continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Nickleback haven't made it this far by throwing their audience difficult curveballs, and All The Right Reasons--the Canadian quartet's fourth full-length--continues their run of uncomplicated, testosterone-soaked hard-rock albums without a wobble. Frontman Chad Kroeger still approaches the act of songcraft like he's chopping wood, grunting and sweating under the weight of gritted-teeth rock-outs like "Fight For All The Wrong Reasons" and "Someone That You're With". Critics have it in for Nickleback for many of the same reasons they have it in for Stereophonics--these songs promise emotional weight and hard-won truths, but have a tendency to mistake joylessness for passion. However, you can spot the hits a mile off. "Side Of A Bullet" is dedicated to deceased ex-Pantera man Dimebag Darrell, and even features an overdubbed axe solo from said guitarist, while "Photograph" sees Kroeger getting misty-eyed--almost whimsical--over an old school photo. Ultimately, though, it's more of the same. Which should suit the Nickleback faithful just fine. --Louis Pattison

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

this album will not disappoint, 13 Dec 2008
this album will not disappoint david cook fans.....there is no one stand out track but as a whole it is a pretty great cd and his voice is as strong and distinctive as it was on AI. if only the x factor could produce someone as talented.......yeh right!

Love it!, 09 Dec 2008
I waited a long time for this album and it lives up to my expectations! His distinctive voice sounds amazing. Buy it!

disappointing, 08 Dec 2008
I was soooo looking forward to this album. I thought he was amazing on american idol. The problem for me, is that all the songs sound the same and kinda merge into one.

Amazing, 05 Dec 2008
OMG Just received this Album today from Amazon and it is amazing, I have most of his Pre-Idol stuff and am Plesantly suprised with this, I thought he might have been made to take a different road with this Album but i am glad he has kept inline with his other stuff.. I think maybe he could have had a couple of more rocky tracks, Maybe next time.. FANTASTIC ALBUM.David Cook

excellent album!!, 04 Dec 2008
Just received this through the post(why did it take so long???), definately worth the wait, it is brillient, he truely does have an amazing voice - soft american rock at its best, reminicent of Richard Marx.
Nice to see that these 'talent' shows do occasionally turn out a true gem. Buy it you won't be disappointed, this will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

this album will not disappoint, 13 Dec 2008
this album will not disappoint david cook fans.....there is no one stand out track but as a whole it is a pretty great cd and his voice is as strong and distinctive as it was on AI. if only the x factor could produce someone as talented.......yeh right!

Love it!, 09 Dec 2008
I waited a long time for this album and it lives up to my expectations! His distinctive voice sounds amazing. Buy it!

disappointing, 08 Dec 2008
I was soooo looking forward to this album. I thought he was amazing on american idol. The problem for me, is that all the songs sound the same and kinda merge into one.

Amazing, 05 Dec 2008
OMG Just received this Album today from Amazon and it is amazing, I have most of his Pre-Idol stuff and am Plesantly suprised with this, I thought he might have been made to take a different road with this Album but i am glad he has kept inline with his other stuff.. I think maybe he could have had a couple of more rocky tracks, Maybe next time.. FANTASTIC ALBUM.David Cook

excellent album!!, 04 Dec 2008
Just received this through the post(why did it take so long???), definately worth the wait, it is brillient, he truely does have an amazing voice - soft american rock at its best, reminicent of Richard Marx.
Nice to see that these 'talent' shows do occasionally turn out a true gem. Buy it you won't be disappointed, this will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come

A must have for all linkin park fans, 07 Jan 2009
I got this album for christmas and as a gigantic fan of linkin park i exspected that this album would amazing, and well i was right. usually i dont go for live albums bt this one is different like most of linkin park songs u find this is amazing even songs like hands held high which wasnt my personnal favorite song of minutes to midnight is some how cathchy. The songs on the album are all fantastic though i would have liked somewhere i belong instead of from the inside but their both gd songs so no real loss. The dvd here is what i was most looking forward to seeing linkin park live must have incredible because the dvd is outstanding. Overall if u like linkin park,even if u have all of their other albums this is still a must buy.

fantastic as always, 18 Dec 2008
I have the live in Texas cd/dvd too and thought this one was just as good if not better!! The only downside to it is the numb/encore and jiggawhat/faint songs with Jay Z who is not really my cup of tea.Love Chester Bennington his voice is amazing!!! You will love this album go on buy it!!

Top of My Christmas List, 08 Dec 2008
I am a late comer to Linkin Park having only "discovered" them a couple of years ago. I saw them for the first time at the O2 in January and then again at this concert in June. I'll beat the guy who drove from Manchester as I'd doible booked myself that day and had to drive from Southampton to Windsor in the morning, then back to Southampton to pick up my LP Buddie then upto Milton Keynes that afternoon. How I drove home that night I don't know.
BUT
It was oh so worth it. Chester is just amazing, putting on the most spectacular show I've ever seen. Listening to LP live is one of lifes must see experiences and buying this CD/DVD is the nest best thing.
Buy it if you were there.
Buy it if you weren't there.
But for Gods sake BUY IT!!!!!

fxxking amazing gig, 08 Dec 2008
seen them in manchester jan 08 they were amazing then,But this was something else,totally brilliant, best gig ever been to.
cant wait to see them again next time, were ever they are playin in europe next i will be there!!!!.Dont forget the 3 hidden tracks at the end of the DVD.Quality tunes all the way through A MUST BUY!!!!!!

LP @ MK CD/DVD, 25 Nov 2008
Well, I was there at the gig in MK and it was amazing, so have been waiting AGES for this to come out, and it finally came today :)

When the DVD started up, the audio was a bit distorted, but I changed the settings and it was fine until half way through, when it went off again, but then was ok!! Will give it another run to and check settings to see that it's not a problem with the disc! Be interesting to see if anyone else's does this?!!

Well, to the content, wow....brought all the memories flooding back. We were at the bottom of the grass bank at the back, slightly to the left, so was cool to see some footage on the stage close up, and also out over the arena that we couldn't see from that far back.

