Epic screws Fuel too!, New Album Falters on the Charts Options

[SJN1279]

Fuel's latest album will debut at #45 on the Billboard Charts this week with just over 14,000 copies sold. It seems Epic non-promotional machine was at work again. I purchased the CD and thought it was pretty good, particuarly the first 5 songs on the album. I liked the first single Wasted Time quite a bit, but Epic didn't put any money behind the song and it quickly fell from the charts.

I see a lot of similarities of Epic's handling of "Angels and Devils" and their dismissive attitude of "Songs from Black Mountain." It just sucks to know that huge labels totally control what gets played and what bands will gain success. It is really sad.

[Jennyfoo]

I gave that CD a fair shot. I bought it with all intentions of trying to like it. THat new guy just isn't all that great. I can't help it! There are times he sounds SO much like Brett its spooky and then all the rest of the times, he's just... eh. The songs are lacking the 'Fuel' sound, too. They're just mediocore. The single is the best song on it.

[Tina]

I gave that CD a fair shot. I bought it with all intentions of trying to like it. THat new guy just isn't all that great. I can't help it! There are times he sounds SO much like Brett its spooky and then all the rest of the times, he's just... eh. The songs are lacking the 'Fuel' sound, too. They're just mediocore. The single is the best song on it.

I got the CD for my birthday. I agree with you Jen. It is spooky to hear someone sound so much like Brett. I have to say though, the lyrics are so Carl Bell. I do think it has a Fuel sound to it. I'm still not that into it though.