Entertainment
Sum 4 minus 1 return
Adam Howard
Sep 7, 2007 - 12:06:02 PM

Boasting a mass message of political dissatisfactions, the synopsis of American teens, one Canada based band brings a record of “sticking it to the man”.
Underclass Hero, which dropped July 24, doesn’t, by any means, disappoint hard-core Sum 41 fans, but also isn’t a favorite. The albums top three songs come in at this: Walking Disaster, The Jester, and Underclass Hero. Walking Disaster, with a catchy chorus and power chords that blows footsies off, is sure to be a fan favorite. All in all though, the band has changed their sound into a softer band.

Bursting- back to the scene strong, Sum 41’s new CD is everywhere.

“I enjoyed All Killer No Filler because it was a fun album, Underclass Hero is a little too pop-punk,”said Dakota Poddig (11).
 It’s understandable though, since the lead guitarist Dave Baksh left the band. Baksh contributed to the solos and more creative side of the music.
“The bigger bands get, the more they sell-out. Sum 41 was true to their sound only in their first few albums,” said Kyle Houseman (11). Change in sound isn’t something new to the band.
Their music has slowly over time been influenced by different subjects which include politics and events in their own lives such as their trip to Congo (their 4th album, Chuck). However, have they changed their music so much it can’t be recognized by fans?
Their career has been a musical rollercoaster and they’ve been taking more and more distraught teens along for the ride to the top. Even  though the album’s issues showcased are evident, the actual music is repetitive and lacks diversified sound.


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