Good Charlotte

The Young and Hopeless

Great album............................

Review Score:

(8/10)
This is a great followup album by the GC boys, but not as good as their first one. I'm not sure why though, I just found their old one a bit more catchy overall, but this CD plays really well. It's one of the few CDs that I own that I can listen to all the way through without skipping as I usually do!

Some of the lyrics are a little cliche as I will agree with some others who have said that, but that's what makes GC good, coz they take simple lyrics, chuck in some good beats and tunes and come off with really catchy work. That's what I like about 'em.

A NEW BEGINNING: good start to the album, a bit boring after too many listens though.

THE ANTHEM: awesome and one u can really go crazy with.

LIFESTYLES OF THE R + F: a real hit but i don't like it very much. the theme explored is good though. one to think about.

WONDERING: not one of my faves but kool song.

THE STORY OF MY OLD MAN: this one stood out 4 me when i first bought this cd. now it gets a bit old.

GIRLS AND BOYS: ok but lyrics are a bit cliche in this one.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE: a bit weird but great melody. love it.

HOLD ON: one of my faves. nice tune. i can relate to it too.

RIOT GIRL: really funky. most girls can relate to that as well.

SAY ANYTHING: i like this one. good song and tune.

THE DAY THAT I DIE: sad song but this one but really makes u think a lot. suicide isn't worth it people.

THE YOUNG AND THE HOPELESS: sums up a lot of what these guys feel and a lot of what teens are going through as well. nice beats too.

EMOTIONLESS: really sad song but easy to listen to. another one to think about deeply.

MOVING ON: nice end to the album. rounds the topics of the songs off well. gets a bit repetitive at times though.

Overall, I think the guys did an excellent job of their 2nd album, but they certainly changed their style a bit. But obviously that was bound to happen coz they are older now, but they've still come up with the goods. Surely something a lot of teens can relate to. Not too heavy, not too light, something for anyone and anywhere. Chuck it on if u haven't had a listen. You may be pleasantly surprised.

A word of warning: If you loved their first album, don't expect something exactly alike, coz it's similar but a bit more mature, but not much!

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