Sum 41
All Killer No Filler

THE REVIEW

The Sum 41 are a Canadian pop punk - melodic hardcore punk band originally from Ajax, a town in Ontario. The band was founded by some students from a local high school, 41 days after the beginning of summer (hence the name) in 1996, specifically on July 31st. The group is composed of Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, and piano), Jason "Cone" McCaslin (bass and backing vocals), and Steve "Stevo32" Jocz (drums and backing vocals).

"All Killer No Filler" is Sum 41’s second album, and in my opinion, it is also their greatest success. Out of all the albums they have released, it is certainly to be considered the most explosive, with powerful tracks that delve deeply into what pop punk is. I don’t recommend it to rock lovers; this is an album that must be appreciated to be listened to, otherwise, you might end up removing the CD from the player before the third track. I believe this group is very underrated, taken lightly as one of those small bands (like Finley) that, with some luck, entertain children and teenagers who unfortunately don't understand anything about music. To me, this is not one of those groups, and even though I'm sure none of you think like me, I’m convinced that Sum 41 are not to be discarded at all.

Unfortunately, I know this site too, and also those who are registered on it, and with regret, I am aware of their narrow minds. A deep ignorance and lack of understanding towards new bands and new music promises prevail here, unfortunately. I have read some reviews of emerging bands, and in all of them, I haven't found even one constructive comment, only trash talk from people who undoubtedly, without even reading the review, enter and give ratings of 1-1 without the slightest compunction. I believe this isn’t judging music; it’s just a way to pass the time for three or four idle people who don't know how to spend an afternoon. Well, I just want to tell you one thing: if we don't give space to new talents and new promises, music is destined to die. "Pink Floyd", "Nirvana", "Led Zeppelin", "Deep Purple", etc. were great, and they always will be, but inevitably, like everything existing in the human universe, they will eventually be forgotten. And since this moment will come sooner or later, I invite everyone registered on this site not to consistently give a rating of 1 to every review that concerns new bands or emerging artists.

Since, however, I am convinced that many of you have already scrolled to the bottom of the page to insert the usual 1 rating, I resign myself, aware of the general ignorance that reigns among the youth today. For those who have read the review to the end, I hope you will follow my advice, and in the meantime, I am withdrawing from the world of reviews......