All the songs you know and love, with lots of close up footage of the guys, and of the crowd.

Can wholly recommend this for LP fans, and can't wait for them to come over again!!

Enjoy :)

PS. There are 3 extra tracks from the concert at the end of the credits hidden away, so let it run to find them ;)

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

this album will not disappoint, 13 Dec 2008
this album will not disappoint david cook fans.....there is no one stand out track but as a whole it is a pretty great cd and his voice is as strong and distinctive as it was on AI. if only the x factor could produce someone as talented.......yeh right!

Love it!, 09 Dec 2008
I waited a long time for this album and it lives up to my expectations! His distinctive voice sounds amazing. Buy it!

disappointing, 08 Dec 2008
I was soooo looking forward to this album. I thought he was amazing on american idol. The problem for me, is that all the songs sound the same and kinda merge into one.

Amazing, 05 Dec 2008
OMG Just received this Album today from Amazon and it is amazing, I have most of his Pre-Idol stuff and am Plesantly suprised with this, I thought he might have been made to take a different road with this Album but i am glad he has kept inline with his other stuff.. I think maybe he could have had a couple of more rocky tracks, Maybe next time.. FANTASTIC ALBUM.David Cook

excellent album!!, 04 Dec 2008
Just received this through the post(why did it take so long???), definately worth the wait, it is brillient, he truely does have an amazing voice - soft american rock at its best, reminicent of Richard Marx.
Nice to see that these 'talent' shows do occasionally turn out a true gem. Buy it you won't be disappointed, this will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come

A must have for all linkin park fans, 07 Jan 2009
I got this album for christmas and as a gigantic fan of linkin park i exspected that this album would amazing, and well i was right. usually i dont go for live albums bt this one is different like most of linkin park songs u find this is amazing even songs like hands held high which wasnt my personnal favorite song of minutes to midnight is some how cathchy. The songs on the album are all fantastic though i would have liked somewhere i belong instead of from the inside but their both gd songs so no real loss. The dvd here is what i was most looking forward to seeing linkin park live must have incredible because the dvd is outstanding. Overall if u like linkin park,even if u have all of their other albums this is still a must buy.

fantastic as always, 18 Dec 2008
I have the live in Texas cd/dvd too and thought this one was just as good if not better!! The only downside to it is the numb/encore and jiggawhat/faint songs with Jay Z who is not really my cup of tea.Love Chester Bennington his voice is amazing!!! You will love this album go on buy it!!

Top of My Christmas List, 08 Dec 2008
I am a late comer to Linkin Park having only "discovered" them a couple of years ago. I saw them for the first time at the O2 in January and then again at this concert in June. I'll beat the guy who drove from Manchester as I'd doible booked myself that day and had to drive from Southampton to Windsor in the morning, then back to Southampton to pick up my LP Buddie then upto Milton Keynes that afternoon. How I drove home that night I don't know.
BUT
It was oh so worth it. Chester is just amazing, putting on the most spectacular show I've ever seen. Listening to LP live is one of lifes must see experiences and buying this CD/DVD is the nest best thing.
Buy it if you were there.
Buy it if you weren't there.
But for Gods sake BUY IT!!!!!

fxxking amazing gig, 08 Dec 2008
seen them in manchester jan 08 they were amazing then,But this was something else,totally brilliant, best gig ever been to.
cant wait to see them again next time, were ever they are playin in europe next i will be there!!!!.Dont forget the 3 hidden tracks at the end of the DVD.Quality tunes all the way through A MUST BUY!!!!!!

LP @ MK CD/DVD, 25 Nov 2008
Well, I was there at the gig in MK and it was amazing, so have been waiting AGES for this to come out, and it finally came today :)

When the DVD started up, the audio was a bit distorted, but I changed the settings and it was fine until half way through, when it went off again, but then was ok!! Will give it another run to and check settings to see that it's not a problem with the disc! Be interesting to see if anyone else's does this?!!

Well, to the content, wow....brought all the memories flooding back. We were at the bottom of the grass bank at the back, slightly to the left, so was cool to see some footage on the stage close up, and also out over the arena that we couldn't see from that far back.

All the songs you know and love, with lots of close up footage of the guys, and of the crowd.

Can wholly recommend this for LP fans, and can't wait for them to come over again!!

Enjoy :)

PS. There are 3 extra tracks from the concert at the end of the credits hidden away, so let it run to find them ;)

2nd album, 2nd to none, 23 Dec 2008
After their very succesful and very listenable self titled album, Black Stone Cherry had a mountain to climb in order to even reach that level. Well, they managed it, and have delivered another heavy hitting southern flavoured offering - Folklore and Superstition kicks off with the extremely catchy 'Blind Man' followed by the equally strong 'Please Come', 'Reverend Wrinkle' and 'Soulcreek'. The next song, however, is completely different. 'Things my father said' is a soft ballad with a Zakk Wylde-esque piano intro. This song fits right into the album; and with the rest of the songs to follow, with 'Devil's Queen' and 'Peace is Free' being the standout tracks. That being said, the album is not perfect: the lyrics of the songs are still the weakest part of the album - though they are much improved from their debut album. A worthy buy.

Worthy follow-up to a fantastic debut, 08 Dec 2008
Kentucky's Black Stone Cherry's debut album, released in 2006, was absolutely fantastic - a breath of southern-fried fresh air with huge riffs, powerful vocals, sizzling guitar solos and wonderful melodies and, I'm pleased to say, their second album, 'Folklore & Superstition', pretty-much continues where their debut left off, apart from, perhaps, being (only very) slightly less heavy and maybe a tad more commercially-minded - I have to say that during the insanely catchy 'Soul Creek', they drift dangerously close to Bon Jovi territory, although Bon Jovi never sounded quite as heavy as this. It may be that this album suffers a little by comparison - the debut was an extremely hard act to follow - and yet, if you had never heard of Black Stone Cherry before, this particular album could be just as good an introduction to their music as the debut.

