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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
Loaded with lyrics about nightmares, pain, isolation and broken relationships, One X, the sophomore effort from Three Days Grace should be a downright bummer of a ride. Instead, the listener manages to find uplift lurking beneath the weighty lyrics as the quartet churns out a series of anthemic, crunch-chord songs. The band moves from arena-ready light metal with "It's All Over" to the sex groove of "Animal I Have Become," before plunging the listener into full-on chaotic heaviness during the anti-alienation anthem "Riot" and easing us into the atmospheric future hit "Get Out Alive." Throughout, TDG remains true to its core alt-metal sound. While that sound has been called unimaginative and unoriginal and at times does feel a little too familiar, the material on One X is never less than convincing and it packs a serious and stinging rock `n' roll punch track after track. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description
Japanese issue of this album comes with two bonus tracks, acoustic versions of 'Animal I Have Become' & 'I Hate Everything About You'. This version is also enhanced with video clip of 'Three Days Grace: Behind The Band', 'Animal I Have Become', 'Pain', and 'Never Too Late'. BMG. 2007.

Customer Reviews: Read 142 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

THIS CD ROCKS!!!! June 16, 2006
59 out of 68 found this review helpful

I was driving to an electronic store to get my camera fixed. On the way, I hear a comercial on the radio for this CD. I hear that one of its tracks is "Animal I have Become", which I have heard before and loved. While I was at the store, I decided to check the CD out. Most of the time, I buy CDs for just one of its songs, so I decided to buy it while I was there. Although I mainly only bought it for "Animal I have become", I decided to check all the other songs first. As soon as I heard the, I loved them. I only got the CD 2 days ago and I have heard every track almost 10 times.
1. It's All Over 5/5- A great opening song. Really powerful and moving.
2. Pain 4.5/5- good song, it does take a few moments before the song really kicks in.
3. Animal I Have Become- Awesome track. Very catchy tune and lyrics. Buy the CD for this song.
4. Never too Late 5/5. Another great powerful moving song. It is something I myself can relate to and others guys I know.
5. On My Own 4/5- Althoug its is one of the my lesser favorites, I still enjoy listing to it.
6. Riot 4.5/5- Very catchy and loud. This sing really kicks in quickly.
7. Get out alive 4.5/5- a little slow but still a really awesome song.
8. Let it Die 5/5- Another very powerful moving song. This song helps me connects with real issues I have experienced.
9. Over and Over 5/5- Another great memorable song. One of my favorites.
10. Time of Dying 5/5- I feel like crying when I hear this song. It really does help me remember a time in my lie when I needed help. Very powerful.
11. Gone Forever 4/5- A little slow but still good.
12. One-X 3.5- My least favorite but still enjoyable.
This is seriousely one awesome. If you love rock, you'll this Cd.

5 out of 5 stars

TDG Grow Into An Even Better Band June 13, 2006
27 out of 35 found this review helpful

It's been about three years since Three Days Grace last "graced" us with their debut album, an album which went on to spawn several hits such as "Just Like You" and "I Hate Everything About You." Despite it's cliches, it was still a solid album, and a worhty breakthrough. I always figured that on their next album, Three Days Grace would only get better -- and I was right. "One-X" is their second full-length album, and improves on every aspect. From the musicianship to the songwriting and the production, everything here is much more professional, more thought-out and most importantly, just better.

"One-X" is the kind of album a busy band on the road comes up with on their second effort. You've heard it all before, about the lonely road, the faceless people, the alcohol/drug abuse. These bases are most definitely covered here. The lead-off single "Animal I Have Become" -- a song about becoming the victim of your vices -- is the shining example. Despite the dark nature of the album and particular songs like "Pain" and "It's All Over," the album has quite a few bright spots, which the first album was especially lacking. "Time Of Dying" proudly proclaims "I will not die, I will survive" and likewise, softer tracks like "Never Too Late" and "On My Own" reinforce this message. However, my favorite song on the album is the obligatory anthem, "Riot." Built off of an old-school sounding metal riff, I could definitely see this song taking off as the next hit.

