive. And I listen to pretty much everything (excluding rap, hip hop). I don't feel there is one bad track on this record, everything song has it's place, and it all slides together nicely. I can't wait for the hard copy and the movie because I will purchase and watch them both. It couldn't possibly be lost or stolen because it's free so if my computer died, I'd just go on someone else's and get it again. // 10
Love
Reviewed by:
unregistered, on february 19, 2010 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: When Angels & Airwaves first came together as a band, this CD is basically what they described themselves as. Super long cinematic breaks, the fusion of psychedelic and punk, and epic music. Hard to think it took 3 albums, but with this album they had something they didn't previously---Freedom! 'Love' has been released free of charge to the public, and out of the hands of the music studios. Thats the freedom! The other albums, you can tell the studios got a hold of them. This one is just so much more creative and listenable. The bands sound has finally reached its pinnacle I think. And it's sounds great compared to previous albums, but as far as changing rock and roll... I don't think they're the next Led Zeppelin or Rolling Stones. The sound overall is great compared to bands around today, and above average for sure. A lot of synthesizers, delay, and reverb make their almost identical U2 sound. The long break and psychedelics give them the pink floyd sound. And the punk riffs give that ole Blink/Boxcar Racer feel.
The album is also the score and backbone of a movie coming out with the same title. Very creative and unique these days. Overall this is the best effort put out by DeLonge and AvA. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are the worst part of the album. Not saying they're bad, but at some points DeLonge's choice of words are just childish it seems. But then at some points the words are so deep and meaningful! So it goes back and forth with the lyrics... 'The flight of Apollo' is a great example of deep lyrics. Just about all songs have deep/bad lyrics mixed with each other.
Delonges voice is absolutely perfect though for this style of music. It fades in and out just right when he knows he should. He knows when to use his rasp, and when to use his high pitched cries at just the right times. // 7
Impression: By far the best Angels & Airwaves album out, and it's free, so i think this is one of the best deals around. Good music for free! Sign me up! Strong tracks will suck you in like "The moon atomic (...fragment and fiction)" (yes, thats the song name!), "shove", "the flight of apollo", and "some orgins of fire". Weaker tacks wont as much, but will grow on you if you listen to album a few times. I didn't really like "clever love", and now I'm singing it everyday! "Hallucinations" is about as weak as it gets. Its just boring and doesn't really grab you too well. Love the long breaks and synthesizers! Hate the almost identical U2 sound at times! I definitely would recommend this album for anyone, for the fact that its free! If you had to buy it, I'd tell you to. It's just so much more deep and fulfilling than other music today! Would definitely spend the $ to buy it, and I'm going to when the CD comes to support a good Album, and a good band! // 9
Love
Reviewed by:
unregistered, on february 19, 2010 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Love has a defining sound yes, the only problem is that the sound is extremely similar to the first to albums, you can hear a little bit more of Tom Delonge'sBlink influence, but other than that not much has changed. Orchestra strings, reverb, and delay are all over used. Atom Willards drumming is quite impressive but it seems to have been drown out by the occasional use of synthetic drums, the songs all have the same pattern, and not much variety. Some good things that are really evident in this album is the feeling. AVA is (thinks they're) making a change, and the happiness from the that is expressive, and the big thing about music is expression so that's a big plus. // 6
Lyrics and Singing: Tom's lyrics are pretty unoriginal but you can expect that from the title of the album, because really if the album is called Love you know all the lyrics are going to essentially be about a girl, something that's been dried up. Most of the lyrics point to space, and love. The lyrics do match the music though, and aren't necessarily bad. The lyrics aren't nearly a fraction of the problem with vocals, when you look at the big issue its that Tom's vocal melodies are so overdone, and have been done on the past albums. Tom's vocal melodies, I have heard numerous occasions on the past record. If you listen to the past albums all the way through, then listen to this one, there are countless moments where I felt as if I was listening to a previous albums, there are moments where tom is doing the exact same vocal line, in a different key. I can't stress enough how overdone these melodies have been done. // 4
Impression: The album's cheesy lines, and overdone riffs, can somehow be pulled off, despite all the negative things I said, the sound that AVA is repeating is fortunately a fairly exceptional sound. If this album was somehow lost or broken, I wouldn't think twice about it, or go looking for it. // 7
The album isn't anything special or different from their past works. Also, this review sounds like it was written by someone who speaks english as a second language.
The album isn't anything special or different from their past works. Also, this review sounds like it was written by someone who speaks english as a second language.
I thought this album was absolutely amazing. I think the more you listen to it the more it really really grows on you. I had to listen to it twice through to really understand some of what was going on in it. I always love to pick out the instruments being used and the different ways they are using the synths and stuff.
Honestly I love Angels & Airwaves. One of my favorite bands ever, just because they have such a U2 type sound. The Edge also happens to be my favorite guitarist, and Tom Delonge is right up there just for his melodic playing. I love it :]
I think this album is great. Every album has its great and bad songs but I felt this album was well done.I have enjoyed it for being a free download. Can't wait to see them in concert.
The album isn't anything special or different from their past works. Also, this review sounds like it was written by someone who speaks english as a second language.
And this is a Russian website, so complaining about that is like complaining about a high volume of foreign-made cars in Japan.
i agree with bair, what country are you from? i disagree however as a huge blink-182 fan and a tom delonge fan in general, i've been less and less impressed with ava as their successive albums have come out, and this one in my opinion is mediocre at best, with very few memorable moments.
