Eleventyseven Albums (2)
What The Critics Say
The mishmash of synth pop and power punk on the trio's sophomore release kicked any prior notion of the band's identity into orbit. Where they began to dig their own punk-pop niche à la Stellar Kart on their debut, heavy doses of keyboard transform and almost confuse their sound on Galactic Conquest. One minute they approach Relient K's tongue-in-cheek believer punk, the next minute they channel the soul of peppy '80s synth pop. While the juxtaposition appears to be an attempt at varying their sound, the annoyance factor weighs heavily by the end of the CD. "Galaxies Collide" and "Program Terminated" sound like a cross between a Gameboy soundtrack and aerobics instructions. Lyrically, the Christian themes continue -- for example, finding an identity with God on "Fight to Save Your Life" and "Retail Value." ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
'And the Land of Fake Believe'
Release Date 1/1/2005
Tracks 11
Label Flicker
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What The Critics Say
Creativity and wit caused this punk-pop trio's debut to rise to the top of a crowded genre. With the path for parent-approved punk having been paved by Relient K some years prior, saying something truly unique at warp speed posed a challenge. To their credit, lead vocalist/guitarist Matt Langston, bassist Caleb Satterfield, and drummer Jonathan Stephens gave punk-pop fans reason to rediscover the genre with a bright, hopeful edge. Credit the bandmembers with more than just youthful optimism; their lyrics never encourage subversion, anarchy, or rebellion against more than the occasional girl who refuses to give them the time of day. Langston delivers believable vocals somewhere between Matt Thiessen and Tom DeLonge (blink-182, Angels and Airwaves). Eleventy Seven's ability to craft tongue-in-cheek stories for the 21st century -- the best example being "Myspace," a tale of Internet love gone nowhere -- was one source of the band's appeal. Another distinguishing mark was the trio's touch with surprisingly well-crafted love songs, from the sincere "Here with Me" to the fabulous faith-building cry of "Reach That Far." You won't find a single track that lasts four minutes, but you will discover plenty of mature teenage insights to make you grin. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
