Identity Crisis

Track Listings

1. Get Down To It

2. Don't Hand Me A Line

3. Nothing Like A Southern Man

4. The Writing's On The Wall

5. That's The Mardi Gras!

6. Wake Up

7. Workin'

8. Tell Me

9. What Was That?

10. Steal Away

11. Identity Crisis

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company formed in 1998 after writing and recording the new hit song, "That's The Mardi Gras!" The group was featured on local television and radio stations during Mardi Gras 1999 and received rave reviews. The members have played together for over 8 years with Jubilation, Frankie Ford, and Jean Knight.

Band members: Michelle Ploue - Lead Vocals
Brad Burris - Electric Bass, Vocals
Mike Vila - Guitar, Vocals
Malcolm Lanius - Keyboards, Vocals
Joe Vicari - Drums

Product Description
"Identity Crisis" is first CD by the Crescent City's hottest band, The New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company. The CD includes 10 original songs and their version of the Jimmy Hughes classic "Steal Away". The songs cover a wide range of styles from Rock, Blues, Country and classic Rhythm & Blues.

Identity Crisis,New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company

Identity Crisis

Tracks:

Identity Crisis
Phoenix Ignition
In Your Hands
To What End
Ultra Blue
As The Ruin Falls
The Next Day
A Torch To End All Torches
Unquestioned Answers
Under Par
T & C

Album Description

Their 2nd album, released in 2000, defines the sound that Thrice is striving for-the dynamics and emotion of hardcore with the melody and harmony of pop-punk. The 12-track CD has a little something for everyone, ranging from the harmonies of 'In Your Hands', to the pseudo-metal 'Torch to End All Torches', to the post-hardcore feel of 'To What End'. Sub City Records.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing for a low budget album.......2006-08-17

Identity Crisis is my favorite Thrice ablum. Yes it is not as tight and polished than those that followed but that is not due to the band. This album is plagued by crappy production and obviously was recorded by someone who didnt care about the album. In interviews with thrice they are quoted as say the guy who recorded Identity was "more interested in play video games than recording music." With some recording knowledge I completely agree with this statement. If the engineer/producer gave a crap Identity Crisis would have been Illusions of Saftey a year earlier. T & C, Identity Crisis, Ultra Blue, and As the Ruin Falls are the best tracks altough all are great.

Thrice times champion! Wicked Album.......2006-06-24

This is their most gooderest album yet. It doesn't have the best song writting in all but it is their most punkiest album and every song kicks butt. If you like punk, pick this up, if not, pick up all their others. Slow and emotional but the song writting in those albums is phenominal. Up to u. Anyways, this CD rules and you should by it this second. Great album thrice!

Not very tight, but AMAZING!.......2006-03-09

I first heard "To What End" on a compilation a while back and was amazed but also positive that the rest of their music couldn't possibly be as great. Up to that point I had heard so few punk songs (I'm not going to play the genre game- call them screamo or whatever if you want, but if bands like Sum 41 can be called punk I certainly think Thrice can too) that were as meaningful and well written as that song, and I assumed that it was them at their best and would be found on an album full of medicore filler tracks. When I eventually obtained a copy of Identity Crisis I found out just how wrong I was.

I won't say that this is Thrice at their best, but its damn close. Thrice's later work was much more tight than this but I have to say that I really don't mind the guitar solos being all over the place and the lack of song structure. On the one hand its usually a sign of a band lacking maturity to lack a tight structure but in Thrice's case their lyrics and general songwriting do a lot of negate this impression. At the very least it kept things interesting. While in many ways Thrice was playing punk music, their not using the verse/chorus formula along with their use of guitar solos definately contributed to making this more memorable than most punk albums. Generic three cord punk rock this is not.