So, who do they sound like? Well, without wanting to sound facetious, they sound like themselves. Black Stone Cherry have enough of a varied sound and mixture of styles to allow themselves never really to be pigeon-holed into sounding like a copy of any one band. I suppose, during their heavier moments, they sometimes remind me of 'Vs.'-era Pearl Jam, without the downer lyrics or vocals, of course or perhaps even the first Audioslave album ('Long Sleeves', especially). The standout tracks, for me, are the storming 'Blind Man', the radio-friendly light and shade of 'Please Come In', the heavy-riffing dark-but-melodic metal of 'Reverend Wrinkle', the adrenaline rush of 'Devil's Queen' and, perhaps the best track on the album, 'Ghost Of Floyd Collins', which could easily be an Ozzy Osbourne classic.

Other tracks such as the albeit very pleasant and touching 'Things My Father Said', the anthemic 'Peace Is Free' and the perhaps slightly formulaic 'You' do take Black Stone Cherry a little close to rock ballad cliché in musical terms, but, on balance, you would have to say that the lighter songs help to break the album up and avoid an overload of out-and-out rockers, even though it is most certainly during the heavier moments that Black Stone Cherry truly shine. Having said that, I don't want to sound overly critical, because there is nothing actually terrible on this record and this is more than a worthy follow-up to their debut. Indeed, providing they concentrate on their bluesy heavy rock sound and they are able to reproduce the magic they undoubtedly captured on their first album rather than expanding on the more commercial side they have revealed here, this is a band who could easily be a major name in hard rock in years to come.


Southern Hard Rock, almost perfect, 23 Oct 2008
So here we go, the second album from Black Stone Cherry is here, and it's been worth the wait.
Southern Rock has never sounded so fresh and contemporary, killer guitar lines, powerful vocals and improved songwriting all contribute here to a band rapidly on the rise.
Things don't really get much better than album opener "Blind Man" which believe me is a good thing, because this song is easily one of the best rock songs I've heard this year.
The Ballad "Things my father said" again fits in beautifully, its a tearful reflection on one's dad who has passed away.
It's a shame a band like this is not very well known, by that I mean the casual music listener, because it really is a quality album.



Less Nickleback please, 02 Oct 2008
Not bad but not great. Ony half as good as first album. Some good riffs and ideas interspersed with disappointing rock hero/commercial/protracted choruses. I can almost hear the record company rep saying - "great first album but can't you make it more accessible? Something the kids will like and sing along to. Then we gonna hit the big time - think of the cash...Have a cigar..." Less Nickleback more Sabbath next album please. I have booked tickets for Oxford gig in December with the Answer - may get blown out by the supoport act.

pure brilliance, 01 Oct 2008
bought this album after hearing Blind Man on Scuzz. The album turned out to be complete suprise. You know what it's like, you buy an album after hearing one song and you often find the one song you bought it for was the only decent song on it. Not the case with this one, the whole album does not have a bad song on it. Its got everything, great lyrics, good strong vocals and some amazing guitar work.

go buy it.

One of the defining moments of the 1990s, despite happening at the start of the decade. The guitars start jittering, then "BOOMA-ABOOMA-ABOOMA-ABOOM!", the drums kick in and grunge splatters itself all over a generation of MTV viewers. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" will surely always speak to alienated teenagers, while giving them something to thrash around their rooms to, kicking the whole thing off as it means to go on. "Come As You Are" is dark and twisted, while "Lithium" and "In Bloom" show Kurt Cobain's often overlooked sense of humour, and "Stay Away" highlights the best way to shred your vocal chords. It's nigh-impossible not to love this album, and it will remain Nirvana's most affectionately remembered work. It's just a shame that a misplaced sense of "selling out" (stupid term if ever there was one) led to such an internal rejection of "...Teen Spirit". A work of genius, no question. --Emma Johnston

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

this album will not disappoint, 13 Dec 2008
this album will not disappoint david cook fans.....there is no one stand out track but as a whole it is a pretty great cd and his voice is as strong and distinctive as it was on AI. if only the x factor could produce someone as talented.......yeh right!

Love it!, 09 Dec 2008
I waited a long time for this album and it lives up to my expectations! His distinctive voice sounds amazing. Buy it!

disappointing, 08 Dec 2008
I was soooo looking forward to this album. I thought he was amazing on american idol. The problem for me, is that all the songs sound the same and kinda merge into one.

Amazing, 05 Dec 2008
OMG Just received this Album today from Amazon and it is amazing, I have most of his Pre-Idol stuff and am Plesantly suprised with this, I thought he might have been made to take a different road with this Album but i am glad he has kept inline with his other stuff.. I think maybe he could have had a couple of more rocky tracks, Maybe next time.. FANTASTIC ALBUM.David Cook

excellent album!!, 04 Dec 2008
Just received this through the post(why did it take so long???), definately worth the wait, it is brillient, he truely does have an amazing voice - soft american rock at its best, reminicent of Richard Marx.
Nice to see that these 'talent' shows do occasionally turn out a true gem. Buy it you won't be disappointed, this will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come

A must have for all linkin park fans, 07 Jan 2009
I got this album for christmas and as a gigantic fan of linkin park i exspected that this album would amazing, and well i was right. usually i dont go for live albums bt this one is different like most of linkin park songs u find this is amazing even songs like hands held high which wasnt my personnal favorite song of minutes to midnight is some how cathchy. The songs on the album are all fantastic though i would have liked somewhere i belong instead of from the inside but their both gd songs so no real loss. The dvd here is what i was most looking forward to seeing linkin park live must have incredible because the dvd is outstanding. Overall if u like linkin park,even if u have all of their other albums this is still a must buy.

fantastic as always, 18 Dec 2008
I have the live in Texas cd/dvd too and thought this one was just as good if not better!! The only downside to it is the numb/encore and jiggawhat/faint songs with Jay Z who is not really my cup of tea.Love Chester Bennington his voice is amazing!!! You will love this album go on buy it!!

