Blue-Sky Research

Product Description
Taproot returns to the scene with Blue-Sky Research, their melodic yet hard-hitting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Welcome. Studio wiz Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Kiss, Korn) pushed the band to write over 80 songs for this record. The hard work has paid off handsomely, as Blue-Sky Research delivers not only on every song, but as a cohesive album.

Blue-Sky Research,Taproot,Atlantic / Wea,Alternative Metal,Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,Post-Grunge,Rap-Metal,Rock,Rock/Pop,United States of America

Blue-Sky Research

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Blue-Sky Research by Taproot
Pure Excellence.
DIFFERENT IS NOT BAD!!!!
Their best album to date!
Don't Buy this on Impulse, try to get a listen to it somewhere first

Blue-Sky Research
Taproot
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Welcome
Gift
A Different Kind of Pain
Someone in Control
The Autumn Effect

ASIN: B0009U5CWW
Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

I Will Not Fall For You
Violent Seas
Birthday
Facepeeler
Calling
Forever Endeavor
April Suits
Lost In the Woods
So Eager
She
Promise
Nightmare
Blue-Sky Research/What's Left

Album Description

Taproot returns to the scene with Blue-Sky Research, their melodic yet hard-hitting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Welcome. Studio wiz Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Kiss, Korn) pushed the band to write over 80 songs for this record. The hard work has paid off handsomely, as Blue-Sky Research delivers not only on every song, but as a cohesive album.

Customer Reviews:

Blue-Sky Research by Taproot .......2006-11-30

This is a band about to be reborn, the amount of evolution in the members is remarkable. The chemistry overall is perfect with some of the songs being heart broken to even darker songs then ever heard befroe from them. I purchased this CD on release date from a local vender (In no way would i wait for this CD to ship). I just think it needs to be expressed how this album makes an impact, and i know the boys in the band are going to stick it out even tho they are being dropped their label, and are stuck on larger van for small tours, but with all this new world to them, im sure there will be more anger and determination to come from them. Amazing CD, from an amazing band.

Pure Excellence........2006-09-23

This CD is wondorous. I've been a VERY long-time fan of Taproot, and I've enjoyed every one of their albums to date. Though I do miss the blissfully abrasive sound from "Gift" (especially the song "Smile" from that album), this album is by no means something to ignore. "I Will Not Fall For You" and "Facepeeler" have to be my favorites on this one, along with "Blue Sky Research/What's Left". Hell, all the songs are amazing.

In any case, if you're a fan of Taproot, or a fan of this type of music in general and want something unique and very fun to listen to, get this album. You will NOT be disappointed. Change is very good in this case.

DIFFERENT IS NOT BAD!!!!.......2006-07-21

GEEZ!! When will people stop bashing on bands who change up thier style of playing a little. If Di Vinci painted another painting of the Mona Lisa would anybody care? of course not! Its no longer original. Its the same with music, also an art. As bads(respectable ones) grow older their music matures and adds sophistication while still keeping their signature style, especially alt(not nu)-metal. They are artists, not musical xerox machines. If you look at legendary bands that most new bands idolize, you'll find that their music changed alot from album to album. Blue sky research had some very well written and deep songs all around both instrumentally and especially vocally. Even right off the bat with I will not fall for you(their most beautiful song yet), which is where they lost most of you idiots who dont know what real music is, the vocals and music were smooth as silk. I couldnt believe their new found sophistication when i heard it. They kept it coming the whole album most notably with calling and whats left. For those who appreciate great music buy this album immediately. For the rest of you who bashed this album, keep walking over to the pop section and buy a Good Charlotte or Green Day album. Dont worry, they're as cookie cutter as it gets. Shame on you!

Their best album to date!.......2006-07-10

Taproot are one of those types of bands that improve dramatically with each album. If you took a listen to their first album "Gift", you'll hear mostly standard nu-metal with very little originality or style. At the time of that release I almost wrote them off as just another band that were cashing in on the whole nu-metal craze going on back then. Sure they were a little better than most of the bands in the genre, but they still weren't very unique.

Several years later their sophomore effort "Welcome" was released and it was a huge surprise. I found myself shocked that the same bunch of guys who had written "Gift" had come so far in such a short amount of time. The songs were so much more developed, the sound was fresh, the band found an identity of their own, and they thankfully ditched all the nu-metal references they started out with. I knew then that Taproot were a band to watch.

