This came out in 2003 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
When Finger Eleven singer Scott Anderson wails, “I know I won’t change your mind,” he’s counselling a troubled friend — but he may as well be talking about his band’s new disc.
Quite frankly, I don’t think anyone could sum up this self-titled third album from these Burlington, Ont., alt-rockers any better than that. If you dig their brand of post-grunge power and angst, with its slashing guitars, pummelling rap-metal beats, desperately passionate vocals and quiet-loud dynamic structures, these dozen cuts will be required listening this summer. If, on the other hand, you’ve heard these trite riffs, beats, messages and melodies one time too many, then nothing the Finger Eleven boys do here is going to change your mind.