Top of My Christmas List, 08 Dec 2008
I am a late comer to Linkin Park having only "discovered" them a couple of years ago. I saw them for the first time at the O2 in January and then again at this concert in June. I'll beat the guy who drove from Manchester as I'd doible booked myself that day and had to drive from Southampton to Windsor in the morning, then back to Southampton to pick up my LP Buddie then upto Milton Keynes that afternoon. How I drove home that night I don't know.
BUT
It was oh so worth it. Chester is just amazing, putting on the most spectacular show I've ever seen. Listening to LP live is one of lifes must see experiences and buying this CD/DVD is the nest best thing.
Buy it if you were there.
Buy it if you weren't there.
But for Gods sake BUY IT!!!!!

fxxking amazing gig, 08 Dec 2008
seen them in manchester jan 08 they were amazing then,But this was something else,totally brilliant, best gig ever been to.
cant wait to see them again next time, were ever they are playin in europe next i will be there!!!!.Dont forget the 3 hidden tracks at the end of the DVD.Quality tunes all the way through A MUST BUY!!!!!!

LP @ MK CD/DVD, 25 Nov 2008
Well, I was there at the gig in MK and it was amazing, so have been waiting AGES for this to come out, and it finally came today :)

When the DVD started up, the audio was a bit distorted, but I changed the settings and it was fine until half way through, when it went off again, but then was ok!! Will give it another run to and check settings to see that it's not a problem with the disc! Be interesting to see if anyone else's does this?!!

Well, to the content, wow....brought all the memories flooding back. We were at the bottom of the grass bank at the back, slightly to the left, so was cool to see some footage on the stage close up, and also out over the arena that we couldn't see from that far back.

All the songs you know and love, with lots of close up footage of the guys, and of the crowd.

Can wholly recommend this for LP fans, and can't wait for them to come over again!!

Enjoy :)

PS. There are 3 extra tracks from the concert at the end of the credits hidden away, so let it run to find them ;)

2nd album, 2nd to none, 23 Dec 2008
After their very succesful and very listenable self titled album, Black Stone Cherry had a mountain to climb in order to even reach that level. Well, they managed it, and have delivered another heavy hitting southern flavoured offering - Folklore and Superstition kicks off with the extremely catchy 'Blind Man' followed by the equally strong 'Please Come', 'Reverend Wrinkle' and 'Soulcreek'. The next song, however, is completely different. 'Things my father said' is a soft ballad with a Zakk Wylde-esque piano intro. This song fits right into the album; and with the rest of the songs to follow, with 'Devil's Queen' and 'Peace is Free' being the standout tracks. That being said, the album is not perfect: the lyrics of the songs are still the weakest part of the album - though they are much improved from their debut album. A worthy buy.

Worthy follow-up to a fantastic debut, 08 Dec 2008
Kentucky's Black Stone Cherry's debut album, released in 2006, was absolutely fantastic - a breath of southern-fried fresh air with huge riffs, powerful vocals, sizzling guitar solos and wonderful melodies and, I'm pleased to say, their second album, 'Folklore & Superstition', pretty-much continues where their debut left off, apart from, perhaps, being (only very) slightly less heavy and maybe a tad more commercially-minded - I have to say that during the insanely catchy 'Soul Creek', they drift dangerously close to Bon Jovi territory, although Bon Jovi never sounded quite as heavy as this. It may be that this album suffers a little by comparison - the debut was an extremely hard act to follow - and yet, if you had never heard of Black Stone Cherry before, this particular album could be just as good an introduction to their music as the debut.

So, who do they sound like? Well, without wanting to sound facetious, they sound like themselves. Black Stone Cherry have enough of a varied sound and mixture of styles to allow themselves never really to be pigeon-holed into sounding like a copy of any one band. I suppose, during their heavier moments, they sometimes remind me of 'Vs.'-era Pearl Jam, without the downer lyrics or vocals, of course or perhaps even the first Audioslave album ('Long Sleeves', especially). The standout tracks, for me, are the storming 'Blind Man', the radio-friendly light and shade of 'Please Come In', the heavy-riffing dark-but-melodic metal of 'Reverend Wrinkle', the adrenaline rush of 'Devil's Queen' and, perhaps the best track on the album, 'Ghost Of Floyd Collins', which could easily be an Ozzy Osbourne classic.

Other tracks such as the albeit very pleasant and touching 'Things My Father Said', the anthemic 'Peace Is Free' and the perhaps slightly formulaic 'You' do take Black Stone Cherry a little close to rock ballad cliché in musical terms, but, on balance, you would have to say that the lighter songs help to break the album up and avoid an overload of out-and-out rockers, even though it is most certainly during the heavier moments that Black Stone Cherry truly shine. Having said that, I don't want to sound overly critical, because there is nothing actually terrible on this record and this is more than a worthy follow-up to their debut. Indeed, providing they concentrate on their bluesy heavy rock sound and they are able to reproduce the magic they undoubtedly captured on their first album rather than expanding on the more commercial side they have revealed here, this is a band who could easily be a major name in hard rock in years to come.


Southern Hard Rock, almost perfect, 23 Oct 2008
So here we go, the second album from Black Stone Cherry is here, and it's been worth the wait.
Southern Rock has never sounded so fresh and contemporary, killer guitar lines, powerful vocals and improved songwriting all contribute here to a band rapidly on the rise.
Things don't really get much better than album opener "Blind Man" which believe me is a good thing, because this song is easily one of the best rock songs I've heard this year.
The Ballad "Things my father said" again fits in beautifully, its a tearful reflection on one's dad who has passed away.
It's a shame a band like this is not very well known, by that I mean the casual music listener, because it really is a quality album.



