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Say It Like You Mean It
Starting Line
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2002-07-16
Manufacturer: Mca
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) From Amazon.co.uk
Enjoyment of the Starting Line is entirely dependent upon how you like your punk-pop. If, like Blink 182, you like it light, with a healthy spoonful of immaturity, then you'll be disappointed with the songs on Say It Like You Mean It, their first full-length album. Similarly, disappointment awaits those who are after an attitude-fused rush of pure sweat and spit. The Starting Line fall somewhere in the middle, to both their credit and detriment: playful, seemingly exuberant songs with sweet melodies buzzing around like charged electrons with serious blood and guts beneath their shiny skin. The songs themselves revisit familiar themes ("Hello Houston" and "Leaving", for instance) and predictable acoustic number "Drama Summer" breaks up the inevitable monotony of this style. The artwork hints at maturity (think Busted a few years and a few broken hearts down the line) but the album has been overproduced, and often finely polished notes would have benefited from more of a ragged edge and some space to breath. The hooks aren't as catchy as the Dum Dums, who also played the same juvenile/serious persona, or even the Jellys, who were just plain silly. But at least you knew where you stood with them--normally humming their songs at bus stops, which, for all the playful harmonies and uplifting guitar work, you'll struggle to do here. --Ben Johncock

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) WILL MOST LIKELY END UP ON MY TOP 10 OF 2000s   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
A lot of people probably wouldn't think of this as The Best CD of 2002, 'cause 1stly a lot of people don't respect the power of Pop-Anything and 2ndly, this genre wasn't well known until Blink 182 came along and seemingly out of nowhere, 10 or 15 bands in 2001/2002 rose to fame (however short-lived) 'copying' off them. The only thing is, this album tops anything in Blink 182's career and is far better than any of the other punk-pop bands of 2001/2002. The songs on this CD actually UPLIFT the emotional status of mine rather than bog it down, which isn't just unusual for pop-punk or "emo" (which a lot of people confuse with each other), but is unusual for pretty much any genre. This CD tops any 'legendary' CD of the '90's, too, such as "dookie" by Green Day or "nevermind" by Nirvana...I can't listen to SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT everday or anything (although that's exactly what I did the first week or two of ownership...), but when I let the overkill settle, this is nothing short of amazing.

2) Great "Blanking" Music   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I bought this because of a review I read on Amazon in someones list of great dvd's and cd's. They claimed this to be a great cd. I listened to a couple of sample songs before buying and I thought wow they are like Blink 182 and New Found Glory. Blink and New Found are two bands that I think are really good. After receiving this cd and listening to it I am blown away by this band. Starting Line Blows New Found Glory out of the water. I am shocked I have heard of New Found Glory but never heard of this band. Every song in my opinion except maybe 2 of them are great. Since receiving this cd it is all I listen too. I play this over and over. Great job Starting Line!! Everyone buy this cd, you will be glad you did.

3) Best CD Ever!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
this is literally my favorite CD from anybody...this is a pop/rock kind of CD and every song well produced...if you like their first EP (With Hopes of Starting Over) then you'll definitely like this, Leaving, Saddest Girl Story and Cheek To Cheek have been re-recorded from their old EP versions and i have to say they are phenomenal! But yes i will admit the CD is kind of repetitive but if you don't mind all songs to like The Best of Me (their first single) then i guarantee you will love this CD...this is well worth the money...hha in fact i'm listening to them right now! so what are you waiting for? go out and buy it!

4) . . good   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
The songs are great, nice vocals, lyrics, everything. Except almost every song in the whole album is pretty much about the same thing.Guy loves girl, but girl leaves.Girl is with another guy.Girl comes back to first guy.Based on a True Story may not appleal to as many people as Say it Like You Mean It, but at least it has some variety.Best songs: Hello Houston and Saddest Girl Story

5) Go0od   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I like this cd alot. I wish they were as popular as they were a few years ago. Watch them on FUSE on July 1, 2006 as they show their concert on the "Project this b****!" concert series.Have a great day.And remember to SMILE.Hehehe.