We Don't Need to Whisper [Edited] by Angels & Airwaves (CD, May-2006, Geffen Records USA)

Angels and Airwaves hit a homerun with this album. I was a big fan of Blink 182, but this is a big step up. It takes the good from Blink 182 and adds to it an almost techno sound that reminds me of Savage Garden (but much better). Tom Delonge comes through with more great lyrics and really shows a new level of maturity. I was an instant fan of this group. I liked this album so much that I went out and bought their second album the day it came out (this is the only the second time in my life I have ever done this). This has become one of my favorite bands of all time and I highly recommend this album as well as the band's second album (both of which are equally good). I can't wait for more.

I love this album! My friend had it on his Ipod and played it for me- I liked the sound instantly! There is really nothing I dislike about this CD. It is one of those CD's you can put in and listen to the whole thing- not just one song.

This is by far one of my top CD's, since I actually purchased it. Don't be confused, just because this is Tom Delonge doesn’t mean this is Blink-like. This is completely different, part electronic, rock, and pop to create a combination that lasts. As a musician, it’s hard enough to put together a 6+ minute song, let alone have it have a lasting impression as “We Don’t Need To Whisper” does.

And the track rundown:
1) Valkyrie Missle (5/5) – Slow start, but picks up into a nice rock mix. Sort of Blink-esque, but definitely has it’s own identity.
2) Distraction (4.5/5) – Another rock tune, with a little electronic additions in the background. Catchy, but repetitive ending drops the score slightly.
3) Do It For Me Now (4/5) – Electronic background, not much actual instrumentals except drums. Still catchy.
4) The Adventure (5/5) – The single that probably made you consider this CD. Even though it’s a single, still very replayable.
5) A Little’s Enough (3/5) – This song doesn’t really bring much to the table besides the lyrics and the chorus. The attempt at a slow song comes up slightly short.
6) The War (2/5) – I don’t really listen to this song enough to give it more than a 2. It only gets a 2 because it’s on this CD so it doesn’t deserve a 1.
7) The Gift (5/5) – This track is a close 2nd to “The Adventure”. I don’t know what makes this song so special. It just flows together so nicely that it deserves a 5/5.
8) It Hurts (3/5) – Painfully repetitive from the start. Ouch
9) Good Day (3/5) – Can tell that the “crap” tracks were put to the end. Another filler track that I can’t get into. Slightly upbeat, slightly downbeat, depends on how you look at it.
10) Start The Machine (5/5) – The CD finishes with a bang. An almost full rock song with a slight mix of electronic background. Lyrics, music, composition. All put together perfectly.

Overall, this is an A grade CD. There’s a couple tracks holding it back from an A+, but an A nonetheless. THIS IS NOT BLINK 182. The last warning.

I love this CD, and I am pretty picky about my music. It's pure rock, without all the confusion and screaming. Definitely one of the best bands in the last fifteen years!! Highly recomended!!!!!!!