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This cd at first listen sounds a lot like nirvana and all those other heavy depressing bands from the early 90's grunge era which ruled the air waves. On many subsequent listens I realized it was exactly like Nirvana and those other groups. But its quality stuff. Every song captures that teen rage and that heavy sound which can sound so good sometimes. Some songs I don't like however so thats why it isn't a 5 star rating. Hi Fivin MF is one of those tracks that go on to long and is pretty insulting to groupies, way to go makin fun of your biggest fans. I don't like that song back in the day either because its basically him just shouting and it doesn't sound that good. Also song numbwer 12 is way to long and really boring. But it does have some stand out songs that actually got played on the radio. Copacetic or Bound For the Floor as it is sometimes known is my personal favorite. I also like Freeze Dried (F)lies and Eddie Veder too. Just these songs alone make it worth picking up. The lyrics can get kind of stupid but if you have it as backround music it works great. Its not a bad cd overall so I'd recomend it.
JUST BUY IT!
This CD was a turning point in the rock scene not only for Local H, but for fans everywhere. "The Copacetic Song" as it was called, was popular, yet no one seems to know about this CD or even the band. So here's an overview of the entire CD, song by song:1. Manifest Destiny Pt. 1 -- Writing a song to start CD with purpose always works. Even though it's only 51 seconds, and not really a song, it works well here.
2. High-Fiving MF -- My favorite Local H song to see live. The lyrics are hilarious, yet they still obtain some sense of direction and seriousness. It would've probably been more popular than Bound had radio allowed its release. But that only makes it better.
3. Bound For The Floor -- Or should I say: aka The Copacetic Song. This is the one that started it for Local H. I just wish people would have more respect for it.
4. Lovey Dovey -- I think some anger management may be in line for Scott here, but that's just me.
5. I Saw What You Did... -- Grundge rock and its best. It's hard to find a song like this one now-a-days.
6. No Problem -- A great slow song, not the best on the CD though...
7. Nothing Special -- Good lyrics, good melody. Negativity seems to be working for Local H here.
8. Eddie Vedder -- Another single that never really made it. But nevertheless, it is a single. And a good one at that. Don't skip over this one.
9. Back In The Day -- Great live. Scotty could've toned it down a notch on this one. Still good, though.
10. Freeze Dried (F)lies -- My least favorite song on the CD, but it's decent.
11. Fritz's Corner -- You gotta love this song. It's just plain great. It could've been another big single.
12. O.K. -- Here's the best slow song on the CD. It's almost 7 minutes long and every minute is great. The lyrics are so unbelievable. It's a good one to get your girlfriend into Local H. It might make her cry, though.
13. Manifest Destiny Pt. 2 -- I'm sure you saw that one coming. Anyways, O.K. would've made a better ending.
Make sure you get this CD if you like the big, popular single. It's awesome, so just buy it.
Alright! An alternative rock concept album!
As Good As Dead is the sophomore effort from the Zion, IL rock duo Local H. Frontman Scott Lucas uses bass pickups on his guitar to give the band a fuller sound - hey, if they can get the job done with two people, why not? They might not have the most original sound in the world (it's reminiscent of bands like Nirvana and Pixies, with some classic influences like AC/DC thrown into the mix), but they more than make up for it with their imaginative, witty songs that explore a multitude of topics.
Local H managed to move leaps and bounds above their debut effort Ham Fisted with AGAD. The sound is essentially the same as before, but it benefits from a more polished production that suits this type of music better, and an altogether better group of songs, including the one that the band is best known for, "Bound For The Floor".
It also represents something we didn't see much of in the '90s - it's a concept album. It follows a cynical pessimist who will stop at nothing to get out of Zion. The track that best sums up the central character's view of the world is the misanthropic "Nothing Special". An air of resignment permeates the few slower tracks on the album, like "O.K." - this is a song that can be interpreted in many ways, either within or outside the context of the album. The punkish furor of "Fritz's Corner" (named for a bar in Zion) is another highlight, as is "Lovey Dovey", one of the best anti-love songs I've ever heard. To grasp the concept of the album, it's best to listen to it from beginning to end; however, if you're having a day where nothing goes right, you could just crank up a song like "High Fiving MF" or "Back In The Day" - that's just what the doctor ordered.
In summary: More contemporary sounding and with more diversity than their later efforts, As Good As Dead is Local H at their creative apex, and the beginning of the concept album trend which was followed by Pack Up The Cats and their latest release, Whatever Happened to PJ Soles? After the former album was released, drummer Joe Daniels left the band and was replaced by Brian St. Clair, who is more of a drummer in the "big rock" tradition, which led the band's fourth album Here Comes The Zoo in more of a '70s classic rock direction (though not completely). I have yet to hear the new one, so I don't know if it's a continuation of the HCTZ sound or not, but this album is a tough one to top. If you haven't checked out Local H yet, this would be the best place to start.
Great Album
Local H's "As Good As Dead" epitomizes the 90's in so many ways.
"Back in the Day" is Local H's finest song, the lyrics are cleverly poking fun at punk, hardcore and metal, also has a nice driving tempo and a great riff. Other stand out tracks include: "Nothing Special" "Eddie Vedder" the hit,"Bound for the Floor" and "Lovey Dovey."
this cd is freaki'n awsome!!!
this cd is a must have for any grunge head. my favorite song is lovey dovey.yet, all the songs are great. if your interestead in this cd you shoud hear all the other great Local h cds