All in all, every song is a hit, really. I will definitely go as far as to say that this is better than the first album. "One-X" simply doesn't disappoint. For the fans of the debut, there is plenty of material on here that holds up. For those hoping to see some growth, Three Days Grace surely grow. Without a single weak link, "One-X" is just a perfect second album.

5 out of 5 stars

Lets keep these 5 star ratings going.... June 13, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is an excellent sophomore album from TDG. I don't know why there saying its softer than the first, if anything its heavier than there last cd. There are a few soft songs on here but then again theres more heavy than soft songs like Pain, Riot, Animal I Have Become, It's All Over, Let It Die, and One X. I waited for 3 years for this disc to come out and the wait is definately worth it, even though they told me it was suppose to come out in 2005 that was a long year waiting for releases to come out. Well so far this is one of the better releases of 2006 other than RHCPS Stadium Arcadium that one is the best release of 2006 (so far). I just hope there third album doesn't take another 3 years to be released I don't think I'll be able to wait that long for something from Three Days Grace.

3 out of 5 stars

Time To Suffer The Sophomore Slump July 3, 2006
6 out of 10 found this review helpful

It's typical that most bands end up lagging down to the typical machinations of the recording industry with their sophomore efforts. As an industry standard, it's sad to watch, and most careers are either make or break. Bands like Staind propelled to musical heights with their "major label sophomore" album, and for good reason. The musicianship went through the roof, and the band stood together and made classic songs. Now, with the release of Three Days Grace, it seems that another band has instead fallen victim to the sophomore slump. Regardless of what all the MTV teens will tell you in their own Amazon.com reviews on this record (which I already have problems with the fact that every album seems to get five stars), this effort just doesn't stand up to their debut album, and honestly, it isn't a good sign of things to come.

The first thing most people will flock to is their single, "Animal I Have Become", which is a rather funny song when you think about it. In their previous single "Just Like You", they talked about a duality between not being like the past generation of their fathers and mothers, while at the same time, talking about how they refuse to be like all the other bands out there with their radio singles. It was the promise of "I Hate Everything About You" that made the band seem so good and warm and easy to grip onto. However, they've fallen into cookie cutter fashion by providing exactly what the record company wanted: a single. Sadly, the album follows in the same suit, rather than offering up more than maybe two songs worth of advanced musicianship.

As you continue on the record, you'll find songs like "Pain" and "Never Too Late", which do nothing better to disprove the failings of this record. Not only do they follow a by-the-numbers idea of a rock song, but they take the band far away from their emotional and evocative feel on the first album. Instead, they get even closer to being that little band on TRL that has to entertain all the little kiddies with stories of anger and atypical pieces of lyrical content that can be found on any random CD you pick up from the shelves at Best Buy.

Songs like "Riot" and "Time of Dying" are gems on the album, but still, they never reach the same emotional level as previous tracks on their last record like "Take Me Under" or "Wake Up". Still, they hold enough of the good parts of the cookie cutter rock band while offering their own unique style of downbeat and crunch heavy flair to keep you attached. The drum work, guitar rhythms and some of the slightly off-time signatures, and more over, the inspired lyrics make them true treasures to find embedded into the tracklisting.

Then again, there are flat out weak offerings that turn the disc into a bit of a farce, also. When you look at songs like the pathetically underwhelming title track "One X", or even try to submit yourself to the wretched rip-off of "Just Like You" that they call "Gone Forever" (at least in the chorus), you have to question whether this band really cares about the music they are writing.

Such a good guitar sound, solid drumming, and unique vocals carried the first album, but only a few times is it ever displayed on this album. Hopefully, the next effort is better. No, I'm not going to break down each song for you and rate them, because that's just retarded. If I wanted to rate a single, then I'd criticize the radio. Here, I'm speaking about an album, and while "It's All Over" is a pretty decent song and solid opener for most bands, Three Days Grace can do so much better than what is heard on One X. We know this, only because they did a better album last time around. Take precaution in checking out this album, as it'll be for everyone that "matters" and only mediocre, if not bland, for those true to the ways of rock 'n' roll.