But more importantly than the structure of the songs or the genre was the songs themselves: they were simply some of the best written songs out there: the opening track with its soft verses and shouted choruses, "T & C" with its great guitar intro, "Ultra Blue"'s guitar work, and a "Torch to End All Torche" and "To What End"'s lyrics. Meaningful lyrics, great music backing it up, and a sound that stands apart not only from other Thrice CD's but from most other punk/posthardcore/screamo- a more than worthy first (full length at least as far as I know) effort.

Now for the bad news. There's isn't much, mostly just the above mentioned lack of song structure which unfortunately makes it sound less mature, but perhaps thats just because people have come to associate tight songs with mature musicianship. The songs also might sound like an early effort because of the contrast between this album's production and that on their later releases. Thats not fair to Thrice, and in the end it doesn't really take anything away from this release. This is essentially Thrice playing punk rock with some hardcore influences which makes it sound more primitive than the post-hardcore sound of later Thrice but which, like the production, doesn't take anything away from this release's quality. A few of the songs are also somewhat weak, for example "A Torch to End All Torches" doesn't get really good until the end. The first part is a sort of generic punk song but then its slows down and after a fairly long instramental Dustin comes back with a completely different sounding ending and lyrics that are as Christian as you can get without sounding overbearing, though its possible that those unfamiliar with Christian imagery won't even recognize it (but "by his grace I am sustained" gave it away for me). A few others aren't quite as amazing as some of the above mentioned ones, though none of them are bad or worthy of skipping.

This was the first Thrice CD I ever heard so I can't say how fans who have heard newer Thrice first will react but at the very least they will like if they don't love it like I do. Its good music, do yourself a favor and buy it.

"Feeling better!" the airs say.......2006-02-03

If I were the real Jesus Dustin Kensrue would be an imaginary best friend voicing lost albums Black'd.

my first Thrice album, and still among the top 10 albums ever.......2005-12-09

I love their playfulness, their jumping from Maiden like guitars to punk back to early Metallica. All this in an own way, the Thrice way. the singing gives me the goose bumps and the energy kicks me. I just love it. You have to BUY that album, you have to have an original!

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Comes across as anything but an identity crisis
Treasure-Trove
What a GOOD album this is....
sounds like...
Call me Ms. Lynne

Identity Crisis
Shelby Lynne
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ASIN: B0000C0FF8
Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

Telephone
10 Rocks
If I Were Smart
Gonna Be Better
I Don't Think So
I'm Alive
I Will Stay
Lonesome
Evil Man
Buttons And Beaus
Baby
One With The Sun

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Shelby Lynne wrote, sang, produced, and played all the guitar parts on her mellow, moody, and sonically stripped-down eighth album, Identity Crisis. Surely the title ironically refers to Lynne's eclectic career itself rather than this slow-burning, excellent album, with its lyrics so personal and honest, one feels like a voyeur at times. Identity sounds like a living room session; the demos made for the big album before the hot-shot producer came in and ruined everything. Lynne's voice is as relaxed, assured, and richly emotive as ever, buoyed by acoustic bass and guitars, electric piano, and minimal percussion. Notable deviations from the candlelit vibe include the mid-tempo rocker "Gotta Be Better" (which sounds like PJ Harvey jamming with X), the gospel chorus that peaks through on "10 Rocks" (the record's sole hokey tune), and of course "Lonesome" (a gorgeous old school Nashville-sheen tune that expertly evokes Patsy and Kitty with multi-tracked vocals and sweeping strings). The story goes that a lengthy phone conversation with Willie Nelson led to the lovely, uplifting last tune, "One With The Sun." Which is cool, because if this album is reminiscent of anybody, it's Nelson ca. Red Headed Stranger --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Comes across as anything but an identity crisis.......2006-12-21

Identity Crisis comes across as anything but an identity crisis, instead finding Shelby Lynne in top form, focused, and sounding great. OK, maybe the crisis here is that Ms. Lynne runs the gamut from raging rock `n roll to laid back introspection and whatever else lies in between.

Her voice is strong and clear, and her accompanying crew of musicians is clearly on board with her vibe and vision.

