Good Morning Revival Review

Release Date: Mar 19, 2007
Label: Sony
Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock, Punk-Pop
Number Of Tracks: 13
Aiming to sound popular, Good Charlotte often end up sounding like a travesty to themselves. Take away that “pop� ingredient, and it would be a fairly good album.

Sound:	7.8
Lyrics:	7.3
Impression:	7.8
Overall rating:	7.6
Users rating:	6.4
Comments:	78

overall: 5.3

Featured review by: UG Team, on march 29, 2007

Sound: The fourth album from Maryland foursome and a long-awaited follow to their 2004 The Chronicles Of Life And Death, Good Morning Revival is finally out March 27 on Epic/Daylight. The album features a new band member -- former Morrisey drummer Dean Butterworth and the return to the band’s old producer, who worked on their breakthrough record, Don Gilmore (Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne). While the first fact doesn’t really say anything, by hearing the second one you pretty much know what to expect from the record.

The first single of this album Keep Your Hands Off My Girl that the band released through Internet turned out to be a very infectious song that set high expectations for the future album. Frontman Joel Madden wrote it aiming to have a song he could hear in the clubs and it’s the only one of it's kind on the record. The rest of the record is a bit different and not always as good.

The band admits on the new album they went more melodic and upbeat, which at times turns out to be more pop. Like sensitive ballad Where Would We Be Now which is influenced by a break-up with Hilary Duff. It features a romantic piano and it is actually the first song by Good Charlotte written for the instrument.

There are a few danceable and strong tracks (like The River recorded in collaboration with M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold & Synyster Gates), at the same time Good Morning Revival shines with ridiculous ideas. The album is full of sing-along choruses, carrying cheesy pop tune that spoils the impression. Bells and horns in the chorus of Broken Hearts Parade that remind of some Disney cartoon song. Victims Of Love sounds too much like a Russian band t.A.T.u. Guys, do you honestly listen to fake lesbians or it’s just the production?

The first part of the album has a lot of electronic flourishes that diverse the music. At the same time it’s more mature, revealing you the “Green Day side” of the band. The closer it gets to the end, the more you want to push “stop” bottom. The culmination is at the last track March On -- an example of how bad a punk-pop band can get, with all the necessary attributes -- cheap strings, primitive back vocals and weak falsetto. // 6

Lyrics and Singing: I guess most of the album’s poetry was influenced by Hilary Duff. And I wish it wasn’t. Sometimes it’s sentimental as a cheap movie about love. March On tends to be tearful, but falls on the face with “And I remember winters were so cold/Hunger was the only thing we know/ And rock'n'roll dreamin’ was what saved us” sounding unbearably false. Besides it doesn’t rhythm.

The lyrics sometimes are so poor that you want to believe Good Charlotte are just to making fun of themselves. But they are not. Singing about “I've got brass knuckles hanging from my neck and my chain” in Keep Your Hand Off My Girl they do think people will repeat the words, dancing to the song “in da club.” Not all the album is that bad though, and you can find a couple quite serious lines in the verses.

Joel Madden is merely carrying the duty of being a vocalist without any enthusiasm about it. He sings the notes and even screams where it’s necessary, but the emotions and variety are at a very mediocre level. // 5

Impression: It’s obvious Joel Madden has matured a songwriter -- not only he can write better songs like Misery, he also learned to write commercial and tacky tracks like Broken Hearts Parade that provide 80% of the album sales. Aiming to sound popular, Good Charlotte often end up sounding like a travesty to themselves. Take away that “pop” ingredient, and it would be a fairly good album. But it wouldn’t sell that well. I believe Good Charlotte can make interesting and solid records, but it’s the commercial part of the project that makes the critics shiver with disgust again and again. // 5

