ANThology

Amazon.com Five years before the release of ANThology, Alien Ant Farm befriended Papa Roach, then fellow strugglers on the California club circuit. And so AAF wound up signing to Papa Roach's New Noise Records. AAF have furthermore strengthened their Roach connection by employing Jay Baumgardner, producer of their benefactors' Infest, to lend sheen to the noise. The result doesn't show a tremendous range, but is generally excellent, with sweeping, soaring guitars ("Whisper," "Stranded") and shuddering riffs ("Wish"), putting one in mind of a less disturbing version of Alice in Chains. Standouts include the opener, "Courage," led by Mike Cosgrove's off-kilter clatter and Dryden Mitchell's winding lyrics; a chopping, pleading cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal"; and the revved up "Flesh and Bone." With the tense, Pearl Jam-like "Attitude," AAF attempt to change the mood and tempo, and one hopes they'll continue such sonic explorations. For now, ANThology is a palatable aperitif. --Dominic Wills Product description Made in Germany by Universal M & L; Tracks: Courage 3:30 / Movies 3:15 / Flesh And Bone 4:28 / Whisper 3:25 / Summer 4:15 / Sticks And Stones 3:16 / Attitude 4:54 / Stranded 3:57 / Wish 3:21 / Calico 4:10 / Death Day 4:33 / Smooth Criminal 3:29 / Universe 6:22 / (silence) 0:29 / Orange Appeal 2:42
ASIN: B00005A7TW
VSKU: LFV.B00005A7TW.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Alien Ant Farm
Binding: Audio cd
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Condition Notes: CD Very Good - Case is in great condition. Comes with all artwork. Disc quality is near perfect. Guarantee in working condition.