MxPx Album: “Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo”

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MxPx: Mike Herrera (vocals, bass); Tom (guitar, background vocals); Yuri (drums, cymbals). <p>Additional personnel: Greg Hetson (guitar); Ronnie King (keyboards); <p>Dale Yob, Jeff Bettger (background vocals). <p>Recorded at Robert Lang Studios, Seattle, Washington in February 1998. <p>Hailing from Bremerton, Washington, MxPx (a shortened form of their old moniker, Magnified Plaid) mixes youthful exuberance with rage, a sure-fire recipe for success in the modern, hardcore-friendly market. This band, however, shows a wisdom and emotional maturity which belies their peach-fuzz visages. The opener, "Under Lock And Key" explores the attitude of youth ("Should I wake up and explain myself to you/Or should I not care and sleep the whole day through"), vocalist Mike Herrara's West-Coast punk-pop vocal style reminiscent of a more tuneful Billy Armstrong. Another aspect which separates MxPx from the pack is their spirituality--tattoos and facial piercings aren't usually the mark of the faithful, but these kids are putting their faith in a higher power. Through this strong belief, they strike a positive approach ("Tomorrow's Another Day," "Get With It!"), proving that hard and fast doesn't necessarily mean decadent and careless--MxPx is a band with their hearts and heads in the right place, bringing a message of hope and courage to a scene plagued by negativity.

Mxpx has always been a fav. of mine alongside NoFx .. This band is very creative in what they do and live they are also great from what ive been told ..

p.s : ignore teenieboppers and their ''this aint punk etc.'' and ignore those wannabe posers who were never born in the 70's but pretend to be .. the true poser is the one pretending to be from another generation , truely pathetic ..

This CD is not really awesome, but it doesn't suck too bad either. It's really nothing special. I got this CD because I heard everyone saying it was wonderful, the best CD ever, etc., but that's just not what it was. I found myself able to listen to this CD, it's not like one of those CDs where you're thinking "Oh my gosh, this is awful, I can't listen to it!" I didn't turn this CD off, but the thing is that I just can't get into the songs. They all sound the same and MxPx sounds a lot like many other bands. I like the kind of CD that jumps out at you, that leaves you no choice but to listen to it again, and again, and again, and to just leave it in your CD player. This CD wasn't like that. I heard this was a good Christian band, but it doesn't even sound that way. If you're looking for a GREAT christian CD that is actually different and sounds really awesome, I'd recommend Dogwood's "Building a Better Me" or Relient K "Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek."

While there are many different opinions as to which MxPx album is the best, I think that this one really shows the true talent these guys have for Punk (with a nice taste of pop). While my dad says that the lyrics to "I'm Ok, You're Ok" and "The Downfall of Western Civilization" are meaningless, I am of the opinion that they are the best tracks on the album. And other people may call "Fist vs. Tact" a song that doesn't on the album, but it gives it a nice little spark that makes this cd that much more interesting to listen to.

The opening to "Set The Record Straight" is so awesome, you have to listen to it, along with "The Theme Fiasco", which is sort of "Mission Impossible" style Punk. This album is far better than their previous cd, "Life in General", which had a lot of annoying riffs and plain, uninteresting drumming in many of the songs. I consider this album the "comeback" from "Life in General" :-) .

All in all this cd is a must buy for any secular or Christian punk rock fan out there, particularly fans of Green Day and The Ataris.

I've met the fellas from MxPx and have spoken with them for a bit about this whole thing about people thinking they are a christian band. I am getting sick and tired of people calling these guys a christian band. Yes, they are christians but they aren't a christian band. Creed sings about God more than MxPx does and people don't label them christian music as much as people do MxPx. Just listen to this album for the love of the music. They have positive music that isn't about drugs and sex. What's so wrong with that? They are probably the most mature punk band out there. This is probably the best emo style music I've heard in a long time.

I would just like to say how awesome this cd is! While all the other reviewers are sitting around arguing about whether mxpx is a christian or punk band, they are missing the actual quality of this cd! It makes no difference whether it's christian rock or not, they are still the best! I bought this cd after The Ever Passing moment and have also listened to their other cd's and this has got to be one of, if not their best. Every single song is full of energy and is good quality music! I really love song numbers 9 and 3, but there isn't one that I don't like. There is no justice in trying to describe how incredibly excellent this cd is, so if you don't have it, go out and buy it now!