- Kosh (c) 2009

overall: 7.3

Reviewed by: Jakelman10, on june 27, 2008

Sound: Good Charlotte has had a couple of good sounding, well liked albums but this one seems to top it all. The bands singer, Joel Madden had been dating Nicole Richie at the time of the album and this resulted in many well like songs in her honor but with all due respect, he is better when he sings about his father. The emotions in past albums such as, The Chronicles of Life and Death album show more devotion and emotion than songs on the current album. The band has not gotten shorter, though the emotional content is not as strong, the new electronic sounds has been a hit. In the bands glory, lays one great song which has been their first single on the album, Dance Floor Anthem. The keyboards clearly show a chnge in the bands sound and it is very much for the better. Guitarist Benji Madden, takes more control of the guitar as his co-guitarist Billy Martin takes the keys. The bands explotion of electronica is a hit and pulls togather many songs and the overall potential of the record. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: Singer Joel Madden has improved very much throughout his career. His voice in earlier albums were a little hoarsed and raspy, but his ability to reach higher notes has progressed and has proven to be one of the better singers of todays current pop rock. His ability is very hidden though. He does not go off on some weird vocal solo, he lets his band share the stage, which is great. His vocal ability has range, very helpful when it comes to the bands offerings of musical style. This new album shows how Madden can do many different vocals, each song being harder or softer, simple or complex, flat or sharp, this that the other. He can pull it off. The lyrics have fallen a tad short this album. Some songs are good but others have a better meaing. His relationship with Nicole Richie has gone well acording to the song, Something Else. Although the lyrics themselves, match the song, the meaning is very, somewhat, sing-songy. He is much better talking about something that he has grown from such as huis childhood, not some extra joy. Vocalitywise, is gret, lyric-wise, could be better. // 7

Impression: Compared to other artists, this bands album has done farley well. The joy of listening is very warm and suddel. I enjoy poping in the disk, kicking back and listeing. Their introduction song sets the tone to the whole album and I was excited the first time I herd the song. I couldn't wait to hear the rest. The overall album was great, but my prediction is ina couple years, it might be looked at as a start of something great. // 8

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: stephenrock101, on june 20, 2007

Sound: This album is a completely new sound to the Good Charlotte we all know. It is a little more on the pop side of music but still has some very catchy songs on it. 'Broken Hearts Parade' and 'The River' are in my opinion the two best songs on the album. The intro to 'Broken Hearts Parade' is really catchy and you never get sick of it. 'The River' is one of the best songs I have heard in years and combined with vocals from Avenged Sevenfold this makes it well worth listening to. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album are quite good but not as good as their other albums. 'The Broken Parade' is the best song lyrically in my opinion. 'Victims of love' also is a very good song while songs like 'Keep your hands off my girl' are'nt quite as memorable for their lyrics. Overall the lyrics are pretty average on this album compare to what we all know they are capable of producing and this is the main part of the album that disappointed me. // 7

Impression: I loved some off the riffs in it such as in 'Broken Hearts Parade' but some songs like 'Keep your hands off my girl' where the band tried to mix punk and rap were very disappointing. I think their other albums are much better for sound and for lyrics but I would still say that this albums is well worth buying if you have the chance. // 8

overall: 10

Reviewed by: stjimmy1810, on september 12, 2007

Sound: This is the latest album from Good Charlotte. Good Morning Revival quite different from the past three albums. While their first album and second album are more to the punk rock side, and their third album more to the cleaner punk, 'Good Morning Revival' sounds nothing like the others. One of the most outstanding songs will be 'The River', 'Keep You Hands Off My Girl' and 'March On'. Some will even have difficulty recognizing them as Good Charlotte songs. However, no matter how different these songs may sound, they still rock! // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Songs like 'The River' talk about straying away from the light of good and being out on your own, before finally regretting your decision ad trying to find you way back home. Another great song with great lyrics will be 'March On'. The song talks about going through rough and trying times in your life, and telling you to March on, for if you can make it through the night you will see the sun. As for the singer skills, the singer may not be that good a singer. However, he has such a unique voice that it k=just seems to fit the songs perfectly. // 10

Impression: From the sound of it, you can easily tell that compared to other punk rock albums, this would be quite a different and unique album from the rest. The most impressive songs from this album will the almost every single song! The way that the album is composed and the way it sounds just makes it indescribable. If it was stolen or lost, I would most definitely buy it back. // 10

Comments

[Aidy Damage]

In my opinion it's a great album, and Broken Hearts Parade reminds me of The Ramones when they were experimenting with electronics. I liked it!