4 out of 5 stars

It's about bloody time, guys! June 26, 2006
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

First of all I'm mad that it took so long for these guys to come out with their second CD, but I know that you can't rush art if you want it to be good. So what does that say about the artists that rush their second album? Well let's just say Ashlee Simpson came out with two albums in the time it took 3DG to come out with their second one. You give them a listen and you'll know.
But this isn't about Ashlee Simpson. This is about our Canadian boys: THREE DAYS GRACE!

First of all, I would like to say that it was love at first listen for me with their debut album, so you can guess that I had high expectations for their next album. I can tell you that I wasn't disappointed! Far from it!

One-X has it's ups and downs like most albums. Nothing is perfect, but my likes and dislikes of the album might not be the same as the next person reviewing the album.

What I liked: 3DG has a distinct sound that you would recognize if you heard it anywhere. I was pleased to hear the dark, thrashy style maintained in One-X, as was the style of their first album... but at the same time it wasn't a carbon copy of their older stuff. Nothing aggravates me more than listening to a follow up album that sounds exactly like it's predecessor. The songs in One-X are still filled with catchy tunes, meaningful and artistic lyrics, BEAUTIFULLY put together melodies and, of course, still chock full of head-bangingly goodness!

What I didn't like: A lot of the songs were about love. I roll my eyes to that. Sure they're not the kind of sappy love songs that a typical pop/ballad packaged and purchased star would sing. Sure, love is important and a beautiful thing... but there are more things to life AND there are different kinds of pain out there. I'm just not feeling the overplayed subject to 90% of the songs out there.

Song review and rank out of 5:

1) "It's All Over" - Possibly my favorite. Angry, bitter, moody song that makes you feel good all over. And you gotta love the guitar solo. It's beautiful! Great way to kick off the whole album! 5/5!
2) "Pain" - Another great song because of the thrashy guitar and raw vocals and lyrics. However... love... ung... but still a 5/5!
3) "Animal I Have Become" - Love this song at least until they ram it down my throat on TV and the radio, as it is their first single from One-X. I don't feel as if this one is as put together as the others. 4/5
4) "Never Too Late" - Sad and powerful song, but not sappy or roll-eye-worthy. I love the lyrics and melody, so: 5/5
5) "On My Own" - Great song but not really memorable. 4/5
6) "Riot" - You want to talk THRASHY? This is as thrashy as they come! I LOVE this song and its rebellious feel. 5/5
7) "Get Out Alive" - Adam's voice in this song is to die for. It shows a lot of range for me then just his screaming and raspy capabilities (which are also great!). His voice is smoother and on key and he holds his notes longer. This boy has talent! It's also a really beautiful song with clever lyrics. 5/5
8) "Let It Die" - I always skip this song unless I'm too lazy to. I just don't feel the lame love crap and it sounds too radio friendly to me. 1/5
9) "Over and Over" - I feel the same way about this song as I do for "Get Out Alive" and "Never Too Late". I just love the melody, especially for the chorus. It's a love song, yet I adore this one. 5/5
10) "Time of Dying" - I'm not too crazy about this song. It's alright, but not one of my favorites. Not catchy enough and a little too consistent with the lyrics. Another song with a radio friendly feel to it. 3/5
11) "Gone Forever" - Another SKIP song for me. It's annoying like "Let It Die". 1/5
12) "One-X" - I really wanted this song to end the album with a bang but instead I got a mediocre pop and a fizzle. It's alright, but one of those forgettable songs that you skip and go back to replay the first song on the album. It's a "meh". 2.5/5

So out of 12 I LOVED 7, liked 3 and disliked 2. That's great for any album! To compare it to their first album I'd say they're equal with each other since there were songs I loved from the first one and songs that I skipped and forgot about. So I suggest that you go and buy it and listen to it when you're angry or depressed or angsty or whatever it is you're feeling because One-X will help you through it.
Don't burn it.
BUY IT.
You won't regret it!

~Lisa*

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