Fire & Ice - Gods & Devils

Impressive debut record by the band. Expecting big things to come in the future. Look out for their new record on Triple B Records this year.

Funeral for a Friend - Your History Is Mine

Having given this record a few spins, I'm not about to run out and grab everything in FFAF's back catalogue, but it's a lesson for somebody like me who had written these guys off as a pack of jokers.

Fall Out Boy - Folie a Deux

Quite simply, Fall Out Boy has delivered the pop record of 2008, one that hasn’t had to dumb down its songwriting to reach a wider audience, a remarkable feat when you consider just how appalling most of the music that infiltrates the charts is. Well-done gentleman. 

Forgiven Rival - This Is A War

Forgiven Rival has demonstrated that they have a lot of potential, but they need to shit or get off the pot. Either they adopt a heavier approach and write songs with more consistent metal elements or they should ditch the screamed vocals altogether, as it does nothing for their sound. Joel’s voice has no middle ground, it’s either a heavily produced croon or a scream which gives the songs an almost cut and paste feel. I’d love to see what FR can accomplish if they knuckle down and write a more cohesive batch of songs, but at the moment they aren’t doing anything you haven’t heard before.

Four Year Strong - Rise Or Die Trying

Having recently signed to Decaydance (Pete Wentz’s boutique label) you can expect to hear a lot from Four Year Strong in 2008. Get in while you still can!

Fear Like Us - Fear Like Us

Fear Like Us is one Australian band who deserves your attention. If you’re a fan of any of the artists mentioned in the record’s foreword then you need to hear this record. It’s as simple as that.

Fifty Sixx - Prescriptions For The Rich (EP)

The packaging (courtesy of The Kingdom Of Sad Machines) of this EP looks fantastic and the production – while a little too polished for my liking – does the band's songs justice. I'm keen to see what these guys can come up with next time.

Funeral For A Friend - Tales Don’t Tell Themselves

My only gripe with “Tales Don’t Tell Themselves” is that too many of the songs seem to follow the same the path, and while each track is able to successfully stand on its own, the songs can blend into one another. 

 

One of the better rock albums I’ve come across this year!

Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High

Fall Out Boy’s ability to appeal to pop fans and hardcore kids alike has ensured they will be the biggest band of 2007. If you don’t believe me, ask your little sister… I’m sure she’ll agree.

Frenzal Rhomb - Forever Malcolm Young

This CD won’t change anyone’s opinion on Frenzal Rhomb. If you hate them, you’re still going to hate them (and chances are one of the songs on here is talking about you). If you love them, you’re going to get hours of listening pleasure out of this record.

I’ll leave you with the wise words of Frenzal front man Jay:  “Johnny Ramone was in a fucken good band but he was a cunt”.