[The Rock King]

Maybe they didn't put the "pop" element in it to make it sell. Maybe they liked it and put it in for themselves...? Just a suggestion. Good review. Don't agree though.

[slash6464]

i heard keep your hands off my girl, and thought it sounded like a bad nine inch nails imitation.

[alexxero]

i don't get it why you say about joel like he's the whole band, that only the voice is important, like the guitar and the rest doesn't exists. I think the sound is freaking great have you asked them about their influences? i guess now maybe they went on another direction. You Wanna hear the same old thing forever? or you wanna hear something new and diferent? Why do you say comercial? because it is more melodic? it's normal for them to make more melodic songs because that is what sounds. i don't agree with you.

[Emma_Loves_Cops]

Pretty good review ill have to listen to the album before i can agree or disagree with it though....

Good Job on the Review!

[mosh_rocker2006]

haha i knew when i heard the single that this would be a horrible album, BUT...i would assume it's better than their 1st go.

[Toady]

Keep Ya Hands Off My Girl is a shit song, I'm so impressed with the rest of the album though. It's very polished so it might not appeal to "real music" snobs, but they have some absolute masterpieces on there, in my opinion. Their writing has come a long way since they started, and particularly since their 3rd album which I thought was a poor effort.

[jincasa]

theyre alright, havnt heard the album as of yet, but maby its not pop because synyster gates and m.shadows were featured on the album? people have to use common sense, syn isnt going to be all poppy and shit, hes going to be dark and heavy

[Rockshazaam]

Its utter bullshit they need to get back to writing proper rock riffs rather than crappy dance tunes. Most of it sounds like it could have been a failed debut.

[Stay Up Late]

I heard a few of the songs on this album and from what I heard, it was pretty bad.

Some of their older music was okay, but this album isn't too good.

[jude(STF)]

pop is what good charlotte do best, and they arent avoiding that in any way here, if you dont like that, dont listen to it. dance floor anthems is a great song, and who cares if some stuff doesnt rhyme?

[mattyadams]

I love this album. I recon its their best yet. I dont see how you can say they are trying to sound popular because I havent heard anything else like this album. They make songs they like with their influences.

[unknownalone]

^yes, someone else who realizes that words dont always have to rhyme. ive yet to hear this album, but i liked their first 2, heard the 3rd, my ex had it, but i tell ya what, whenever i hear "i just wanna live" i wanna get up and dance like it aint no ones business

[lessthanweezer7]

Good Charlotte may not be talented in any way at all...but its not because they're popppy...they're just bad musicians. Anyone with a melodic sense can write a hook...but can they write a song? Good Charlotte fails at the latter.

[Nexu]

jincasa wrote:

theyre alright, havnt heard the album as of yet, but maby its not pop because synyster gates and m.shadows were featured on the album? people have to use common sense, syn isnt going to be all poppy and shit, hes going to be dark and heavy

I doubt a few lines from someone will automatically make it different. plus Synyster Gates? Gareth Gates more like. All modern metal morons.

[mercurymay]

i like the river. i'm a huge a7x fan and i think that m shadows and synyster gates did a disservice to their fans by collaborating with GC, but it's a good song.

[Renfordoggz]

Nexu :
jincasa wrote:

theyre alright, havnt heard the album as of yet, but maby its not pop because synyster gates and m.shadows were featured on the album? people have to use common sense, syn isnt going to be all poppy and shit, hes going to be dark and heavy


I doubt a few lines from someone will automatically make it different. plus Synyster Gates? Gareth Gates more like. All modern metal morons.

