The Lostprophets - Liberation Transmission Review

The Lostprophets have always been in a weird spot when it comes to the United States. Sure, they blew up over in their hometown (and home country), but in the United States, they were always that band just about to break out into the mainstream, then they went away hiding. Many who never really caught on would call the band a \"One Hit Wonder\", as the band truly only had one breakout hit, but it\'s always been those harder and less talked about songs that go The Lostprophets their true fans. I would consider myself one of those \"true fans\", as I\'ve been following the band since their early \"Fake Sound Of Progress\" days, all the way up to the present, which seems just as bright as any part in their career ever appeared. While many \"true fans\" have handed over their \"fan\" status after listening to the band\'s latest approach to the mainstream; Liberation Transmission, I find myself intrigued, to say the least.

Liberation Transmission kicks off in overdrive with the song \"Everyday Combat\", it\'s a true kick-your-ass-into-motion song, a near perfect way to start off the album. The song is catchy, fast, and backed by some strong screaming that the band has always been known for. \"A Town Called Hypocrisy\" is the next track on the album, which is also the choice for the next single. Along with the rest of the tracks on the album, the lyrics are simple and to the point, but they\'re written with a deeper meaning in mind. The rest of the album follows through a similar format, catchy choruses and bridges, fist pumping guitars, and a big arena rock sound.

The album doesn\'t let down until the first single hits the speakers, which really disrupts the flow of the album, and poses as the least impressive song on the album. Right after the single (\"Rooftops\") ends, the album picks right back up, and doesn\'t let go until the very last song. Each song (Especially \"Can\'t Stop, Gotta Date With Hate\" and \"Everybody\'s Screaming!!!\") have instant hooks that will reel you in and keep you singing.

However, even though these guys really know how to write a good hook, the album still has it\'s faults. \"4:AM Forever\" and \"Heaven For The Weather, Hell For The Company\" suffer from drag vocals and instrumentals, and are really disappointing. A lot of the album suffers from the depth that was found in the past two albums, and they really don\'t have the same effect on myself as \"Start Something\" and \"The Fake Sound Of Progress\" did.

With those complaints aside, grab your lighters and your mosh clothes. The Lostprophets have managed to craft an arena ready album that is full of hooks, bridges, and extremely anthemic segments are more fun than dangerous. Liberation Transmission is the perfect blend between the band\'s previous albums, with a new flair that I would love to see more of in the coming years. The lostprophets are here to stay.

"Liberation Transmission" is on sale November 30, -0001 from Columbia.