Less Nickleback please, 02 Oct 2008
Not bad but not great. Ony half as good as first album. Some good riffs and ideas interspersed with disappointing rock hero/commercial/protracted choruses. I can almost hear the record company rep saying - "great first album but can't you make it more accessible? Something the kids will like and sing along to. Then we gonna hit the big time - think of the cash...Have a cigar..." Less Nickleback more Sabbath next album please. I have booked tickets for Oxford gig in December with the Answer - may get blown out by the supoport act.

pure brilliance, 01 Oct 2008
bought this album after hearing Blind Man on Scuzz. The album turned out to be complete suprise. You know what it's like, you buy an album after hearing one song and you often find the one song you bought it for was the only decent song on it. Not the case with this one, the whole album does not have a bad song on it. Its got everything, great lyrics, good strong vocals and some amazing guitar work.

go buy it.

Nirvana's Finest Moment, 27 Dec 2008
Back in 1991, Nirvana were not really considered as gods of garage music, with Kurt Kobain not really making an impact on the music scene. This all changed when this amazing album came along, 12 of the best tracks you could find on one album, from trashing punk right though to more sombre affairs, Nevermind really defined who Nirvana was, and who they were going to be.

Some of their finest moments are here, from all out rock of Smells Like Teen Spirit, through to the rather more thoughtful Polly. Some great stops along the way include the rather cool In Bloom, brilliantly written by Kurt; Stay Away, with it's angry guitar riffs and cool lyrics and Something In The Way, a sort of ballad. There's also the rather singable Come As You Are, with it's excellent plucked theme.

This is a great album, and has to be part of the classic albums of all time, it's hard to describe what feelings you get from this, but it's good fun to dance to, talk to friends and even have on while doing the cleaning, that's how versatile it is. I think it's their best album, very close with In Utero not so far behind. Kurt's voice is excellent and his talent shines here, a real classic rock voice.

This is a must have, even if you don't like grunge and garage, this will appeal to you, on many levels.

what?, 18 Dec 2008
Was just scrolling thru'the lists looking 4 some inspiration when I came across this and saw the average rating - are you serious?! Do the people who put 1 star know anything about music? Or is it just some kind of snobbish provocation-too many people like it so it must be rubbish? Anyway,if there really exists anyone who hasnt got this already,get it.If you cant find a period ( or even a moment!) of your life where you dont like this,go and take up gardening or train spotting instead..

Magnificent, 24 Oct 2008
Quite simply the best peice of music to exist today. Each and every song is an epic and will leave you listening to it over and over again. Cobains voice is powerful throughout the album and for me its hard to pick out a favourite song but it will have to be "Drain You". If you like music and havent heard this album yet, then you must. it was the beginning of a passion for rock music for me and it still gets played very loudly on my hi-fi.

Catchy....., 26 Sep 2008
This does have a few catchy moments but there are big limits in the sound because of the dodgy guitar playing. full credit to the slow passages which appear tight and crisp, the loud sections are drunk party toons, I have not explored yet but my mate reckons this lot nicked their ideas from The Pixies.not really a sit and listen to sort of record this but there are major signs of a full depressive breakdown.. full credit to Dave the drummer Excellent work sir! PS if you want to check the Seattle sound, then I recommend Pearl Jam.

Overhyped Pap, 11 Sep 2008
Reviews for a product of this nature mean nothing as the buyer already knows what they are going to buy. However this album and Nirvana in total are good for teenage years, for those who think they are rebellious and cool/unapproachable. Once this stage has passed, so too should the Nirvana hyping. They truely were an ordinary band who inspired very little.

continuing to rub their critics/haters noses in it, 04 Jan 2009
Dark Horse is balanced out well with lighter moments such as "Gotta Be Somebody", "If Today is your last day" whilst being hit for six by the adult theme's of "S.E.X" "Somthing in your Mouth" "Just To Get High" etc.

Its heavier in some parts to "All the right reasons" combined with some intense emotional balladry off "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" but when it comes to rocking out they are the true kings on the live circuit.



Another Classic Nickleback CD, 30 Dec 2008
As the title suggets this another classic album from Nickleback I have to say reading some of the other reviews for this album i have to say this...
It's AWESOME!! from opener Something In Your Mouth to closer This Afternoon every track is brilliant Gotta Be Somebody is my favourite track. I'm a long time fan of Nickleback and this album is better than All The Right Reasons but not as good as The Long Road which is my fave Nickleback CD.
If you like any of their stuff buy this CD it's fantastic!

Sadly, it's rubbish, 29 Dec 2008
I pre-ordered this CD because I loved Nickelback's previous albums and I've loved seeing them in concert.
Sadly this is commercialised rubbish that lacks the bite I expected.
Shame, now I have to flog it on.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Another AAA album, 24 Dec 2008
Dark horse follows nicklebacks own tradition of having a multitude of catchy AAA tracks. This album can be enjoyed for ANY fan of music.

Nickelback Dark Horse, 22 Dec 2008
Nickelback have been leppardized, Mutt Lang what a genius. This is a cracker of an album it deserves to be in everybody xmas stocking. Alot of the songs sound very much like def leppard thats because of mutt lang.

Best songs Are Shakin Hands, S.E.X, Something in your Mouth, Burn It To The Ground. One of the songs as got the pour some sugar on me yeahs in it.

Roll on Papa Roachs new album Hollywood Whore is a wicked song

Ah, 05 Nov 2008
I once saw an interview where Chad Kroeger said he asked fans what made How You Remind Me work. People said the chorus, the catchy riffs etc. So basically that's what the man cares about which disheartens me. I bought The Long Road and I really like Someday, but on every album they make 3 or 4 singles and the rest appears to be just filler, something to pad it out to called it an album. Hopefully Nickelback realise their sell out status and make music for the right reasons, as the album title misleads.

hmm... It's Nickelback, you either love it or hate it, 23 Oct 2008
Nickelback, long remembered for their 2001 smash hit "How You Remind Me" are a bit like marmite, (hence the title of this review) critics hate them, but out there million of fans love them making them probably one of the most sucessful rock bands of the 2000's.
How is this I hear you say?
Well, Chad Kroeger and co know how to write a cheesey rock song and make it stick in your head, take "Rockstar" for example, it's probably one of the worst songs ever written but it's proved to be a smash hit.
Nickeback's music - it's rock, (Hard rock at a push) but maintains a certain mainstream appeal, their almost in a genre of their own.
Chad Kroeger has always been a bit of a power ballad rockstar, take on this album song's like "Photograph" "Savin Me" "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared," hear any one of these and you have pretty much heard all that Nickelback can offer.
But no-one can deny this formula works, "All The Right Reason" has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and no record label executive will argue with that.
If it's rock music with a certain commercial appeal your after, then this album is for you, just don't expect a musical miracle every time you press play on a Nickelback record.



