TOP 20 CRITICS SAID:
1) ”The best thing is that this band doesn’t just try to benefit from being fashionably politically
aware but actually do and write about things that others just talk just about...Lines of Leaving could become the nation's top act in the melodramatic genre or even internationally...”– Desibeli.net
2)
"Finland
once again is making a move to bring the best of sounds to the music world with
LINES OF LEAVING. Kicking some major ass…
" "Pure delight with mesmerizing technical production that only can
be had by a major label. This is one helluva debut release... "- Rockeyez.com
(USA)
3)
“Europe’s answer to System Of A Down unleash an eccentric masterpiece… they’ve crafted a record that is rammed full of incredible songs. Lines Of Leaving deserve to be bigger than the Easter Bunny… One hell of a record that should be shifting units faster than George Bush can come up with excuses…- Subba Cultcha (UK)
4)
“Contains a whole lot of incredibly beautiful & awesome melodies…On their way to almost sheer Perfection…!”
- Rokkizine.com
5)
"The band has released the album on their own label, but it sounds and looks like a major label release, with excellent production and superb packaging." –RockUnited.com
6)
””Their
playing sounds incredibly flawless and pure. You could definitely call this a
very successful debut album. I admire their independent style which leaves no
room for speculations with these riffs and the joy of making. I think we're
going to hear a lot from this band, cause the album is lyrically very up to date
and surely will find it's way to the hearts of the teenagers.” – Chambers Magazine
7)
“ The band really knows how to
write songs and the album as a whole compares to the world class ones. Actually
Battle for Humanity leaves a lot those albums clearly behind. The music sounds
very fresh, interesting and inspiring. It's kind of ironic that a band makes a
truly world class comparable album and releases it on their own indie label from
Tampere, Finland.” – Imperiumi.net
8)
”This album
is a combination of the last years most versatile bands” -Soundi
9)
”In Lines of Leaving you can hear the will of making music that’s never been made in Finland.
Battle for Humanity is a stunningly well thought of and ready package for a
debut album ” – Mesta.net
10)
” …combines skillfully the British sound & dark emoish sound. The speaking up lyrics and fierce crossover rock promise us great things to look out for from this band.
"- Tuhma.net
11)
”Awesome melodies and
the kind of melodrama that really gets to you...Lines of Leaving is a very promising band to look out for” -Noise.fi”
12)
“We will hear from these guys. The skills, looks and live energy of this band made quite an impact.” –Aamulehti
13)
“Quite a deep, philosophical album, both lyrically and musically. The album continues to barge its way through your psyche
until the very last chord has sounded. They even slow it down at the end,
probably so the transition back to normality is less traumatic. Not for the
faint hearted.” – Planettrash.com (UK)
14)
”Competent production and playing.” – Rumba
15)
”Great songs and
a fresh sound!” –Svante Forsbäck ("The number one" mastering engineer in
Finland)
16)
”Keep this band in mind!” -Strutter’zine (The NETHERLANDS)
17)
”A small
record label managed to produce an interesting and fully comparable album.– S-Zone
18)
”There's a plenty of suprises and personality in these songs and you can never
know what happens next: awesome. They are still playing perfectly. And
the vocals have a lot of personality too.” – Stalkermusic
19)
”This band is very
good in what they do and reflect a huge amount of energy in their music and this
really works addictive. Most of the songs on Battle for Humanity are suitable
for airplay on the radio since they are catchy with nice melodies and a
melodramatic touch. Songs like ‘Hearts in Overdrive’ or ‘Sacrifice for a Greater
Cause’ are even potential world hits.”– Gothtronic (NETHERLANDS)
20)
”I am impressed and
it definitely made me think.” – Tempelores (GERMANY)
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