Crash Romeo – Minutes To Miles

There is absolutely no way I can say anything positive about this band. I am an avid listener of the “hardcore” genre. That usually means bands like Bad Brains or Redemption 87. So a little while back I asked Bobby if I could write for his site, which he said would be fine, because I’m writing about music he doesn’t usually listen to. Eventually I began to receive CD’s from different sources to be reviewed, so I kind of lost control of what I have to write about, but not what I say. What I’m trying to say is that since I began writing these reviews, never have I had to listen to such a shitty album.

Now, on the cover of the Crash Romeo album I was warned that they’re pop-punk and “infectious.” To me, they sounded like Coheed and Cambria because the singer in Coheed has an obnoxiously high-pitched voice, just like the guy in Crash Romeo. I was pretty happy about this though, this is a quote from my mother. “What the hell are you listening to? It sounds like Simple Plan after being kicked in the nuts (as in testicles, not the delicious snack).” That should give you a general idea of the singing. The rest of the band is just as shitty as the singer. The guitarist just plays power chords. There’s a keyboard, it gets annoying and makes me want to destroy all synthesizers. The drummer lays down beats so basic they’re appropriate for, well, a Crash Romeo song. This band simply should not be in existence, there’s too many of their kind already. This is one of those bands dedicated to bitching about girls. It’s what all their songs are about, and by the fourth song I was very tired of it. I cannot believe that I have to listen to 45 minutes of this bullshit.

Let’s see, what else can I bitch about besides the singers annoying, ear-piercing voice? Oh I know, these douche bags have the whole shitty haircut, thick glasses and multiple piercing look going for them. Some ignorant morons might call it the “emo” look, but others just call it looking goofy. I swear I’m going to have an ulcer by the end of this album. The album art was stupid to, leave it to a shitty band to fuck up album art. The first picture in the booklet looks like it’s about a possible heist or murder plan. The rest of the pictures follow that theme and give me the feeling that the album may have followed some kind of theme as well. Not that a theme would matter, it still sounds crappy.

Now for my recommendation, and in case you’ve skipped over my entire review, this was a great album. I really loved it and everyone deserves to have a copy of this CD, it was just that good. This was probably one of the best of 2006, nay nay, one of the best albums ever. The lyrics were inspiring, the vocals were marvelous, and the band was easily one of the most talented I’ve ever heard. If you have never heard this band and aren’t even considering buying this CD, you are at a loss. So get out to any CD store and buy this, you will not be disappointed.