Introduction: “Now You See Inside” came at all of us pretty hard
with the rampant success of “Right Now.” I mean, we hear it on the radio, we
hear it on the TV, and there’s even commercials for the CD on MTV and such stations.
A mix of pop and punk, there’s something for everyone here. The only question is,
“Is there enough of it, though?”
Track Listing:
1.) Politically Correct - A solid song to start off the album
that concerns with the modern aspect of worrying about the social consequences of all our
actions. “Politically Correct” starts off fast and has a really nice middle-end
section with some fast paced lyrics over some staccato bass that brings the song’s
hook in.
“After all that’s what this country was founded on, do nothing different just
fall in line.”
Track Value: $1.15
2.) Right Now - The first single from the album and a song
that’ll for eternity be linked to the movie, “Dude, Where’s My Car?”
“Right Now” is catchy, you’ve gotta give it that. The lyrics seem a bit
unintelligible, after all, what’s the deal with “fake plastic submarine”
anyway? It’s a good, fast song that delivers one of those fast paced punk rock guitar
riffs that just make you wanna dance like an idiot.
“She may not be Miss Right, but she’ll do right now.”
Track Value: $2.25
3.) What A Mess - A slower, darker sounding song with an
echoed lead vocal and a somewhat ominous background guitar progressing. After the two
lighthearted songs that start off the album, this song comes out with a bit of shock
value, and I really admire the placement for that. A solid song with excellent track
placement.
“Now you see inside because I no longer hide or fall between the cracks you left
behind.”
Track Value: $1.40
4.) Last Man on the Moon - Taking a bit of another turn away
from the fast punk rock that started the album off, “Last Man on the Moon” comes
forward with some catchy lyrics and some pop style guitar riffs. The only problem is that
you’ll probably like this song at first and quickly tire of it, or it’ll be way
too “pop” for you, turning you off immediately. Points taken off for lack of
longevity.
Track Value: $0.75
5.) Empty Spaces - After a somewhat lackluster effort with
the previous track, we’re treated to a slower, lyrically driven ballad type song that
really does it’s part with some nice lyrics and an upbeat message. Your girlfriend
will like this song.
“I believe in second chances, I believe the years forget.”
Track Value: $1.75
6.) Another Night Alone - Some moderately paced, lyrically
driven punk rock. This seems to be a somewhat situational song. As the title implies, this
is somewhat like a pity party song. Nothing really ground breaking here, just decent
filler.
“I speak, no one hears. I make every excuse and blame my fears.”
Track Value: $0.30
7.) Alive - A slow starting acoustic song about a girl
leaving her abusive boyfriend. A harder sounding chorus drives through the middle of the
song, but it doesn’t really have much to offer other than a few decent lyrical
progressions.
“She can still feel the touch of his hand, not just the violence, but the warmth of
her man.”
Track Value: $0.45
8.) Fame (What She’s Wanting) - This is one of those
songs that I like to call “road trip songs.” You know, they’ll sound great
on a sunny day driving with your windows down across a straight stretch of freeway. It
leans pretty heavily toward being a pop song, even glorifying the genre in the middle of
the song. It’s got a good beat and some good harmonized vocals.
“Fame’s what she’s wanting. Not a face in the crowd, just a disposable pop
star.”
Track Value: $1.30
9.) Go Away - Another slow relationship song with some fairly
decent lyrics, but not a heck of a lot of anything new to really give it a hook of any
type. It’s got a good end to it, but you know, ho-hum. Also, there’s a heinous
butt-rock style solo in the middle.
“Son the pendulum swings both ways, but for you it’ll always swing down.”
Track Value: $0.55
10.) Non-Toxic - Really just happy go lucky filler. Pop-rock
guitars and vocals that remind me a bit of Hootie without any of the meaning. A fairly
weak song hid under a decent level of production value.
“So take this pocket full of Kryptonite and beat it back to Metropolis.”
Track Value: $0.15
11.) Paul McCartney - Pretty uninspired final track with a
lot of repetitive chorus and not a heck of a lot of substance in the verses.
“We’ll take our time, tell each other’s lies in a world so much brighter if
Paul were still alive.”
Track Value: $0.35
Conclusion: Overall, there are some good parts of the album, but there just isn’t
enough mixed in there to make it worth while. If you’re a big fan of “Right
Now,” you’ll probably be disappointed with the rest of the CD’s more pop
feel. Songs like “Politically Correct” and “Empty Spaces” do their
part, but the totally uninspired last three songs of the CD really bring it down, along
with some of the filler in-between.
Album worth: $10.40
Album price: $14.00
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