7/24/2023 0 Comments Fm static the next big thing![]() ![]() The album was a success, helping the band to break onto the Billboard 200. The duo ramped up their songwriting for their next album, the 2009 concept album and rock opera Dear Diary, which featured a narrative told through the fictional characters diary entries. The guys followed up three years later with Critically Ashamed. FM Static supported it with a nationwide tour that fall. Joined by bassist Justin Smith and guitarist John Bunner, McNevan and Augustine issued FM Static's debut on Tooth & Nail in July 2003 it featured 11 positive-thinking songs about girls, high school, and summertime. A million miles away from TFK's blustery rap-metal, FM Static had much more in common with the fizzy, immediately accessible pop-punk of blink-182 or Good Charlotte. I definitely prefer his stronger vocals on this album to his quieter singing on the ballad-like tracks.Toronto's FM Static was the pop-punk side project of Thousand Foot Krutch's Trevor McNevan (vocals/guitar) and Steve Augustine (drums). Vocals: Occasionally Trevor’s vocals can get old (like Simple Plan, etc), but there’s enough variety to keep that from happening to often. It’s put together well and fits the band’s simple stylings. Throw in a goofy video and they could take over MTV. With the goofy, yet ridiculously catchy lyrics, and the bouncy music this is bound to be a hit. A completely different feel from the harder TFK, this album could certainly garner them the same attention and in my humble opinion, it definitely should. It certainly helps when you’re in Thousand Foot Krutch, a band who has been able to have crossover mainstream success as well as taking over the Christian market. Marketability: Obviously the band has already made a name for themselves with their debut. There are definitely a few hit singles here and overall it’s a good listen. The ballads and more serious tracks are boring and I find myself hitting next. I think they’d do better to keep things upbeat and light. ![]() Overall Rating: I’m not ashamed, no pun intended, to say that I like alot of “Critically Ashamed, but I’ll be honest in saying, I feel that there are some songs that are just mediocre. “Girl Of The Year” is another Weezeresque catchy tune with goofy lyrics as well. It’s more mellow than the other 2 hits but is still amusing. “America’s Next Freak” is another tongue-in-cheek take on the laughable music and cultural scene today. This song will instantly remind you of Blink 182’s early big hits and is as enjoyable as those tracks were. “The Next Big Thing” should have been track #2 or well #3 if you count the intro. I skipped to the next track after 1 1/2 minutes. A simple rock song, it feels out of place and has a more serious tone than the opener. “Six Candles” I honestly didn’t care for at all. The song obviously talks about where music is now and why it’s way different than it used to be. ![]() The clapping actually adds to the enjoyable feel. It’s light feeling and bouncy beat lead the way, remiscienct of Weezer’s Blue Album. “Flop Culture” is a great pop track, plain and simple. This time the guys were able to just focus on putting out a fun, feel-good record. The great part about side-projects is that since it’s not your main project, there is a lot less stress. Inevitably we would see another disc from there and now in 2006 we are given “Critically Ashamed”. They debuted in 2003 with “What Are You Waiting For?” to a warm response and high sales. In case you’re unfamiliar, FM Static is a side-project of Thousand Foot Krutch members Trevor McNevan and Steve Augustine. ![]()
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