Modern metal morons? well that makes this shit band modern shit morons lol but seriously i heard their single kepp your hands off my girl.....It's sooooo baddddd it's too disgusting but the river was liveable with (probs cos of A7X lol) P.s now before any of you gc lovers start thrashing me bout my spelling just keep in mind i'm doing my coursework at the same time thnk u

[triviumrock]

i like the river and get your hands off my girl

[Stuminton]

i like the whole album!

[nubman200]

i just downloaded the album and I am depressed. They seem to be sinkin to me and get your hands off my girl is a disgrace to punk. Bad album. You won't here them hit the charts on this album.

[DrunkenClam]

"Besides it doesn’t rhythm."

lol?

[jfsj123]

the river is so good and infectious. one of my favourite good charlotte songs

[AVAincuCHAIR]

what is with people saying having a "Pop" element is a band thing. Doesn't pop stand for popular, and doesnt popular mean a lot of people like it, and that means it must be good

[redSG]

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself

[Notoriousdoc]

I ****ing love Get Your Hands Off My Girl. The River was alright but I really don't like A7x so that detracted a bit.

I've yet to hear the rest of the album, but my expectations are really that high.

A whole album of dance punk would have been great!

[Notoriousdoc]

*aren't really that high

[chevelletmb]

mercurymay wrote:

i like the river. i'm a huge a7x fan and i think that m shadows and synyster gates did a disservice to their fans by collaborating with GC, but it's a good song.

yah when i saw that i was like oh go pretty soon theyll be advertising deodorant on tv, enough with selling out ive had enough of it. the river is sooo repetative.(sp) bahh i hate it.

[Tortiss]

The river song made me laugh...He says "Baptised in the River" so happily...

[Toxin Tonix]

This album sooo rocks!! i like each and every song !!
Broken Hearts Parade is one of my favourites!
it's great job of the band, and everyone can see the hard work of every band member while the recording..
Worth the waiting, defently!

[rubysoho8779]

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself

yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.

[lostprophets63]

I listened to the single. It's not in my tastes. The lyrics are just, ugh. The music itself is okay, nothing remarkable. I'll pass.

[mr. jimmy]

i guess i was right when i judged the album by it's cover

[theduke92]

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself


yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.

I dont see how gender came into that at all. That was way off topic. And if you think UG isnt diverse, you probably only go in the pit. However, youre right, there are alot of GC haters on the website. Thats because Good Charlotte puts zero effort into musicianship. The strings on these albums are very basic. There is nothing wrong with basic. especially when it fits the song, but they dont have ANY guitar solos, or cool parts to say "Oh, we have the licks, we just dont use them often." The drum parts in all their albums are the same types of parts I was learning in the first week I had my drumset, with a small number of exceptions. Almost everyone on this website appreciates good playing. In fact, most expect it. Apparently, you don't. or you would not like Good Charlotte.

Oh, and "get used to it, were not going away" was pretty weak.

[Toxin Tonix]

theduke92 wrote:

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself


yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.


I dont see how gender came into that at all. That was way off topic. And if you think UG isnt diverse, you probably only go in the pit. However, youre right, there are alot of GC haters on the website. Thats because Good Charlotte puts zero effort into musicianship. The strings on these albums are very basic. There is nothing wrong with basic. especially when it fits the song, but they dont have ANY guitar solos, or cool parts to say "Oh, we have the licks, we just dont use them often." The drum parts in all their albums are the same types of parts I was learning in the first week I had my drumset, with a small number of exceptions. Almost everyone on this website appreciates good playing. In fact, most expect it. Apparently, you don't. or you would not like Good Charlotte.

Oh, and "get used to it, were not going away" was pretty weak.

don't you know that it's cool and tough to hate Good Charlotte? if you're a Metalist you MUST hate them you know?
all the haters sux, they hate them just because "everybody" does..

and yes, They acually have solos at some song, and nobody set a rule that in every punk-pop song should be a solo..

and guys, stop beeing opinionated, check out the album and don't listen to other's opinions!