I decided to check this out on a whim due to the fact that it's free, and I can't say no to a free album labeled as "progressive". Mind you, on that last point, I've been skeptical since Tom Delonge is involved.
Because before this, I have never heard Angels And Airwaves, and my tastes in music run pretty wide, I feel I can give this a much more unbiased review than most who've either been fans or haters for ages, or others who hate the general concept of their work.
I didn't find much too special with it. The atmospheres seemed to be pretty much the same with each song, Tom goes a bit too heavy on the delay at times, and it's hard to take any music seriously with Tom's singing. I would actually go so far as to say that this would be a lot more serious and listenable if someone besides Tom sang on it. There's nothing really wrong with the songs or the instrumentals themselves, the execution of them just needs a lot of work.
The album isn't anything special or different from their past works. Also, this review sounds like it was written by someone who speaks english as a second language.
And this is a Russian website, so complaining about that is like complaining about a high volume of foreign-made cars in Japan.
...but do you see any russian on it? didn't think so.
I think, part of the reason I'm such a huge fan of Tom Delonge and his music is because I've seen what he's gone through in his life, the drugs and stuff and what not, my brother was almost in the same situation. I feel like I can relate to what he went through and draw parallels between them and really feel his music more because of it.
I can feel his lyrics, and really see what he's putting into it. It's amazing the maturity he has gone through. Yah he's still the same old Tom Delonge at times, but he's much more then he ever was. These albums just keep getting better and better.
I'm not a huge AVA fan...mainly cuz I was mad at Tom for making Blink break up but this album was good..I liked maybe 3 songs before but this album was pretty good
I definitively think that this is their best album to date. I don't think any of the songs is their best song ever or anything, but overall as an album it is definitively better than WDNTW and I-Empire
its great to see AVA growing up and working hard to improve in their sound. for me I-Empire wasnґt a strong effort compared to their debut, but LOVE its a great improvement of band work, soundwriting/crafting and its a gift for us, the fans!
i agree with bair, what country are you from? i disagree however as a huge blink-182 fan and a tom delonge fan in general, i've been less and less impressed with ava as their successive albums have come out, and this one in my opinion is mediocre at best, with very few memorable moments.
I approve this statement. that must mean something
I think AVA will always be reviewed poorly regardless of the album quality. Tom Delonge has set crazy expectations and his own comments have really undercut the band. Not to mention that AVA is not really centered on live instruments, so much as synth effects.
If you take Linkin Park, love em or hate em their success is based on their music and not on chester bennington calling a revolution. If anything they write to challenge themselves. Tom Delonge has put too much expectations on AVA and they have suffered.
That said, LOVE is classic AVA, grandiose sounds, with lyrics that are abstract, and sometimes cheesy and catchy. It won't be an album that get new fans, but it will definitely keep old ones. LOVE is stronger lyrically and musically then the last two albums. It has shown that AVA is talented, but they are not fully confident in applying it. I feel that if LOVE was twice as long, with much longer interludes then it would be a much better album. Instead it feels cut for radio. Prog bands like Dreamtheater and Pink Floyd make you wait forever for the climax, but when it happens your glad you stuck it out. Big thunderous sounds needs to the right build up otherwise there is no appreciation. LOVE is easy to listen to and makes sense in song progression. It will be interesting to see how LOVE the movie will carry out the music. Would be possible that the album just the music climax points of the movie, and the movie gives you that needed space the album lacks? Well see.
Thanks to all readers, my first post on UG
yeah, but who cares. AVA had really grown on me. when i first heard them i was expecting blink but as soon as i got over that i couldnt get my head around our awesome and inspiring they actually were
I think that this album is the most amazing piece of art I have ever heard. It is definately the work of Tom DeLonge's career. It surpasses blink-182 in my opinion. I have deep respect for Tom and what he is trying to do in his music and how he is trying to change.
There are no consistency in these reviews. I personally think the lyrics on 'LOVE' are an improvement on the last two albums and some of Mr. DeLonge's finest.
Pretty useless reviews.
LOVE isn't nearly as good as the last two albums.
In my opinion, WDNTW is their best album. I-Empire is a far second.
LOVE is way too generic. Tom's lyrics are anything but deep or clever. The lyrics are bland. The guitar work is overdone and even annoying at times.
I feel like they just tried too hard.
The electronic influence is incredibly detrimental to the overall record. WDNTW was great because the lyrics were solid and the instrumentation was on point.
I'm not a huge AVA fan...mainly cuz I was mad at Tom for making Blink break up but this album was good..I liked maybe 3 songs before but this album was pretty good
making blink break up? u serious?? tom wanted to spend time with his family and mark wanted to tour. and what does mark do? says. "its either the band or ur family" mark threatened tom with the idea of if stayed and spent time with his family he was kicked out of the band. so it wasnt tom. it was mark. watch teh AVA documentary.
Took time to grow on me but its a pretty slick album. Naturally, similar to the first two albums but when your sound is that unique, its kind of hard not to sound like the other stuff you've written.
We've detected that you are using Ad Blocking software.
If you hate ads, but love Ultimate Guitar, how about subscribing to Ultimate Guitar's Ad Free Service? If you subscribe to this service, you won't see annoying banner ads, pop-up ads, text-link ads or video ads and will be helping to support your favorite site at the same time.
As you know, we provide you with a lot of great, free content like news, reviews, interviews, tabs and chords, but you see, ads are the way we generate revenue to run UG and pay royalties to the songwriters and music publishers of the songs that are posted here.
Was this review helpful to you? 
