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It Means Everything - Save Ferris
Rating: 8/10

This album is a mix of everything. From ska, to swing, to rock, this album has it all. There's not too much of one thing. Save Ferris makes all three music types sound great together.

The ska part, the trumpets & trombones, give the songs attitude. The rock part, the guitars & drums, give the songs rhythm & power. The semi-swing part, the bass, gives the songs strength. The bass is very important in songs like "Goodbye", "Super Spy", and "Lies", among several others. Monique Powell's voice is completely amazing. She'll sing her heart out, reaching the high notes, and doesn't try to cover up her voice.

From my interpretation, most of the album is basically about starting over and trying to forget/get over people in your life. "Spam" definitely has creative & original lyrics. The lyrics of this album as a whole are quite different. From the funny lyrics of "Spam, "";Spam, it's pink & it's oval. Spam, I buy it at the mobil," to the sort of sad lyrics of "Goodbye", "Goodbye; I don't wanna be your friend. So long; now we've reached the end." Well, no matter what it is, practically anything will sound great with Monique singing it.

Including the cover of "Come On Eileen", most of the songs are diverse. "Super Spy" and "Goodbye" are swing, where as "Under 21" is kind of rock/ska. The whole album is upbeat, with no real slow songs.

Overall, this album was pretty good. There barely was any experimentation, just purely good music by a good band. The music, lyrics, and Monique's voice sound great together and every member of Save Ferris makes this album what it is.

Track List - Lyrics

  1. The World is New (2:12)
  2. Nobody But Me (3:05)
  3. Super Spy (3:00)
  4. Come On Eileen (4:11)
  5. Goodbye (3:42)
  6. Sorry My Friend (3:05)
  7. Lies (3:54)
  8. Little Differences (2:42)
  9. Spam (2:28)
  10. Under 21 (2:36)
  11. Everything I Want To Be (3:48)
Best Aspect: Three different types of music brought together.
Worst Aspect: Nothing.
Yay: All.
Nay: None.
The hits: Come On Eileen, The World is New, Goodbye
Similar: Dance Hall Crashers, Reel Big Fish.
Style: Ska/Swing/Rock
Special Notes:
  • The lyrics are included in the cd booklet.
  • Come On Eileen is originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners.
  • Star Pool Elementary School choir is featured in Spam.
  • This is an enhanced CD. It contains pictures of the band, info, several live performances, and tons of interview clips.

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