[Gregoric]

I don't see how Benji can be a fan of a band like dying foetus then proceed to make a really bad dance-punk album. if you're talkin about following influences then they musta been influenced by absolute garbage...

[MetalBassist93]

their new CDs ok, but it changed a lot from their past one

[billyof bodom71]

good charlotte is tainted, especially because of that one song that goes i just wanna live, and as far as im concerned avenged 7x hasnt been good since before city of evil. very disapointed

[billyof bodom71]

K!!LsWiTcH :
alexxero wrote:

i don't get it why you say about joel like he's the whole band, that only the voice is important, like the guitar and the rest doesn't exists. I think the sound is freaking great have you asked them about their influences? i guess now maybe they went on another direction. You Wanna hear the same old thing forever? or you wanna hear something new and diferent? Why do you say comercial? because it is more melodic? it's normal for them to make more melodic songs because that is what sounds. i don't agree with you.


dude you are really retarded. if they have a pop sound, its usually the furthest thing from "different". You are obviously a complete vagina and they really dont sound that good

hahahahahahahaha, you are absolutely right, gc doesnt sound good at all. and if he thinks they are different, he is an idiot. lmao

[piratelanding21]

I really wanted to like this album cause I liked their first album (when I was a freshman in HS) and I like to relive some of those old fun pop punk sounds I listened to back in the day, but to be honest this album blew. I'm totaly digging the album cover but not the music in any way.

[Gamoc]

I stopped reading this review as soon as it said 'Keep your Hands off my Girl' was a good song. It was a TERRIBLE song! The best part was when it had finished, and something else came on. I lost respect for GC when I heard that song.

[theduke92]

Toxin Tonix wrote:

theduke92 wrote:

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself


yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.


I dont see how gender came into that at all. That was way off topic. And if you think UG isnt diverse, you probably only go in the pit. However, youre right, there are alot of GC haters on the website. Thats because Good Charlotte puts zero effort into musicianship. The strings on these albums are very basic. There is nothing wrong with basic. especially when it fits the song, but they dont have ANY guitar solos, or cool parts to say "Oh, we have the licks, we just dont use them often." The drum parts in all their albums are the same types of parts I was learning in the first week I had my drumset, with a small number of exceptions. Almost everyone on this website appreciates good playing. In fact, most expect it. Apparently, you don't. or you would not like Good Charlotte.

Oh, and "get used to it, were not going away" was pretty weak.

don't you know that it's cool and tough to hate Good Charlotte? if you're a Metalist you MUST hate them you know?
all the haters sux, they hate them just because "everybody" does..

and yes, They acually have solos at some song, and nobody set a rule that in every punk-pop song should be a solo..

and guys, stop beeing opinionated, check out the album and don't listen to other's opinions!

First: Why are you claiming I hate them because everyone else does? I definitely just wrote a paragraph about why I dislike them. I explained in detail why I cant stand to listen to them. Try actually countering my arguements next time, instead of just reusing the ones I already shot down.

Second: Who said I was a "metalist"? I do listen to metal, but I have an equal love for jazz, blues, classic rock, and punk, asshat. In fact, I enjoy listening to some of GC's peers every once and awhile.

Third: "all the haters sux"

..For your own sake, put some effort into your writing.

Fourth: You are right in caling me out for the solos, I forgot they had them. However, these solos were not impressive and if anything took away from the song.

Fifth: Who the hell do you think you are, telling people not to be opinionated, and claiming theyre just jumping on the bandwagon? Can you not handle that people dislike Good Charlotte? I have no problem with people liking them. I stated my opinion, after someone stated theirs. Everyone on here who has presented a real opinion has listened to Good Charlotte, and decided if they did or did not like them. You have no reason to think otherwise.

[Toxin Tonix]

theduke92 wrote:

Toxin Tonix wrote:

theduke92 wrote:

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself


yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.


