Grinspoon Album: “New Detention (With Bonus Disc)”

I had never heard of this band over here in the U.S until I went over to Australia, but I have to admit this is one of my new favorite cds. I love "Lost Control" "No Reason" "Gone Tomorrow" and "Damn Straight" Now you may be thinking that I'm just some hard core rocker but that is not true at all. I listen to hard rock, alternative, and emo and I still love this album.I would just like to thank the salesman in the cd store by the Radisson Hotel on Liverpool St in Sydney Australia for telling me about this band. peace out yo

If you like your rock music with a bit of a kick to it, well this album is right down your alley. What makes this album work all that more for me is that Grinspoon is homegrown Australian to the tee. From humble beginnings in street garages to playing at small venues to the unexcapable capture of big fame, Grinspoon has shined away. In this new album, the aussie boys have come up with several hit songs like 'Anyday, Anyhow', radio friendly 'Lost Control' and 'Chemical Heart' that is rock anthem at its best with a distinct Aussie theme.

This album 'New Detention' has a unique art cover that is at once bland but enticing. Like the other lone reviewer this album may take a number of times for the listener to fully appreciate the skill and strengths of this band. Other songs to look out for in this killer album is 'Killswitch', '1000 Miles' and 'Damn Straight'.

Those folks out there who says aussie rock is lame, well it definitely isn't with bands like Grinspoon, Hoodoo Guru's and Spiderbait coming to the forefront. Good album by a good group of aussie fellas.

i bought this album the day it came out, and i personally thing that it is grinspoon's best album. Songs such as "Anyday Anyhow", "Gone Tomorrow", "Lost Control", "Chemical Heart", "Killswitch", "No Reason" and "Damn Straight" make this album the album of the year so far for me. The album sounds a little like "Easy", but the songwriting seems to be better and the recording quailty also sounds greater than previous albums.

For me, "Damn Straight" and "No Reason" are definate standouts and sound great. "No Reason" is slower, but still rocks hard, and "Damn Straight" would have to be the coolest song i've heard all year!! Everyone who has heard it, has loved it. Pat Davern's Guitar skills have also greatly improved on this album.

Song listing & rating:

Anyday Anyhow = ****

Lost Control = *****

Gone Tomorrow = *****

Chemical Heart = ****

Make It Happen = ***

Boltcutter = ****

No Reason = *****

1000 Miles = **

Damn Straight = *****

Hate = ***

All in all, i think this album is a great addition to Grinspoons other 2 albums. I have no hesitation in giving this album 5 stars and recommending to any rock/alternative/hard rock fan.