Fast forward a few years later and their long-awaited third studio album "Blue-Sky Research" (love the title) was released. The big question on my mind was whether or not they would be able to top "Welcome". Well not only did they top it, but they went above and beyond. Once again they improved their sound dramatically from the last album, which to me is highly impressive because it's just not seen very often in music these days. The songwriting on "Blue-Sky Research" is just so well-written and diverse than even the songs found on "Welcome" that it was a breath of fresh air.

This time around, the band somehow managed to write even catchier songs without sacrificing their heavier moments. Some songs are more radio-friendly like "Birthday", "She", and "Forever Endeavor", while other songs are much more heavy like "I Will Not Fall For You", "Facepeeler", and "What's Left". You'll also get songs that mix both styles like "Violent Seas" and "Nightmare". Each song is unique and sounds nothing like any other song on the album, which is never an easy task to perform.

The bandmembers have also never sounded better. Stephen's vocals are really quite phenomenal. His singing has become even stronger and more passionate but yet he can still scream his head off like the old days during the heavier moments. Mike's guitar playing has become much more diverse and technical, while Philip's bass playing is smooth and comes out really strong in the mix. Last but not least, Jarrod's drumming is stylish and fits perfectly within the songs to give them the drive that they need.

There will always be those that fell in love with Taproot's specific sound on either "Gift" or "Welcome", in which case this album may not totally be to their liking as it does not sound like either one. But for the fans who are willing to grow with Taproot as I am, I foresee many great changes the band will go through to get to the next level, thus making them a better band in the process. I have no doubt that their next album will once again prove that Taproot will never release the same album twice. Well done, guys.

Don't Buy this on Impulse, try to get a listen to it somewhere first.......2006-07-09

I don't have a beef with taproot, except the fact they wonder why they only sold 100,000 copies of this album. I will tell you this, they have changed a whole LOT! What attracted me to Taproot in the first place was the gripping personal lyrics and the heavy dropped distortion. If you are a fan of their first two albums you will be shocked and probably let down by this disc. Once again I'm not saying its a bad record, it's just very different.

Average customer rating:

awesome
Alternative Pop Awesome
This band has amazing songs!

Roller Coaster Goodbye
Blue Sky Roadster
Manufacturer: Blue Sky
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004T4T5
Release Date: 2000-04-01

Tracks:

Driving South
Echo Chamber
Come Down Lovely
Like Opium
Black Clouds (Living Room Version)
Radiate
So Removed
Failure
Upset
Live on Anyway
After School Special
Coda

Album Description

Remember when? Scared of tomorrow? Bemused at the present? Two guitars, vocal harmonies, a choice rhythm section, a fling with sitar and pedal steel guitar, and hyperglycemia spurred on by carefree consumption of CDs by Fountains of Wayne, Redd Kross, The Posies, Matthew Sweet, Big Star, Teenage Fanclub, Cheap Trick, Material Issue, Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin. You get the picture -- now get with the program.

Customer Reviews:

awesome.......2001-08-11

I was bored one day, so i went to [website] and i looked at their recommendations for alternative/rock/pop music. I downloaded Afterschool Special and I absolutely loved it. So I downloaded Driving South which was another great song by BSR. I went and bought the CD which I absolutely love! I hope that if they want to make it(because some bands just enjoy being small town bands) they do because their music is awesome!

Alternative Pop Awesome.......2001-06-02

Wow these guys have some great stuff. Every song is filled with hooks and sweet harmonies and enough crunchy guitar for any alternative music fan. The songwriting is excellent and the lyrics are cohesive. For those of you out there that remember The Posies, Material Issue and Teenage Fanclub, you will no doubt like BSR. For those caught up in the new Lifehouse CD, you might want to check these guys out. They actually are better.

This band has amazing songs!.......2000-06-27

I bought the new cd "Roller Coaster Goodbye" at one of their killer live shows. This band writes the coolest, hookiest stuff I've heard in years. They have amazing voices and their harmonies blend very well. A few of the songs on the album are world-class like the album's opener "Driving South." Other songs on the album like "Come Down Lovely" "Like Opium" and "After School Special/Coda" show the true depth of the bands songwriting. Unlike most CDs (where you struggle just to find more than one good song) this record has a lot for the listener to sink their teeth into. Also as an extra-special bonus: the production of this CD is really good. If you're into heartfelt guitar pop that rocks, you've come to the right place.

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