Track Listing

1. Shinobivsdragonninja
2. Thefakesoundofprogress
3. Fiveisafourletterword
4. Andshetoldmetoleave
5. Kobrakai
6. Thehandsomelifeofswing
7. Athousandapologies
8. Stilllaughing
9. Forsure
10. Awkward
11. Odetosummer

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5234 in Music
• Released on: 2001-10-08
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
At the other end of the spectrum from the corporate-sponsored mainstream nu-metal angst of Limp Bizkit is Cardiff-based post-hardcore sextet Lostprophets, who, on The Fake Sound of Progress, frenetically prove that the fusion of disparate genres can, when done with passion, still sound like the most exciting thing on the planet. Although it may only be the group's debut record, it already sounds as accomplished as the work of their much-lauded Yank peers, Glassjaw and Incubus. Harnessing the thunderball riffage and haywire DJ scratching so beloved of the nu-metal firmament to a super-melodic new-wave instinct, tracks such as the excellent "And She Told Me to Leave" and "The Fake Sound of Progress" evoke everyone from Fugazi to The Police in a flurry of gunshot snare rattles, fleet-footed bass dynamics and fiery explosions of feedback. It takes a brave group of Brits to take on the American nu-metal hierarchy on their own turf, but if anyone's going to do it, surely this is the band. --Louis Pattison

CD Description
Re-release of debut album by Cardiff nu-metal act, winners of "Best New British Band" at the 2001 Kerrang! Awards. Remixed by renowned American producer Michael Barbiero (Metallica, Cypress Hill) to beef up the sound. An eclectic mixture of metal, post-hardcore and hip-hop with samples and electronic effects.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful full length debut from Welsh metallers
I love this album. This album really is a breath of fresh air with some seriously good songs in here. 'Shinobi...' is 3 minutes of metal genius with a guitar loop that makes you want to punch your fist into the air as you headbang and is the highlight of the album with many others including 'The Fake Sound of Progress', 'And She Told Me To Leave' and 'Kobrakai' falling a very close second. Ian Watkins' voice sounds rather strange the first listen through, but has a piercing quality that rises above the frantic action in the background, and the harmonising is brilliant. This is an album which will surprise at first, and possibly make you question its place in your collection; but i promise that by the second listen through it will have found a comfortable niche in your musical heart.

the best Welsh group EVER!!!!! (except maybe the Manics)
Whoever said that LOSTPROPHETS were just another nu-metal band, trying to keep up with their American counterparts was a fool. This album stands to prove that. There is so much variety of music in this CD, ranging from screaming rage to mellow, 'kick-back and relax' beats. LOSTPROPHETS released 'Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja' as their debut single, they could've chosen any other on the album. The track 'fiveisafourletterword' stands out as one of the best songs i've heard in the last 10 years. It contains a mixture of heavy guitar riffs, calm singing and manic screaming. All the ingredients needed to make your heart beat a bit faster. It's also lyrically one of the best songs i've heard. One other song to rival this on the album is 'kobrakai'. This starts with a gentle guitar in the background, then grinds out one of the best intros u'll ever hear. Scratching and overdriven guitars never sounded so good. Again, the song manages to mix screaming and singing superbly, making it an awesome track.
Of course there are 9 other tracks, but there's not enough space to talk about them 2! Basically, the album is brilliant, all the songs are brilliant and you should go and buy it now.....GO ON!!!

best. album. ever.
this is, without doubt, the single best album ever, ever produced. stunning.

first things first - the vocals. some say ian watkins' singing improved from FSOP to Start Something. if you ask me, the vocals on FSOP are so much better. they're full of raw emotion, powerful. yes, it is possible to get more raw emotion than in 'start something'. just plain awesome. and when DJ/backing vocalist jamie oliver (not the chef) comes in, it moves on to a whole different level again. if you like deep, meaningful lyrics, then you may not like this. but others among you will learn to love the beautiful obscurity of every word.

in fact, the entire musical line up is incredible. lee gaze on lead guitar is up along side the best guitarists ever (except hendrix himself). mike lewis on rhythm guitar gives the raw background sound to it all. stu richardson on bass has faster fingers than john wayne in a gunfight, and knows how to use them. mike chiplin is simply a drumming machine. and jamie olivers DJ work is mighty slick, as is his background singing.

so, the songs. 'shinobi vs dragonninja' is 2 minutes and 47 seconds of metal history. 'ode to summer' is wonderfully uplifting and immense. 'the handsom life of swing' is stunning blend of rollicking couruses, gentle verses and a sweet, melodic outro. 'a thousand apologies' contains one of the greatest guitar riffs ever. 'awkward' is a song built on foundations of pure fury. 'still laughing' is an excelent 'builder' of a song, growing in power and intensity ever secong. and the title track is a wonderful shot at those nasty corporate record company types. and then there's the rest.

if you're one of those people who liked 'last train home', and liked some songs on 'start something' but couldnt handle the heavier stuff, do not buy this. its not your cup of tea, trust me. but if you love every second of 'start something', or youre just into rock, buy it. you will like it, so long as you keep an open mind and ignore everything the media's lies about lostprophets being pop sell-outs. it is, quite simply, awesome.