The Inevitability of a Strange World Halifax

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  • Release Date: 05/23/2006
  • Sales Rank: 47,077
  • Label: DRIVE THRU
  • UPC: 060768363724

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The Inevitability of a Strange World

1LISTENNightmare 3:52
2LISTENOur Revolution 3:08
3LISTENUnder Fire 3:02
4LISTENAnthem for Tonight 3:44
5LISTENHey Italy 3:14
6LISTENSnow in Hollywood 3:47
7LISTENSuch a Terrible Trend 4:14
8LISTENBetter Than Sex 3:48
9LISTENGiant in the Ring 3:51
10LISTENPromise Me Tragedy 3:15
11LISTENA Tint of Rain 4:04
12LISTENI Told You So 3:29
13LISTENMurder I Wrote 5:50

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Taking a forceful step forward from their A Writer's Reference EP, Halifax have noticeably upped the aggression factor on The Inevitability of a Strange World. While their songs are still pop-punk blasts of energy, this time the guys throw in some piss and vinegar that gives them a much harder, tougher feel without resorting to screamo antics. Energetic drumbeats fuel this fierce attitude throughout the album, but in that passionate way to rile up the mosh pit rather than like the hostile aggression of bands that just want to kill their ex-girlfriends. Don't be fooled, though: lyrically, the band can also spout bitterness -- "Listen sweetie/You never meant that much to me/Hope your eyes can see what you did to me/You'll always be my enemy" -- but it's probably nothing that good friends or a new, healthy relationship couldn't fix. With its opening Van Halen-esque riffs, searing guitar leads, and a spirited background chorus of "Hell yeah!," "Our Revolution" plays like Halifax were really a hair metal band raised on blink-182. Other songs follow in the same vein -- they're not blatant classic rock ripoffs, but upbeat rockers like "Under Fire" and "Anthem for Tonight" are, well, just plain anthemic. And not only does "Hey Italy" prove that breaking up is still no reason to not flail about, it also shows that Halifax should stick more to the boisterous side of the pop-punk formula, as many of their later attempts to slow things down do nothing more than give listeners a chance to catch their breaths. Overall, the album fits in nicely with the Warped Tour majority -- "I Told You So" sounds like a lost song from Brand New's early years -- but there's something about The Inevitability of a Strange World that seems like it should've been released during Drive-Thru's heyday in the early 2000s to really make a lasting impact. Corey Apar, All Music Guide

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Inevitability of a Strange Worldby Anonymous

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March 21, 2007: at first I thought Halifax was only ok. Then I bought this cd and this is what I thought: 1. Nightmare 9/10- this is a strong upbeat song to open the album with. good song. 2. Our Revolution- 10/10- another strong song. I love the "hell yeahs" and the voice sounds really good on this song. really good song. 3. Under Fire-9/10- it's strong. I love when he says "Stop sniffing on cocaine." good song. 4. Anthem For Tonight 8/10- When I first heard this song, I didn't really like it that much. His voice sounds a bit shaky on this song, but the chorus makes up for it. 5. Hey Italy 8/10- This is the first song that I heard from Halifax. good song, but there are better on the album. 6. Snow In Hollywood 10/10- I love this song! This is one of my favorite on the album. Really Good. 7. Such A Terrible Trend-6/10- I'm sorry, but I just couldn't get into this song. It's not very catchy, and it's a filler. 8. Better Than Sex 9/10- good song with catchy chorus. 9. Giant In The Ring 9/10- This song has a good chorus. I didn't like it at first, but now I love it. 10. Promise Me Tragedy 6/10- This is the only other filler on the album. It's better sounding than the other, but It's not that great. 11. ATint Of Rain 10/10- Awesome Song! This is such a good song with a great beat. One of the best on the album. 12. I told you so- 8/10- This song sounds like Nickelback's song "Animals" in the beginning. I don't like the beginning, but once it gets past the first verse, it's gets slow and really good. 13. Murder I Wrote 8/10- Starts out really slow and then speeds up. A good way to end the album. I love when he says "put me out." Get this cd if you like rock, but make sure to listen to some of the songs first to see if you like it.

Inevitability of a Strange Worldby Anonymous

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October 29, 2006: Texas based Drive Thru Records act, Halifax have done it again with their long awaited debut album “The inevitability of a Strange World”. Produced by Machine (Armor for Sleep, Lamb Of God, Boys Night Out) and Lou Giordano (Taking Back Sunday, Sunny Day Real Estate), the album is the band’s full-length debut and a follow-up to the 2004 EP “A Writer’s Reference”. Halifax have changed from the “Sydney” sound t a melodic 80s metal with a touch of emo tendencies here. It’s been quite some time since I have heard such a passionate album opener as on this album. “Nightmare” is quite possibly the most catchiest songs on the album. The riffs and the screaming “hell yeahs” on the chorus to “Our Revolution” make me think that it may as well be a Mötley Crüe tribute song. Gang chants and emo-like lyrics will make this album a favorite amongst the teens while still maintaining itself in the older crowd primarily by the wonderfully crafted guitar riffs. “Hey Italy” incorporates a violn-esque backgroud at the end of the song which is quite astonishing. No need to worry about “filler tracks” on this album either—songs like “under fire” bring the rock just as much as “Our Revolution” does. Lyrically speaking, the album is well-written and delived in just the right way. This is most apparent in the track “Snow in Hollywood”. Throw on your old Motley Crue shirts, go pick up this album, and rock out to one of the albums that was chosen by Alternative Press magazine as one of the “Most Anticipated Releases of 2006”. -reviewed by Christopher Salyer


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