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Purchased mine from newbury_comics and as I was with my purchase of Somewhere... from them, I am very pleased. Sleeve and records are perfect. The records are a translucent purple, but under certain lighting they might appear a bit red. It came with a lyric book which I was surprised to see, but if it's your first time listening and you're wanting to have lyrics to follow along then I'd suggest searching them online as a lot of the lyrics in the accompanied book appear handwritten and might be a bit difficult to read for someone that isn't already familiar with the lyrics. La Dispute is my favorite band and this is my favorite album of theirs, so I couldn't recommend giving it a listen enough. However, like others have suggested, you may want to stream it prior to buying as it isn't for everyone.

Frankly the best album I have ever listened to in my entire life. This album was so good that I am actually writing an Amazon review. Mind you, I have never written one before in my life. Listen to this album with lyrics at hand. It comes with a little lyric book. This album both changed and saved my life. If I could, I'd give it 10 stars.

While I loathe comparing bands against each other, it seems almost necessary to establish a comparative point from which to discuss La Dispute. If you're a fan of the band Thursday, especially their earlier material with more emphasis on beat-poetry styled breakdowns and social-commentary lyrics, La Dispute is a band likely to impress you. A quick word of caution, some people find fault with the style of the Lead Singer (I consider his performance indicative of pronounced emotion, but I've heard it described as "rap-crying"). If "classically-trained singer" is a requirement or even preference for your musical tastes, La Dispute may not be the band for you. However, if you have grown tired of the overused cliche's attached with the 'angst' associated with unrequited teenage love so familiar in the genre of Post-Hardcore/Screamo, La Dispute's lyrics offer a fresh insight into the human condition. I recommend listening to the following tracks before making your purchase: Track 2 - Harder Harmonies Track 4 - Edit your Hometown Track 7 - The Most Beautiful Bitter Fruit Track 10 - Edward Benz, 27 Times If you are still unsure, tracks 9 and 11 are great also.

La Dispute is one of my favorite bands. Their lyrics are beautiful and their music is great. My favorite album by them.

My only gripe with it is how tightly the records are packed into the paper sleeves. There is no plastic lining inside and you're guaranteed to get scratches across the disc the first time you pull it out. Either don't spare money on plastic inner sleeve or at least make them a little more spacious.

The cd and the case are in great shape. It took a little longer to get here then I would like but it arrived undamaged, that's the important part.

It's like at the drive in, but only with the power of God and better lyrics (and music). I haven't heard anything, probably since my first Melvins album as a weeee cub in 2001 that has stirred something in me like this album. I cannot say enough good, so I will just stop here.

I love La Dispute and this CD does not disappoint!

Esperaba algo más del disco. Creo que estresa un poco las estrofas del cantante. Son canciones digamos "pesadas" en el sentido lírico. En la parte instrumental son realmente buenos.

リミッターを外された感情が鮮やかに踊る過剰熱的ハードコア。その後ろには真っ白な灰しか残らない激越した音の、研ぎ澄まされたエモーションが全篇を舐め尽くす。 嘆き叫びあるいは哀切に満ちて語りかけながら、その等身大のフィーリングをしかし息苦しいまでに過剰な熱量で放出するヴォーカリスト/Jordan Dreyer。彼の圧倒的なパフォーマンスを煽り立てるように、ギターが咽び、ドラムが猛り、旋律が踊りリズムが炸裂する。凝縮され、鋭い明度を放つ楽曲群が緩急高低を駆け巡りながら展開するサマは圧巻。激情×激情の積算が、武装ではなく生身のフィーリングを剥き出しにする形で響く特異なサウンド。この過剰であるがゆえの透明な情感のフィーリングには、ちょっと他のハードコアバンドに無いユニークさを感じたりもする。そのデビュー盤と比べると、スリリングに疾走するキラーチューンは減ったようにも聴こえるが、代わって濃密にエグり込まれた感情の淵がそのグルーヴの深さを増して響く。とにかくもう、格好良すぎだコイツら！

La Dispute are one of my all time favourite bands, mainly for the depth and beauty of their lyrics. I admit, I had this album before I bought the cd, but decided to buy the physical copy because I wanted to have it and hold it. So worth it. The album is a concept album, and the case and lyric booklet are as much of a work of art as the music itself. If you like this band, or want to try out a band unlike any other, don't hesitate in buying the dc. fully recommend.

also ich bin ja ein eher zurückhaltender Rezensent und auch noch sehr kritisch; 5 Sterne gibt es nur im Ausnahmefall. Aber bei dieser CD kann ich einfach nicht anders. Sie läuft bei mir praktisch jedes Mal, wenn ich Musik höre - und das jetzt schon seit fast einem Jahr - und jedes Mal freue ich mich drauf. Ich würde mal glatt behaupten, dass dieses gute Teil die beste CD in meiner Sammlung ist - und die umfasst mehr als 1.000 Stück (u.U. nur noch getoppt von der Debüt-CD von La Dispute). An den Gesang muss man sich zwar erst mal gewöhnen, aber ich finde die Stimmlage jederzeit treffend - ob schreiend oder flehend: es passt zur Musik und zum Text. Ach ja; die Texte. Die hatte ich anfangs doch tatsächlich vernachlässigt. Erst nach so 3 Monaten hab ich mir die mal angesehen- und schwupps bekommen die Lieder eine noch differenzierte, tiefere Bedeutung. Alles in allemm unglaublicch gute Musik; keine Ahnung, ob da jemals eine andere CD ran kommenn wird

après un premier album vraiment excellent, LaDispute revient et applique une recette comparable quoique un peu modifiée puisque le chant de (l'excellent) Jordan Dreyer est un peu plus en retrait. du coup, l'album s'éloigne un peu plus du screamo que l'on avait kiffé précédemment. d'ailleurs l'écriture a progressé et muri. il faudra peut-être plusieurs écoutes pour l'apprécier à sa juste valeur mais c'est un très bon album.