I dont see how gender came into that at all. That was way off topic. And if you think UG isnt diverse, you probably only go in the pit. However, youre right, there are alot of GC haters on the website. Thats because Good Charlotte puts zero effort into musicianship. The strings on these albums are very basic. There is nothing wrong with basic. especially when it fits the song, but they dont have ANY guitar solos, or cool parts to say "Oh, we have the licks, we just dont use them often." The drum parts in all their albums are the same types of parts I was learning in the first week I had my drumset, with a small number of exceptions. Almost everyone on this website appreciates good playing. In fact, most expect it. Apparently, you don't. or you would not like Good Charlotte.

Oh, and "get used to it, were not going away" was pretty weak.

don't you know that it's cool and tough to hate Good Charlotte? if you're a Metalist you MUST hate them you know?
all the haters sux, they hate them just because "everybody" does..

and yes, They acually have solos at some song, and nobody set a rule that in every punk-pop song should be a solo..

and guys, stop beeing opinionated, check out the album and don't listen to other's opinions!


First: Why are you claiming I hate them because everyone else does? I definitely just wrote a paragraph about why I dislike them. I explained in detail why I cant stand to listen to them. Try actually countering my arguements next time, instead of just reusing the ones I already shot down.

Second: Who said I was a "metalist"? I do listen to metal, but I have an equal love for jazz, blues, classic rock, and punk, asshat. In fact, I enjoy listening to some of GC's peers every once and awhile.

Third: "all the haters sux"

..For your own sake, put some effort into your writing.

Fourth: You are right in caling me out for the solos, I forgot they had them. However, these solos were not impressive and if anything took away from the song.

Fifth: Who the hell do you think you are, telling people not to be opinionated, and claiming theyre just jumping on the bandwagon? Can you not handle that people dislike Good Charlotte? I have no problem with people liking them. I stated my opinion, after someone stated theirs. Everyone on here who has presented a real opinion has listened to Good Charlotte, and decided if they did or did not like them. You have no reason to think otherwise.

lol dude, i have'nt wrote to you, i wrote in generaly.. i know a lot of GC haters, and everybody hate them just because its fun and everybody does it..
and i was cynical dude, don't take it too serious!

[theduke92]

Toxin Tonix wrote:

lol dude, i have'nt wrote to you, i wrote in generaly.. i know a lot of GC haters, and everybody hate them just because its fun and everybody does it..
and i was cynical dude, don't take it too serious!

If you werent writing to me, then you shouldnt have quoted me. If you were trying to say that alot of people hate GC because "its fun", then you shouldnt have quoted me, since I gave reasons to support my opinion.

Oh, and..

cyn·i·cal –adjective
1. like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
2. showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, esp. by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
3. bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.

[Sirk1894]

can i find a better song than The River on the album? i think thats the only really good song..is it

[stradivari310]

the whole thing's awesome... much better than the chronicles of life and Sh*t

[FedEx8]

To the people about the a7x stuff being in "The River" GC are really good friends with a7x and asked them to be featured in it. and they WANTED to, music is music, and Syn and M Shadows i doubt are all 100% heavy people. And i'm happy with GC their old stuff was good and this seems good so far, i didn't really like Chronicles though. My opinion though. Happy for them.

[brewerae]

I LOVE THE ALBUM!!!! I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Mabey you must don't like that kind of music. That's fine, but don't go around telling people GC sux, that's just your oppinion. Obviously there are people out there that support GC. So obviously GC has fans or they wouldn't be selling albums and merchandice like they are. I don't like some bands but I don't go around saying they can't sing or don't have musical talent. It's all just your oppinion. And my oppinion is that this album rocks!!!

[DrunkenClam]

People have such low standards today, like "well, if it sounds good, i like it". I think that's bullshit.

I don't believe in that. I think it's important to listen to everything. Listen to as much music as you can. Why do you want to limit yourself? If it sounds good, LISTEN TO IT! Who cares if it's "fake."

I listen to Neutral Milk Hotel and Beyonce. Yes..Beyonce...because I think her music sounds good.

[Codeman26]

This album was great i love the unique sound and Good Charlotte has been awesome the whole time they've been playing

[travman_401]

Yeah listen to everything. Sweet vocals of justin timberlake, some busta hip hop! And oh yeah listen to as much teen pop as you can it rocks so hard!...

