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| Scars and Souvenirs | 
 enlarge | Artist: Theory Of A Deadman
Label: Roadrunner Records
Category: Music
List Price: $13.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 309
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 180092
UPC: 016861800925
EAN: 0016861800925
ASIN: B0013FYTA8
Release Date: April 1, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | So Happy | | • | By The Way | | • | Got It Made | | • | Not Meant To Be | | • | Crutch | | • | All Or Nothing | | • | Heaven (Little By Little) | | • | Bad Girlfriend | | • | Hate My Life | | • | Little Smirk | | • | End Of The Summer | | • | Wait For Me | | • | Sacrifice |
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Originally from Vancouver B.C. and signed by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback to his 604 Records label (where the band is still signed in Canada), Theory is following up a very successful sophomore album cycle (GASOLINE) that included the huge radio hits "Santa Monica," "No Surprise" and "Hello Lonely." Theory are road dogs and expect to be on the road for 2 years straight to support their new album SCARS & SOUVENIRS. The balanced 13-track effort is the polished and passionate testament to seven years of hard work, heavy touring and diligent attention to its craft. From the swirling grinds of the first single "So Happy" to the soaring melodicism of "Not Meant to Be" and "By The Way," Scars & Souvenirs is a broad-reaching endeavor that puts singer/guitarist Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Back high in the rock pantheon, achieving creative growth without sacrificing the hard-hitting power that got them here in the first place.
"It's the Scars & Souvenirs of your life," Connolly explains. "The songwriting on the record is really about someone's past or and present, their relationships and how they shape everything. It's more metaphorical than physical scars and trophies.We're just a hard-working band, man. We want to be out there for a couple of years and play these songs to everybody we possibly can." Tyler also contributed guitar and appeared in the video for Chad Kroeger's #1 smash hit "Hero," the theme song to the massive Spider-Man movie.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 So let's jump on the Nickelback reference April 10, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Though I didn't like this album quite as much as the first two, it is still a good album. Yes, there are similarities in sound and vocals between Nickelback and TOAD, but one of the greatest distinctions, in my opinion, is whereas Nickelback tends to only have 2, maybe 3 good songs per CD with the rest just filler, virtually every song on a TOAD CD is decent, and there is never a bad song. Personally, I like TOAD better. They rise above Nickelback in just about every aspect except fame. I hope they eventually earn the fame they deserve.
 Excellent Album April 2, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I get sick and tired of people always comparing this band to Nickelback. The only reason people say this is because they were produced by Nickelback. I didn't know they were produced by them until after I listened to their first and second cd, and not at one point did I think of Nickelback. Sure, their not the most original band in the world, but it is a fact that their songs are 100 times better than Nickelback and they get 100 times less credit than Nickelback.
Once again, Theory of a Deadman didn't fail to impress me, excellent songs on every cd, excellent live band, excellent new album.
Not Nickelbak? April 4, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Okay, so a new TOAD CD is out, and all the Nickelback references are already being stirred up. Let's get this straight, they were discovered by Nickelback, and Tyler has a very similar voice to Chad, but since when does that mean that just cause someone has a voice similar to someone else you gotta say all they make is generic crap? Well in the end it shouldn't but sadly it does. My word of advice, is if you liked any of TOAD's first stuff check this out, and sadly it's true if you like any of Nickelback's stuff you'll like this.
Though as a CD in general, if you like a hard rock ballad type CD you'll enjoy this.
Wow....I definitley did not see this coming....Best album of 08' April 1, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was able to get my hands on a copy of this album 3 weeks ago. For some reason my local record store got one copy early and i was lucky enough to purchase it (and for only 6$). Being a fan of their last album i was looking forward to purchasing it and was expecting another good solid album. But once i started listening i was immediately proved wrong. The album seemed too good to be true and i was just waiting for there to be a flaw on the album, like most albums have, but there were none. I've constantly been listening to it over the weeks and i am yet to get close to becoming sick of it. This album is incredible from top to bottom and i would never have expected this. There is a nice balance of softer rockers and hard rockers, and they've managed to change up their sound a little bit while remaining true to their style, and are consistent all the way through. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this album,not only because it is by far their best effort to date, but also it is one of the best album i have heard in years, and might be the best album i own (and i own several hundred albums). Every song is terrific so its hard to choose a favorite, but i really love "By The Way" and "All Or Nothing". If you've never heard of them give them a chance because this is a must have for any modern rock fan, but is not only limited to those who just like rock. If this album does not make this band huge in the states then i don't know what else will. Think of Theory as Nickelback...but 5 times better (and i love nickelback).
Nothing Really New...Just Good Rock & Roll April 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Theory of a Deadman is back with their third album. I see that the Nickelback comparisons are flying in full force once again. In my opinion, the "influence" has worn off on this album. Chad Kroeger did not contribute any songwriting on this album. If fact, it appears several songs were written with the help of Tyler Connely's wife, Christine, which I found interesting.
Anyway, as my title suggests, the content has not waiverd much on this album. One song, you have them singing about ending the relationship. The next song, you have them singing about how good it is. A person would get confused if they didn't know any better. Nevertheless, it's another solid album that is up to par musically with the first two. If straight-up rock is what you look for, this effort should suit you fine. My personal favorites are "By The Way", "Not Meant To Be", and "Wait For Me".
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