Zero stars should be a special 'Nickelback option', 16 Aug 2008
Chad Kroeger is a song writing genious. Not, of course, for ANY of the right reasons, but because he has a truly remarkable ability to churn out some of the most pathetic songs ever recorded and still sell millions of records. For this he deserves credit - in the same way Hitler deserves credit for tricking Europe into allowing him to rise to power.

It is not an exxaggeration in any way to describe Nickelback as the worst band ever. Chad Kroeger is the most listener-insultingly abysmal lyricist that I have ever heard. Before you pre-pubescent fans jump to his defence, I have evidence, in the form of some lines from the album:

"She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you that I've been kissing"

"It's just a little hard to leave/When you're going down on me"

Now, anyone Nickelback fans with any decency (ridiculous idea, I know) will be too embarrased to disagree with this. Don't worry though, kids - by your 12th birthday you'll have got over this band. It's easy, really. Just listen to more music. Because the reality is this: Nickelback are the perfect band for people who don't like music.

Absolutely Brilliant!, 07 Aug 2008
What a album!!! Ignore any bad reviews and believe what the majority of reviewers have said, this CD is truely a hard rock masterpiece and with every track a gem, you'll find yourself paying it over and over again.
"All the Right Reasons" is without a doubt one of Nickelback's best albums so far and worth a five star raiting for just "Rockstar" and "Photograph" alone. My other favourite songs here are "Next Contestant", "Side Of A Bullet", "If Everyone Cared" and "Far Away" but there isn't a track on here that I dislike, it's perfect!
Highly recommened!!

Rock Lives .... and is thriving., 14 Jul 2008
For those who, like me, grew up with the likes of Queen, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, it is indescribably good to hear rock that stands up with the best there has been and is able to look it square in the eye.

I could pontificate on the sheer raw energy of 'All the Wrong Reasons' and 'Next Contender', the deservedly popular 'Rockstar' or the subtle harmonies and just damn good music in 'Photograph', but really, you should just listen to it yourself. Not only is this great old-fashioned rock with good vocals in harmonic depth, it is beautifully balanced as an album between anthems, thrashy head-bangers and non-slushy ballads. To quote an oft-used phrase, it is all killer and no filler, any one of the tracks could be nailed into the Top-Ten.

I like this album ... a lot ... it's definitely one of the favourites and considering the company it keeps in my CD collection next to the affore-mentioned bands that is no mean achievement. This is the first Nickelback album I have heard, it most certainly won't be the last.

this album will not disappoint, 13 Dec 2008
this album will not disappoint david cook fans.....there is no one stand out track but as a whole it is a pretty great cd and his voice is as strong and distinctive as it was on AI. if only the x factor could produce someone as talented.......yeh right!

Love it!, 09 Dec 2008
I waited a long time for this album and it lives up to my expectations! His distinctive voice sounds amazing. Buy it!

disappointing, 08 Dec 2008
I was soooo looking forward to this album. I thought he was amazing on american idol. The problem for me, is that all the songs sound the same and kinda merge into one.

Amazing, 05 Dec 2008
OMG Just received this Album today from Amazon and it is amazing, I have most of his Pre-Idol stuff and am Plesantly suprised with this, I thought he might have been made to take a different road with this Album but i am glad he has kept inline with his other stuff.. I think maybe he could have had a couple of more rocky tracks, Maybe next time.. FANTASTIC ALBUM.David Cook

excellent album!!, 04 Dec 2008
Just received this through the post(why did it take so long???), definately worth the wait, it is brillient, he truely does have an amazing voice - soft american rock at its best, reminicent of Richard Marx.
Nice to see that these 'talent' shows do occasionally turn out a true gem. Buy it you won't be disappointed, this will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come

A must have for all linkin park fans, 07 Jan 2009
I got this album for christmas and as a gigantic fan of linkin park i exspected that this album would amazing, and well i was right. usually i dont go for live albums bt this one is different like most of linkin park songs u find this is amazing even songs like hands held high which wasnt my personnal favorite song of minutes to midnight is some how cathchy. The songs on the album are all fantastic though i would have liked somewhere i belong instead of from the inside but their both gd songs so no real loss. The dvd here is what i was most looking forward to seeing linkin park live must have incredible because the dvd is outstanding. Overall if u like linkin park,even if u have all of their other albums this is still a must buy.

fantastic as always, 18 Dec 2008
I have the live in Texas cd/dvd too and thought this one was just as good if not better!! The only downside to it is the numb/encore and jiggawhat/faint songs with Jay Z who is not really my cup of tea.Love Chester Bennington his voice is amazing!!! You will love this album go on buy it!!

Top of My Christmas List, 08 Dec 2008
I am a late comer to Linkin Park having only "discovered" them a couple of years ago. I saw them for the first time at the O2 in January and then again at this concert in June. I'll beat the guy who drove from Manchester as I'd doible booked myself that day and had to drive from Southampton to Windsor in the morning, then back to Southampton to pick up my LP Buddie then upto Milton Keynes that afternoon. How I drove home that night I don't know.
BUT
It was oh so worth it. Chester is just amazing, putting on the most spectacular show I've ever seen. Listening to LP live is one of lifes must see experiences and buying this CD/DVD is the nest best thing.
Buy it if you were there.
Buy it if you weren't there.
But for Gods sake BUY IT!!!!!

fxxking amazing gig, 08 Dec 2008
seen them in manchester jan 08 they were amazing then,But this was something else,totally brilliant, best gig ever been to.
cant wait to see them again next time, were ever they are playin in europe next i will be there!!!!.Dont forget the 3 hidden tracks at the end of the DVD.Quality tunes all the way through A MUST BUY!!!!!!