Checked.

[tralala13]

I dislike Good Charlotte. Radio punk pop to a T.

[schecterXxX]

Ok i'll have to admit... i did like G.C.'s first album but after that each album became progressively more pop mainstream. I couldn't agree more that all of the synth and other background effects take away from the song instead of adding to it. Their new album is a disappointment. Hopefully they realize that their selling out.

[PMAC01]

Okay.... how about putting it all in a little more context. GC is a mediocre band that to some people sounds good. That's fine. Everyone has an opinion. But, I think we should all agree that this band's musical talent is sophmoric at best. It is more of a begginers band, if you will. Something that people with little or no musical background or maybe listening energy turn on to learn their first easy punk song or feel a beat. If it isn't for the melody then it's for the beat. When your musical palette becomes more mature after listening to many types of music, I'm sure most of us would not MAKE these kind of songs. Let's just drop the emotions, and let the younger people have their easy songs. File it under easy listening rock or punk.... or whatever.

P.S. - I hope "pop" does not stand for "popular".... To me it sounds like these bands are temporary or disposable. Like at any moment the bubble of their so called popularity could in fact POP!

[punklives4ever]

I love Good Charlotte. I was thinking, why not buy there new album, give them a chance before I stop listening to the band. Honestly, I liked "The Chronicles of LAD" but it took SOO much away from the band that was seen in previous records. 4 Maryland boys let hollywood get the best of them. I'll wait another 2-3 years if the next album will be more punk, and less pop. They're a PUNK band. That's what their fans want. Not many preppy people would listen to GC just because of a new poppy sound. If Britney Spears changed her sound I still wouldn't listen to her. Be original. Stay true to yourself. But with that originality, make sure you don't lose the very flame inside that got you started. In other words.... don't sell out.

[tbarrettl]

If they hit a low the only way is up from an awful record like this one sounds to be.

[crazymnm]

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself

yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.

You're a disgrace to humanity

[Leonheart]

Ug's review was pretty good but a little harsh. I found keep your hands off my girl a decent song but the lyrics were ridiculous. And this river or whatever was pretty good.

[Eamon Fethers]

crazymnm wrote:

rubysoho8779 wrote:

redSG wrote:

Wow where did all the Good Charlotte people come from? UG used to be overflowing with GC haters. Including myself

yeah and it's about damn time y'all showed up! i'm tired of being on here all by myself against you guys, and by guys i mean that...guys. boys. male species. girls love GC, and some guys love them too, so get over it. get used to it, we're not going away. it's about time this place become more diverse, and not just full of classic rock and metal loving boys.

You're a disgrace to humanity

yeh that was some piss poor comment right there^^

Checked/De-Spam'd.

[nuddynutz]

Yeah maybe they did put pop element in, but haven't they been dong for a while, take back to the young and the hopeless wasn't that their first real big success with the media? After that record didn't they start playing down the post punk, emo field to attract a bigger market. If you take from where they were to where they are now they have changed their style completely, most bands goes through a progression and most bands bring out relatively different music compared to the other records for it but you can still find the essence of where they came from. With Good Charlotte they have completely changed their style to suit the purpose of making money and selling records. They have sold out to the point where their new hit song sounds almost like and rnb rip off. I don't like Good Charlotte and honestly as musicians they have really lost all respect and most bands like them.

In my own opinion I would say that the music they are creating is just a gimick to make more money this is no longer about music or the music culture it's just about a good retirement investment thanks to all who buy their hot song mad to play with your emotions and money.

[Toxin Tonix]

punklives4ever wrote:

I love Good Charlotte. I was thinking, why not buy there new album, give them a chance before I stop listening to the band. Honestly, I liked "The Chronicles of LAD" but it took SOO much away from the band that was seen in previous records. 4 Maryland boys let hollywood get the best of them. I'll wait another 2-3 years if the next album will be more punk, and less pop. They're a PUNK band. That's what their fans want. Not many preppy people would listen to GC just because of a new poppy sound. If Britney Spears changed her sound I still wouldn't listen to her. Be original. Stay true to yourself. But with that originality, make sure you don't lose the very flame inside that got you started. In other words.... don't sell out.

