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But whether they're being snotty or serious, there is a constant thread at work: those catchy melodies.
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Entertainment WeeklyIt may sound heinous on paper, but trust us, the first single, "We're All To Blame," is far better than it has a right to be. [8 Oct 2004, p.112]
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From its aggressive metal and hardcore overtones to lyrics that rail against societal ignorance and a world gone wrong, Chuck is a few steps ahead of the smirking, jocular anthems that populated Sum 41's previous output.
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Rolling StoneChuck's heavy melodies find a balance between ADD guitar wank and next year's prom-night hit. [28 Oct 2004, p.102]
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Sum 41's most mature album to date.
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BlenderThe ceaselessly blistering tone does get overbearing. [Nov 2004, p.145]
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Alternative PressUnfortunately, the band overcompensate for all the testosterone with modern-rock romps like "Some Say" and with bland ballads like "Slipping Away." [Dec 2004, p.142]
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Crucially, if you stick with a formula, the least you can do is improve it. Unfortunately "Chuck" doesnt and theres nothing thats even remotely equal to "Fat Lip" or "All Messed Up".
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New Musical Express (NME)[Their] penchant for pastiche has evolved... into full-blown plagiarism. [9 Oct 2004, p.57]
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The spiky quartet furnish their usual shouty vocals with grinding riffola and twiddly guitar solos, just as the rest of the post-Linkin Park world are realising nu metal wasn't such a good idea.
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Q MagazineToo melodic for metal fans and too heavy for the pop-punk kids who made them famous. [Nov 2004, p.127]
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Positive: 97 out of 109
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Negative: 4 out of 109
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RossS.Feb 7, 2008All sum 41 music is awesome!!!
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