Up in the Attic

truANT "Speeding faster towards disaster." When most angst-filled frontmen spit out a line like that it just sounds ridiculously clichéd. But when Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell conjures it up for "1000 Days," the opening track of his band's second major label album, it's easy...	ANThology Five years before the release of ANThology, Alien Ant Farm befriended Papa Roach, then fellow strugglers on the California club circuit. And so AAF wound up signing to Papa Roach's New Noise Records. AAF have furthermore strengthened their Roach connection by employing Jay Baumga...	BUSted: The Definitive DVD Take a ride with Alien Ant Farm behind the scenes to see & hear their story of rock success and the moment when they thought they lost it all in a bus crash. Includes a band-produced docuemtnary called "Road to Wreckage" using archival band footage spanning from the early days of...	20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection - The Best Of Alien Ant Farm BUDGET NORTH AMERICAN BEST OF. TRACKLISTING: 1. SMOOTH CRIMINAL 2. WHAT I FEEL IS MINE 3. CRICKETS 4. MOVIES 5. ATTITUDE 6. THESE DAYS 7. GLOW 8. DRIFTING APART 9. SPAIN (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 10. PINK TEA (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MIX).	Light Grenades A rare case in which a band actually gets better with time, this California hard rock quintet seems to have finally grown into its skin on its fifth album. Casting off the dated slap-bass funk and pointless nu-metal angst of its early years (well, mostly), Light Grenades is not o...
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AAF is 'F'ing awesome!!!!!!1
alien ant farm rules. i can't beleive how good they are! my favorite song (not on this cd) is "smooth criminal". they remade michael jackson's song in a metal version. but this cd is just as sweet. AAF IS BEAST!!!

give 'em credit, give 'em support
i'm hooked just by the singer's voice. i will admit that much of the album is about relationships; that said, it's great music. they are a unique band in a world of music where 5,000 bands consist of about 10 different styles in the popular arena. these guys always stood out a bit, and i appreciate the way they put songs together. i would maybe say buy ANThology see where you stand, since it is the best example of what they do. TruANT has some great versatility on it. then buy this one. i particularly like forgive & forget. there's a lot of crap out there that goes in & out of rage without much sincerity. i believe it when AAF does it. check 'em out. Then check out 'Tip,' the 1st; then the 2nd album from Finger Eleven. it's miles beyond the last album they put out. go to concerts, buy merchandise - REALLY support the musicians. who cares about the industry.

solid and consistent album
The Good " Bad Morning" is a driving anthem for those that can't stand hearing the morning alarm go off. You can't ignore the pounding drums and catchy chorus of "Forgive and Forget." "Around the Block" has infectious riffs and a fetching cowbell beat. That's right, cowbell. Vocalist Dryden Mitchell's chorus section is melodic and hook laden. "San Sebastian" uses muted riffs and blazing guitar licks to draw you in. Meaty riffs and a simple yet effective hook dominate "Getting Closer." Mitchell displays his best vocal performance here as he delivers with lots of heart and emotion. Acoustic, country style guitars with a modern rock twist help lead "Crickets." "State of Emergency" is loaded with thunderous drum beats and fiery guitar runs. "She's Only Evil" is a moving ballad about the negative aspects of a sour relationship. It either has a bombastic ending, or there's a bonus instrumental stuck in there. The Bad Nothing notable The Verdict Alien Ant Farm deliver a solid and consistent album with Up in the Attic. Their only obstacle is an industry that uses and disposes of bands like them.

verry nice third album by AAF
Just a rockin album with a great variaty of songs

Impressed
I came across a copy of ANThology while over in Iraq, and bought Up In The Attic when I got back a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of them before, and have to admit that the energy of their style really grabbed me. I even bought a copy to give as a gift. Highly recommended!