Lostprophets is a pop-rock quintet formed back in late 1997. When one listens to their songs, it quickly becomes apparent that this group does tremendously good job on blending hardcore screamo influences with their otherwise mainstreamish alternative emo rock. While this group just recently lost their drummer Chiplin, the producer Bob Rock together with the band recruited a well-known studio drummer for this album. The drummer in question is of course Josh Freese, who is perhaps best known for his work with A Perfect Circle, Rob Zombie, and the list goes on...

The song material on Liberation Transmission is pleasantly equal in strength - there are lots of quality songs with gripping hooks and compelling lyrics, though not all the songs are as successful as some. Regardless, as a whole Liberation Transmission is a rather good effort from this young group. Just on a sidenote, this group was known as Lozt Prophetz in the beginning, and back then their music was influenced by ska and hip-hop, but later on progressed to a more aggressive style of rock, on which they mixed together their longtime love of pop and metal. Naturally, I'm more in favour of their current musical direction, and I hope they'll continue honing it.

The previously mentioned, famed Bob Rock produced this record, and the sounds are in accordance with that fact. Randy Staub did a good job on the mix, while the mastering-whizz George Marino finalized the product at Sterling Sound, New York. All in all, Liberation Transmission proves that Lostprohets is a group to be on the watch for.

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- MAGE (July 15th, 2006)

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LINE-UP:
Watkins, Ian: Vocals Oliver, Jamie: Decks Gaze, Lee: Guitars Lewis, Mike: Guitar Richardson, Stuart: Bass with Blackout, Sean: Backing Vocals on Everyday Combat Freese, Josh: Drums
Producer:	Rock, Bob
Mixing by:	Staub, Randy
Mastering by:	Marino, George

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Everyday Combat 02. A Town Called Hypocrisy 03. The New Transmission 04. Rooftops (a Liberation Broadcast) 05. Can't Stop, Gotta Date with Hate 06. Can't Catch Tomorrow (Good Shoes Won't Save You This Time) 07. Everybody's Screaming!!! 08. Broken Hearts, Torn Up Letters and the Story of a Lonely Girl 09. 4:am Forever 10. For All These Times Son, for All These Times 11. Heaven for the Weather, Hell for the Company 12. Always All Ways (Apologies, Glances and Messed Up Chances) Length: 48:52