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1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 DGEN Rocks Dec 27, 2002
One of the best cds to come out in awhile. "Helpless" was also featured on the soundtrack for The Faculty. A great punk cd. It is a shame it had to be their last. It was the beginning to the end of some great music to come out of NY since Ramones. They are missed on the scene.
1 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Not my cup of tea Aug 25, 2002
Much as I dislike writing bad reviews, this album just doesn't do it for me. I gave in to the hype back when it came out in 1999 by buying it and taking it back to the apartment I was sharing at the time with a self-described Jewish American Princess and her dog in Spanish Harlem, NYC. Now, that was one cold apartment in the winter-time since the heating didn't seem to work, so many of my memories of this album are colored by the Arctic conditions in which I used to listen to it.However, having just given it another spin on an August day in Pittsburgh in 2002, I can now confidently say that it was not just the cold that made me not particularly enjoy Through the Darkness when it came out. Sure it starts out promising enough with the pleasant if somewhat generic punk/metal cuts 'helpless', 'every mothers son', and 'hatred'. By the fourth song, though, things start getting pretty bland until the catchy 'good ship down' shows up to relieve some of the tedium. Late in the album, 'cornered' is a fine bass-driven song and the secret hidden track at the end is a good enough ballad to warrant actually having a name. Beyond the songs I've mentioned though, there really isn't much here that inspires me. I'm sure there are those out there for whom D Generation are rock gods and I apologize for my apathy towards their heroes, but that's just how I feel. In my book, Warrior Soul produced a far superior version of NYC political punk/metal and I recommend that you check out their classic Salutations from the Ghetto Nation instead.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Best album of the decade! Dec 07, 2000
This one has become one of my top 5 favorites of all time, and was certainly the best album of the 90's. Produced by the famous 70's glam producer Tony Visconti who worked with Bowie, T Rex and others. Awesome stuff! Buy it.
The best thing to come out of NYC since The Ramones. Apr 17, 1999
This album is a must for anyone who loves depth and substance in their Rock and Roll. These guys aren't just great to move to, they are great to listen to and look at. They have a lot of influences, yet a style all their own. The whole album is chock full of hits from "Helpless" to the ghost track "Violent Love" . The lyrics are timely, yet timeless, the riffs are exciting and refreshing. Jesse, Danny & Howie have their finger on the pulse of fast beating, heavy breathing New York City. Be sure to check out "No Lunch" also.
D generation proves rock is not dead Apr 08, 1999
the 3rd of dgen's full length albums, once again hits hard. dgen combines the power and emotion of punk rock with melody and attitude. If you buy this album clear a few more spaces in your collection, because you'll soon be buying their early albums too. I love this band Vampire Nation Fan site!
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