I cannot see any value in offering a play-by-play recap of the songs here: just take the time to give this one a few listens and you can supply your own adjectives. Most of them will be quite positive, I suspect.

Treasure-Trove.......2005-04-30

"Identity Crisis" is a good set from Shelby Lynne. The diversity of musical approaches makes the title appropriate. "Gotta Be Better" is an excellent track with some blazing electric lead that lashes the speakers & Lynne's infectious vocals, "And did you ever think you'd ever walk on hallow ground? Don't you like to think that things are lost & never found? Discover all the secrets & head out for the sound. Did you hear the voice that makes your fever?" "I'm Alive" also has a delightful rocking groove, "Oh if I don't get you back, I'll cover up my bloody tracks with sorrow, hopes & hide my dying pride." The dreamy Shelby Lynne does Nick Drake track "If I Were Smart" communicates a soft gentle sadness that Shelby fills exquisitely. "Telephone," "10 Rocks" & "Baby" are all great tracks. With "Suit Yourself" about to hit the market, "Identity Crisis" is still a treasure-trove. Enjoy!

What a GOOD album this is...........2005-03-07

Wow, what a nice surprise. It's the Shelby Lynne album I been waiting for. This album rocks, swoons, gets down like your'e in church, and then some....

Shelby does what she pleases n this album, and it shows. She sounds comfortable with each song, and sounds like she's having fun singing them. A nice stripped down acoustic approach suits these songs perfectly. I fell in love with the coo of her voice a long time ago, and it's all over this album. She hasn't sounded bettter, vocally as she does here. "One with the Sun" has to be the most beautiful track on here. And "Gotta get better" rocks like nothing else I've heard her do. The churning strumming takes you in right away and really rocks. Amazingly there is little percussion on this album and it seems to work just fine. The introspection of "If I were smart" here she examines a situation of the heart, shows a she can still turn a phrase to get her point across.

Now I'm sorry but I don't understand the review calling "10 Rocks" hokey. It's a great song. Why can't Shelby Lynne do a gospel shuffle? Lyle Lovett can and no one says anything. In any event she shows that she has the ability to pull it off.

This album shows the many facets of an amazing artist. An eclectic collection of songs make up a strong, cohesive work. Her talents shine here. The best part is that she produced and played the guitar parts herself. It was as if, to make a really good Shelby Lynne record, she had to do it herself. Good for her! It worked!

(Personally I'd like to hear her re-do "Love Shelby" to sound as pure as this record does. There were some really great songs on that album that could use a personal touch.)

sounds like..........2005-02-11

One night on PBS I heard a girl named michelle shocked doing a country blues set and went out and bought it, at a time when buying a CD meant something, only buying the ones that I thought I would listen to for forever. And I did, for quite a while, the southern style and interesting takes were refreshing. Oddly enough, there is alot of similiar sounds on this CD by Shelby, who I have enjoyed through all her hair color changes. I really thought the previous albums gave a more original, listen to me and throw your head back songs.

Call me Ms. Lynne.......2004-12-22

The first time I saw Shelby Lynne she was on some award show with Sheryl Crow several years ago. She was out singing her and sexier and trashier and all that. She was kicking [...] and Crow was like she always was, pretty flat singing but technically great of course and rather dull. Back then Shelby was more Gretchen Wilson than Gretchen Wilson is now. Then I went out and bought that album with Shelby on the front in cutoffs and all tanned and blonde. Love, Shelby. Yes, sir. The cover was a lot better than the music, I thought.
Then awhile back I saw this woman on television. The Directv screen said it was Shelby Lynn. No, it wasn't. Shelby Lynne was that singer who looks like the most attractive single mother in that bar across the street from the Chrysler Plant, cigarette in hand, and she bends over a pool table.
The woman Directv said was Shelby Lynne looked like an androgynous Bell Hop in a fancy New York hotel. That couldn't be Shelby!
There was no tan on this woman. Her hair was white, not blonde. What a transition! But then I bought Identity Crisis. What an album! It blew that cheap-o album produced by Mr. Morrisette,( what's his name?) out of the water.
Shelby's transition was probably less a fear of skin cancer than the types of crowds she was drawing. (Hey, boys! Shelby's up there! Got some chew?)
This album brings Ms. Lynne to the place she should be. Bluesy, and country. Shades of Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline and even a little Buddy Guy.
Shelby's identity crisis is our musical windfall. This is a textured, brilliantly understated album that shows just how talented Shelby is. She goes back to her roots or maybe just discovers her roots. 6 stars. (But does she really say Flo for floor?)