LP @ MK CD/DVD, 25 Nov 2008
Well, I was there at the gig in MK and it was amazing, so have been waiting AGES for this to come out, and it finally came today :)

When the DVD started up, the audio was a bit distorted, but I changed the settings and it was fine until half way through, when it went off again, but then was ok!! Will give it another run to and check settings to see that it's not a problem with the disc! Be interesting to see if anyone else's does this?!!

Well, to the content, wow....brought all the memories flooding back. We were at the bottom of the grass bank at the back, slightly to the left, so was cool to see some footage on the stage close up, and also out over the arena that we couldn't see from that far back.

All the songs you know and love, with lots of close up footage of the guys, and of the crowd.

Can wholly recommend this for LP fans, and can't wait for them to come over again!!

Enjoy :)

PS. There are 3 extra tracks from the concert at the end of the credits hidden away, so let it run to find them ;)

2nd album, 2nd to none, 23 Dec 2008
After their very succesful and very listenable self titled album, Black Stone Cherry had a mountain to climb in order to even reach that level. Well, they managed it, and have delivered another heavy hitting southern flavoured offering - Folklore and Superstition kicks off with the extremely catchy 'Blind Man' followed by the equally strong 'Please Come', 'Reverend Wrinkle' and 'Soulcreek'. The next song, however, is completely different. 'Things my father said' is a soft ballad with a Zakk Wylde-esque piano intro. This song fits right into the album; and with the rest of the songs to follow, with 'Devil's Queen' and 'Peace is Free' being the standout tracks. That being said, the album is not perfect: the lyrics of the songs are still the weakest part of the album - though they are much improved from their debut album. A worthy buy.

Worthy follow-up to a fantastic debut, 08 Dec 2008
Kentucky's Black Stone Cherry's debut album, released in 2006, was absolutely fantastic - a breath of southern-fried fresh air with huge riffs, powerful vocals, sizzling guitar solos and wonderful melodies and, I'm pleased to say, their second album, 'Folklore & Superstition', pretty-much continues where their debut left off, apart from, perhaps, being (only very) slightly less heavy and maybe a tad more commercially-minded - I have to say that during the insanely catchy 'Soul Creek', they drift dangerously close to Bon Jovi territory, although Bon Jovi never sounded quite as heavy as this. It may be that this album suffers a little by comparison - the debut was an extremely hard act to follow - and yet, if you had never heard of Black Stone Cherry before, this particular album could be just as good an introduction to their music as the debut.

So, who do they sound like? Well, without wanting to sound facetious, they sound like themselves. Black Stone Cherry have enough of a varied sound and mixture of styles to allow themselves never really to be pigeon-holed into sounding like a copy of any one band. I suppose, during their heavier moments, they sometimes remind me of 'Vs.'-era Pearl Jam, without the downer lyrics or vocals, of course or perhaps even the first Audioslave album ('Long Sleeves', especially). The standout tracks, for me, are the storming 'Blind Man', the radio-friendly light and shade of 'Please Come In', the heavy-riffing dark-but-melodic metal of 'Reverend Wrinkle', the adrenaline rush of 'Devil's Queen' and, perhaps the best track on the album, 'Ghost Of Floyd Collins', which could easily be an Ozzy Osbourne classic.

Other tracks such as the albeit very pleasant and touching 'Things My Father Said', the anthemic 'Peace Is Free' and the perhaps slightly formulaic 'You' do take Black Stone Cherry a little close to rock ballad cliché in musical terms, but, on balance, you would have to say that the lighter songs help to break the album up and avoid an overload of out-and-out rockers, even though it is most certainly during the heavier moments that Black Stone Cherry truly shine. Having said that, I don't want to sound overly critical, because there is nothing actually terrible on this record and this is more than a worthy follow-up to their debut. Indeed, providing they concentrate on their bluesy heavy rock sound and they are able to reproduce the magic they undoubtedly captured on their first album rather than expanding on the more commercial side they have revealed here, this is a band who could easily be a major name in hard rock in years to come.


Southern Hard Rock, almost perfect, 23 Oct 2008
So here we go, the second album from Black Stone Cherry is here, and it's been worth the wait.
Southern Rock has never sounded so fresh and contemporary, killer guitar lines, powerful vocals and improved songwriting all contribute here to a band rapidly on the rise.
Things don't really get much better than album opener "Blind Man" which believe me is a good thing, because this song is easily one of the best rock songs I've heard this year.
The Ballad "Things my father said" again fits in beautifully, its a tearful reflection on one's dad who has passed away.
It's a shame a band like this is not very well known, by that I mean the casual music listener, because it really is a quality album.



Less Nickleback please, 02 Oct 2008
Not bad but not great. Ony half as good as first album. Some good riffs and ideas interspersed with disappointing rock hero/commercial/protracted choruses. I can almost hear the record company rep saying - "great first album but can't you make it more accessible? Something the kids will like and sing along to. Then we gonna hit the big time - think of the cash...Have a cigar..." Less Nickleback more Sabbath next album please. I have booked tickets for Oxford gig in December with the Answer - may get blown out by the supoport act.

pure brilliance, 01 Oct 2008
bought this album after hearing Blind Man on Scuzz. The album turned out to be complete suprise. You know what it's like, you buy an album after hearing one song and you often find the one song you bought it for was the only decent song on it. Not the case with this one, the whole album does not have a bad song on it. Its got everything, great lyrics, good strong vocals and some amazing guitar work.

go buy it.

