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 Whatever And Ever Amen Jan 08, 2009
I bought this album mostly based on one song ("Brick"), so the first surprise I encountered was Folds' extremely dirty mouth, which was definately unexpected. After hearing the first few tracks, I also noticed how the band jumps back and forth with a fun, jumpy song ("Fair"), a slow, depressing song ("Brick"), and then back to a fast, catchy song ("Song For The Dumped"). The only problem I had with the album is that a few of the slow songs were too slow for me. When I'm listening to the album, I can't help but skip "Selfless, Cold, and Composed," "Cigarette," and "Evaporated." I think it would do the band justice to stick to more upbeat songs, like "Kate," although throwing in a song like "Brick" could never hurt. This is still one of the coolest bands I've ever listened to that lacks a guitar.
 Ben Folds Five Jun 09, 2008
Ben Folds is a genius. I love his mixture of beautiful piano music and hysterically funny or devastatingly sad lyrics. This album is the epitome of an emotional roller coaster. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys piano music and soothing melodies.
 I love this CD Dec 17, 2007
If it were physically possible to wear out ripped tracks that are on my mp3 player from this CD then I would be guilty of doing so. The lounge-A-Palooza version of the Flaming lips tune "She Don't Use Jelly" I just can't get enough of. Those who love the piano or want to inspire younger people to keep taking their lessons when they are thinking of quitting should stack up on tunes from the Ben Folds Five catalog and pick up this CD as well as others.
These guys give Coldplay a run for their money! Jun 25, 2007
No, that's no joke, ______, why am I comparing Ben Folds to Chris Martin? Chris Martin dosen't stand a _______ chance. Ben Folds Five dosen't use a single real guitar, instead, the piano is the main instrument. Rest Assured, this isn't a _______ pop cd. That's pretty much my best example, and they use jazz than regular rock, but it still sounds like rock music. This is very depressing at times, but this ain't no ________ emo cd. Ben Folds dosen't whine like a little _______. He can actually sing and dosen't have that I-got-kicked-in-the-balls voice. The bass and drums are put into good music, and they sound full for a trio, as that means they use their instruments to the best ways possible, like Primus does.
No, this does not even resemble Primus (no one does, same goes for BFF). Ben Folds really is a _______ good piano player, not as technical, but musically, he has the goods. He plays some sick solos on the piano, never losing melody. THe rest of the band is great too, of course (_____, I can't remember their names), but Ben Folds is the main star, as if I couldn't be more obvious.
With song titles like "song For The DUmped", obviously close minded idiots will call him emo or some other ______ label, but yeah right. That song actually is pretty funny; the only thing Ben Folds cares about is getting his money back that he wasted on his girlfriend (as well as his black t-shirt, whatever the _____ that means). I like Brick, but people need to lay off on the whole Brick thing. I'm glad I never followed hit singles during the early to mid 90's, so don't get mad at me! None of the songs are bad. There's plenty of variety, so don't expect a whole album of swing jazz. Brick and Song For The Dumped together are an example.
They aren't a new BHG, but I think I will give that matter a rest. This is just good music, and anybody who likes music will probally want to give this a try (I mean real music, so ______ off hop-pop fans).
10/10
Ben Folds Five - Great Piano Based Rock Mar 22, 2007
I first discovered Ben Folds Five by randomly clicking the channels on my TV remote control late one Saturday night. I think it was a "Soundstage" performance on PBS that I happened across. My clicker stopped on these guys and I ended up watching the whole show. I had no idea who they were, but they certainly grabbed may attention. After doing a little research discovered it was Ben Folds Five and ended up picking up this album. I am certainly glad I did. I honestly think that Ben Folds is one of the great singer / songwriter / piano men of our time. For those of us old enough to remember Elton John and Billy Joel back when they were young inspired songsmiths, Folds will instantly remind you of these artists. Throw in a biting lyrical sarcasm, similar to Warren Zevon and musical / lyrical chops of Joe Jackson and you get Folds perfect mix of music, vocals and lyrics. This album broke the band big time in the US with the hit song "Brick" that got a ton of radio airplay. Not your typical single, "Brick" lyrically deals with the subject of abortion on a very personal level, and is a great song. The rest of the album is also really great. Folds writing can be depressingly serious or hilariously funny. The band's music is all over the place with the piano being the lead instrument throughout. Highlights include "One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces", "Song For The Dumped", "Stevens Last Night In Town", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", and "Fair". Although I don't think this is Ben's best album, the whole thing is strong and this is a nice place to start if you are looking for outstanding piano based rock.
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