Band: Titus Andronicus
Release: 2010
Label: XL

1. “A More Perfect Union” – B+
2. “Titus Andronicus Forever” – C+
3. “No Future Part Three” – B+
4. “Richard II” – B-
5. “A Pot In Which To Piss” – B
6. “Four Score And Seven” – B+
7. “Theme From ‘Cheers'” – B-
8. “To Old Friends And New” – B-
9. “…And Ever” – B-
10. “The Battle of Hampton Roads” – A

Comments: Opening up an album with a sample of an Abraham Lincoln address? That’s top marks in my books. Mixing noise with historical themes…what?! “A More Perfect Union” is nice, but might just go on for a bit too long. I like the repetition of “you will always be a loser” on “No Future…” At some times sounding like Cymbals Eat Guitars and other like Against Me! I also like the pace of “Four Score And Seven,” but it doesn’t really amount to the epicness oft associated with 8 minutes and 38 seconds long songs. Try listening to “The Battle of Hampton Roads” in one sitting. You will be pleased with the result.

Grade: B (84)