Nirvana's Finest Moment, 27 Dec 2008
Back in 1991, Nirvana were not really considered as gods of garage music, with Kurt Kobain not really making an impact on the music scene. This all changed when this amazing album came along, 12 of the best tracks you could find on one album, from trashing punk right though to more sombre affairs, Nevermind really defined who Nirvana was, and who they were going to be.

Some of their finest moments are here, from all out rock of Smells Like Teen Spirit, through to the rather more thoughtful Polly. Some great stops along the way include the rather cool In Bloom, brilliantly written by Kurt; Stay Away, with it's angry guitar riffs and cool lyrics and Something In The Way, a sort of ballad. There's also the rather singable Come As You Are, with it's excellent plucked theme.

This is a great album, and has to be part of the classic albums of all time, it's hard to describe what feelings you get from this, but it's good fun to dance to, talk to friends and even have on while doing the cleaning, that's how versatile it is. I think it's their best album, very close with In Utero not so far behind. Kurt's voice is excellent and his talent shines here, a real classic rock voice.

This is a must have, even if you don't like grunge and garage, this will appeal to you, on many levels.

what?, 18 Dec 2008
Was just scrolling thru'the lists looking 4 some inspiration when I came across this and saw the average rating - are you serious?! Do the people who put 1 star know anything about music? Or is it just some kind of snobbish provocation-too many people like it so it must be rubbish? Anyway,if there really exists anyone who hasnt got this already,get it.If you cant find a period ( or even a moment!) of your life where you dont like this,go and take up gardening or train spotting instead..

Magnificent, 24 Oct 2008
Quite simply the best peice of music to exist today. Each and every song is an epic and will leave you listening to it over and over again. Cobains voice is powerful throughout the album and for me its hard to pick out a favourite song but it will have to be "Drain You". If you like music and havent heard this album yet, then you must. it was the beginning of a passion for rock music for me and it still gets played very loudly on my hi-fi.

Catchy....., 26 Sep 2008
This does have a few catchy moments but there are big limits in the sound because of the dodgy guitar playing. full credit to the slow passages which appear tight and crisp, the loud sections are drunk party toons, I have not explored yet but my mate reckons this lot nicked their ideas from The Pixies.not really a sit and listen to sort of record this but there are major signs of a full depressive breakdown.. full credit to Dave the drummer Excellent work sir! PS if you want to check the Seattle sound, then I recommend Pearl Jam.

Overhyped Pap, 11 Sep 2008
Reviews for a product of this nature mean nothing as the buyer already knows what they are going to buy. However this album and Nirvana in total are good for teenage years, for those who think they are rebellious and cool/unapproachable. Once this stage has passed, so too should the Nirvana hyping. They truely were an ordinary band who inspired very little.

One of THE BEST albums ever ?, 09 Dec 2008
No point in waxing lyrical about this. Just see all the other reviews. Suffice to say, I rarely review / rave about albums unless they really affect me. This is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to listen to.

Fantastic, 27 Nov 2008
This is a brilliant album, perhaps even the Foo Fighters most complete album so far. I own every Foos album and although I love them all, I feel that there are generally a few filler songs on each album among the gems. However I find it difficult to pick faults in this album. As soon as 'The Pretender' bursts into life you are carried on a monumental journey of rock brilliance. The album flows so beautifully throughout with that raucous opening continued through to the middle of the album when a change of tone occurs and the lighter yet fantastically well thought out anthems of 'home', 'statues' and 'but honestly' give a nice sort of contemplation time at the end of the album after a good 7 or 8 songs of jumpy rock. It is difficult to pick favourite songs on this album but I think 'The Pretender' and 'Home' sum the album up.

Echoes, Silence, Patience, Grace....and Absolute Perfection !, 19 Oct 2008
I've never given the Foo Fighters the time or day, just never really got into them post Nirvana. Bought this album upon recommendation by a Foo fan. Upon first listen (whilst clearing out the garage) I knew there was something very important happening to me. Quite simply at that moment I became an instant Grohl/Foo fan. Having now backtracked on most of the Foo's catalogue from my own perspective, this is not only my favourite of theirs but quite possibly the most important 'rock' album in my CD collection and remains a permanent fixture in the car ! Love it Love it Love it. It's so good, I find it difficult to believe these aren't reworkings of old classics, but of course respect Dave Grohl's song writing abilities as well as his virtuoso performance abilities.

their best yet, 04 Apr 2008
a perfect mix of rock and acoustic, which is what they do best. yes, even better than colour and the shape in my opinion

Foo Fighters by numbers, 29 Feb 2008
Fair play, rock bands like the Foo Fighters do attract loyalty. I had a feeling that this one would maybe disappoint me-- a few months later, many listens later, I'm afraid I was right. Why was I so sure? I guess it was borne out of "In Your Honour", where whereas the acoustic set was genuinely outstanding, the regular CD was quite dull, only "No Way Back" and "DOA" really standing out. I wondered whether the regular Foo Fighters sound had run out of steam, and that they needed to split up - highly unlikely now that they are a MASSIVE commercial draw - or at least look in different directions - highly unlikely now that they are a MASSIVE commercial draw. Unfortunately, the Foo Fighters are suffering from "Chili-Peppers-mainstream-dullness" syndrome.

I think what has irritated me most is that so many of these songs appear to have been knocked off formulaically. Track one, "The Pretender" - video very similar to "All My Life"...let's have a listen...yes, quite a similar pattern...my God, there's even a section three quarters through where I feel like shouting "Done, done, on to the next one"! It doesn't really improve from there. Some are perfectly listenable, and would stan out maybe on mainstream radio - Long Road to Ruin, Cheer Up Boys, Summer's End, Stranger Things Have Happened - but none of these are exciting in the same way that most of the songs on "One By One" were for example. Where they have veered off the beaten track - "Ballad of the Beaconsfield Minors" for example it seems strangely out of place on this album.

I don't know, it's not that the album's BAD, it's just that I've heard it before. So into the collection it goes until The Foos knock off another one the same in two or three years...it's a great shame, because I'm sure that as individuals they still have a lot to offer.