They are not PUNK band, they even don't listen to punk music, they kind of simply Rock-Pop-Emo Band, now they are kind of The Killers style.. and it doesn't realy matter.. They are making good music, they are amazing persons and know how to make fun for themself and for other people

[Emma_Loves_Cops]

This album is ok... i thought it was gonna be better though... i still think The Young and The Hopless & The Chronicles of Life And Death are still their best albums. All in all this album is not bad

[bradyo]

this record is great i just dont see why people slag gc off so much who gives a **** if u hate them? they say they are pop trying to be punk yet noone gets n to mcfly trying to be rock.

[I_Collect_Picks]

I quite like Good Charlotte...they're a laid back sorta easy listening band that're good to listen to every once in a while, by no means do I LOVE them, I have the first two albums, cant stand Boys and Girls but most of the songs are quite good.

I also listen to Tool, Nirvana, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Incubus, MCR, Panic! at the Disco, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Blindspott, Xasthur and MANY MANY MANY MANY more...

I may just pick up this when I've got a spare 20 bucks...maybe..I wanna get the new Audioslave CD first.

[RaWk!!]

man i just herad there new song the river it ****in sucks

[RaWk!!]

man i just heard there new song the river it ****in sucks all u guys need to listen to good stuff like the used and mcr and that stuff!!

[AzOnez]

Album is great! I like it! But what's weird is that it def sounds like i've heard some of these melodies before on other artists albums. Two examples are "March On" and "Victims of Love" March On's melody reminds me of the Killers "All These Things I've Done" and "Victims of Love's" melody is definitlty the same as t.A.T.u's "Not Gonna Get Us"
Besides that, I actually like the album.

[metalbassist12]

the best thing on the album ..... would be the guest appearences of M. Shadows and Synyster Gates ..... and why they would sink so low as to play with Good Charlotte beats me ..... what in God's great name is the world coming to?

[AllMidnightEyes]

This was a pretty poor CD from GC. The only good song was The River, and they had help with that song. haha. All Black was the only other "accpetable" song on here. The rest is pretty much crap.

[blue_jello47]

what i think is really funny is now these guys think they are real cool going on tour with justin timberlake *laughs* i bought the cd at best buy cause u get a bonus song oh yeah. the music grows on you after a while...not a complete rip off....

[rocknrolldogs]

GC is a rock band but they act more like a techno band. I hope we see some more punk rock but I doubt it(since life and death was also lame).I think GC lost me as a fan.Yeah I know some songs are punk but none of them are catchy like on the young and hopeless 5/10

[pnkroc05]

GC is a good band. Yes there sound is a bit more pop then punk but who cares? As long as it's good and you like it, then listen to it. Duh! I love the new album and the old ones are awesome too. They're so different and that's why i like them. They don't try to sound like everyone else just to please fans. They write from their heart and that's what matters.

[Give_em Hell]

Good Charlotte sucks... when they write a song worth listening too let me know casue they ****ing blow!

[Muse=Rock]

this album is a slight improvement to chronicles.

[Give_em Hell]

Muse=Rock wrote:

this album is a slight improvement to chronicles.

even with a SLIGHT improvement they still cant write for shit

[boyan89]

Nexu wrote:

jincasa wrote:

theyre alright, havnt heard the album as of yet, but maby its not pop because synyster gates and m.shadows were featured on the album? people have to use common sense, syn isnt going to be all poppy and shit, hes going to be dark and heavy


I doubt a few lines from someone will automatically make it different. plus Synyster Gates? Gareth Gates more like. All modern metal morons.

dude modern metal kicks complete ass man.....and Synyster Gates is a much better guitarist than the two in this band

[TheClutch]

great album great songs, thats that