Average customer rating:

A great fusion band that needs more exposure!!

Identity Crisis
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Manufacturer: Rhombus Records
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ASIN: B00005AUGI
Release Date: 2001-05-01

Tracks:

Identity Crisis
West Washington Blvd.
Amber Autumn
Packed, Fair & Square
Ivory Towers
The French Rejection Part I
Sounds Good To Me
Just The Other Day

Album Description

Rhombus Records Where creative music lives.

Customer Reviews:

A great fusion band that needs more exposure!!.......2002-06-15

This album as well as their follow up album "Lost Angeles" are top notch and original. All of the musicians are tallented but it's the viola player that really stands out here. It's really nice to hear a violin that stands out in the music and isn't just one of the background instruments. The only song I don't care for is West Washington Blvd.

What's a shame is that this awesome fusion band has been around since the early 80's but I never became familiar with them until recently through internet radio. So enjoy their great music and spread the word!!

Identity Crisis
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Identity Crisis
J-Bru
Manufacturer: Urbnet Canada
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ASIN: B000NVLJQA
Release Date: 2007-04-09

Tracks:

I Will Be Seen
Makin' People Say
Put My Work In - White Mice
I Love You Ma
What R We Doin? - Eternia,
Ghetto Life
Tru Luv, Pt. 2 (Your Body)
I Got a Secret
Things Ain't the Same
Help! I Been Robbed - Jay Bizzy, ,
Underground MC, Pt. 2 - Mic Boyd,
Lost Soul
It's Rainin' - Jordan Croucher,
It Doesn't Matter
Uh Huh Huh - Spesh K, Young Zone

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Thank you for the reviews
Learn to SWIM your drowning!
Rock-On
Excellent Debut - New sound for the Progressive scene
Buy Magnitude 9

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ASIN: B00007MEW8
Release Date: 2002-11-19

Tracks:

Picture Motion
Live Through Me
Never Again
Time
Monkey Patch
Alone
All You Know
The Way
Scattered
Want From Me
Interlude Blues
Left Of Center
Price Paid
Once In A Lifetime

Album Description

From the ashes of PSYCO DRAMA rise SECTION 16, unleashing their debut album, Identity Crisis. SECTION 16 combine the stellar singing of acclaimed vocalist Corey Brown (MAGNITUDE 9/ex-PSYCO DRAMA), the hard hitting groove and crunch of guitar tandem Hercules Castro (ex-PSYCO DRAMA) and Toby Kinnaman, and the thunderous bottom end of rhythm section Ian Ringler and Jeremy Hoffman, to create an Identity Crisis that the music world will find hard to ignore. With influences including Queensryche, King's X, Seven Dust and Tool, Identity Crisis offers 14 tracks of melodic, aggressive heavy music, highlighted by the songs "Live Through Me," "Never Again," "Want From Me," and "All You Know."

Customer Reviews:

Thank you for the reviews.......2005-03-04

I just wanted to respond to the reviews for our CD. Thanks for taking the time to listen to the music and for making the effort to leave your comments here on Amazon. We do appreciate all constructive feedback. We are working on our next CD that will hopefully be released in late 2005.

Please also check out vocalist Corey Brown and myself with the band Magnitude 9 as well.

As for the person who posted that a band member was "faking" a review and "blowing smoke", that would be me who posted the review in question. The review was copied from another CD site that was left for our CD. I thought it would be a great idea to post it here as at the time, there was only 1 review for Identity Crisis. Sorry that you were confused about any "blowing."

