Finger Eleven Album: “Finger Eleven”

This is a great release from start to finish, but I'm still not quite sure of how I feel about it. It's got its songs that are truly amazing, but it's also got its songs that are relative duds. I would write them off as just another new band trying to be something they're not, but there's just too much diversity on this CD to be another typical rock band. This band has depth, which a lot of bands nowadays don't. When Finger Eleven is on, they're on. When they're not, it's nothing great. But luckily for us, they're on for about 90% of this CD.

The thing that sets this band apart from others is their range. They have songs that can make you rock your head, but then they have songs that are heartfelt and touching. One Thing, their single as of now, is one of those heartfelt songs. The simplicity of this song is why I like it so much. It's just emotional enough that you can feel the pain of the lyrics, but it's not sappy enough to make you cringe when you hear it. Thousand Mile Wish is another slow song that pushes the boundaries of sorrow. It's really a touching love song, and the acoustics make the song that much better. Complicated Questions is one of the harder songs on here. The guitar work is ear-catching, and the vocals are extremely original. Definitely one of the best on here.

A few of the best songs on here are Complicated Questions, Absent Elements, Thousand Mile Wish, and The Last Scene Of Struggling. All in all, this is a solid release. There are two duds on this CD, and that's really about it. All the others have something that makes it great. Finger Eleven have a very distinctive sound, and that's why I think they'll be around for quite a while.

Alright, so I first heard "Good Times" on the soundtrack of EA Sports' SSX3, and fell in love with "One Thing" on the radio. The problem is, people don't like to admit that songs like these two are melodic, catchy, and just plain good. "Good Times" and "Other Light" still have the feel of a not-so-mainstream rock album, while some of the others, mainly the two acoustic songs, have the ability to catch the ears of those who previously were not Finger Eleven fans.

My main argument is that people today are selfish, because they want a band all to themselves. Finger Eleven used to be your band, right? And then they sold out, right? WRONG. Just because they're on the radio does not mean they are any worse than they were before. It means they are icreasing their range of sounds and their number of fans. It's a matter of growth.

Get the cd, it's worth it. It's ok to buy it because you heard the songs on the radio...geez.

I've known Finger Eleven was THERE but I never really cared that much for them. When I heard Drag you Down, they really stuck out for me. So... I accidently fall upon this CD instead of GOBS. But I was pleasantly suprised when I gave it a listen. The songs could go heavy to melodic and both at the same time in one song. I see a lot of originality in this band. And suprisingly this band has managed to keep it up for three CDs! Bands like Korn can fall apart after a few CDs but aparently not Finger Eleven. They have gotten a tad bit less heavy when compared to their previous albums but in no way diminished. If you like any of Finger Elevens previous work I strongly reccomend this CD for you.

And BTW the live performances really bring out the band and make the price oh, so much more worth it.

Notable tracks: Good Times (worthy of radio time)

I was surprised when listening to this band to acutally hear melodies yet nu-metal riffs at the same time i thought it sounded pretty good not many bands can pull it off as good as the old days..........Finger Eleven is far better than Disturbed, Three Days Grace, Trapt, Linkin Park, and lately Korn has been going to hell so yeah Finger Eleven even outdo Korn in many ways......The singer sounds like a blend from the singer from Disturbed only he doesnt shout all the time so that makes this album enjoyable........its a mixture of disturbed/pink floyd yes that may sound werid but its true its good stuff it sticks with you and makes you want to spin it again and again in the cd player.......Landmark songs on this album would have to be Good Times, Thousand Mile Wish, and the Short adn sweet opener Other Light, but every song is worth multiple listens so get this and let it soak in

Finger Eleven is amazing as we know from their previous releases, and my opinion is that their self-titled is the best out of them all. They are finally getting recognized for their music and this a band thats well-deserving of it. This album is so much more than the slower songs they have made vids for "One Thing" and "Thousand Mile Wish." It has certain influences from their old albums and a new finger eleven sound. I think they have gotten better with each album and continue to grow as an awsome band. No way this band has sold out.