Ian Ringler

Learn to SWIM your drowning!.......2005-02-22

Time to hang it up guys, the ersatz Pearl Jam/ Sound Garden, Wanna-be rock band is still in the struggling stage and needs a lot of work. By the time they the ever get noticed they will be too old to tour. If they are smart they would quit before they invest too much of their life they cannot get back. I have heard much better bands Magnitue 9(being one of them). By the way; what the hell is one of the band members doing leaving remarks blowing smoke up the fans butt, acting like they walk on water...Please!

Rock-On.......2004-04-28

This cd is great. It's inspired me in different ways, and it...makes me feel happy! Not only do I have an autographed cd, I got to hear and see these guys play in person.(Hot Damn!) If you get a chance, you should do the same!

Excellent Debut - New sound for the Progressive scene.......2003-05-07

This is one of the better Debut CDs that I've heard in a long time. First off, this is not what I expected to hear from a band who's past is rooted in Progressive Metal. But what a refreshing delight! In a time where music, especially anything in the Rock world, HAS to fit into one category, Section 16 stands out as a unique breath of fresh air. Section 16 DOES NOT FIT into one style. Although rooted in Progressive Metal, this band transcends ALL styles of Rock. It takes a little while to get use to, but then it hits you like a wall of sound. It will be interesting to see where this band goes.

Let it be said that "Identity Crisis" is NOT one of the great Progressive Metal Albums. It is, however, one of the BEST METAL ALBUMS (with excellent Progressive moments) that I've heard in quite some time.

Don't worry Prog-Heads, SECTION 16 still delivers enough on the technical side and especially in the vocals department. This is NOT Magnitude 9 or even a rehashing of Psycho Drama, but an honest new band trying to stand on their own feet. As far as I'm concerned, they are standing tall in a crowd of copycats, gimmicks, and a re-forming Progressive scene. Check out songs "All You Know," "Monkey Patch," and "Alone." Chuck - The Rover - Austin, TX.

Buy Magnitude 9.......2003-04-03

Like the title says, buy Magnitude 9's Reality into Focus. Same vocalist, but with much better music and far superior engineering. This CD is good...don't get me wrong. But Magnitue 9 is better. Enjoy!

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Identity Crisis
Shelby Lynne
Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan
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Release Date: 2003-12-30

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Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

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Identity Crisis
Shade
Manufacturer: Shade
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ASIN: B000OKNSAU

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Debut album from central New York modern rock band.

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Identity Crisis
Claudia Jane
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Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Cleopatra
Gravity
Top Step
Susanna
Not Good Enough
One Way Ticket
Desoto's Youth
Fool for You
Only My Fear
Good Night Joseph
Identity Crisis
Mannequin
Country of Marriage

Thrice: The Illusion of Safety Ep (Betrayal Is a Symptom / See You in the Shallows / As the Ruin Falls / Identity Crisis)

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Thrice: The Illusion of Safety Ep (Betrayal Is a Symptom / See You in the Shallows / As the Ruin Falls / Identity Crisis)
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Manufacturer: Sub City
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QHFASY

Product Description

Tracks: 1. Betrayal is a Symptom; 2. See You in the Shallows; 3. As the Ruin Falls; 4. Identity Crisis. Limited Edition CD EP from the band Thrice.

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Identity Crisis

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ASIN: B00004R9J0
Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

Get Down To It
Don't Hand Me A Line
Nothing Like A Southern Man
The Writing's On The Wall
That's The Mardi Gras!
Wake Up
Workin'
Tell Me
What Was That?
Steal Away
Identity Crisis

Album Description

"Identity Crisis" is first CD by the Crescent City's hottest band, The New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company. The CD includes 10 original songs and their version of the Jimmy Hughes classic "Steal Away". The songs cover a wide range of styles from Rock, Blues, Country and classic Rhythm & Blues.

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