if you have ever read the everclear website like i have, or any interviews, you probably would have noticed that Art and the boys believe that they have to grow as artists and continue to improve. Sure, you can make millions keeping the purist fans happy, like the ones that only listen to Sparkle and Fade or World of Noise because they're supposedly so much more raw and purer. But really, as a musician myself, where's the fun in writing the same song over and over without getting better as a writer?

i got this cd shortly after it was released, and little did I know, i was coming out of a relationship (i got dumped the same weekend). the song "Sunshine" I think is a beautiful number. It has similar overdubs like most all the songs have had on any everclear album. There's nothing wrong with adding extra guitars or using synth in any song. What I really noticed on this album, as a huge fan of part 2 of the American Movie duo, it seems to me that Art and the gang learned a lot about themselves as writers. If you liked "American Movie pt 2," "Overwhelming," "When It All Goes Wrong Again", and "Short Blonde Hair," you will definately enjoy this album. Most of the songs are just as cool and personal as those songs are.

the songs that realy stick out to me are "I Want to die a Beautiful Death" and "New York Times" ...there are two acoustic songs. "Chrysanthemum" is a very short, simple song similar to "THe Good Witch of the North" from American Movie pt 2. "Science Fiction" is the second acoustic song, and it is very much one of the greatest songs Everclear has ever done. It's just Art on guitar, with a very simple chord set-up, and some strings sythed.

If you're a pure fan, you will like this, but will insist on criticizing it because it isn't Sparkle and Fade. If you're a real fan, who likes hearing Everclear get more technical and more lyrically sound with every album, you will love this album as much, if not more than i do

From hard punk rock of "World of Noise" and "Sparkle and Fade", to more catchy pop sounds of "So Much for the Afterglow" and "Learning How to Smile", to the witty and fun "Good Time For a Bad Attitude"..."Slow Motion Daydream" delivers it all. The first single, "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom" may veer off some listeners for it's almost too playful sound w/ hysterical lyrics. In my opinion, that's the worst song on the album, but still great.

Every song on this album has a unique sound to it. From hard hitting guitar riffs of "Blackjack", "I Want to Die A Beautiful Death", and the hidden track title #12, to a more popular fan based sounding "How to Win Friends And Influence People", "The New York Times", and "Sunshine." "New Blue Champion" and "TV Show" are songs made to perfection that could easily outdo any song from "SMFTA". The whole album can be played all the way through w/o skipping through any songs (w/ the exception of "Chrysanthemum" which sort of acts like the intermission of the album).

If you are an everclear fan, this will obviously tell you that this is the best album by far. It has everything! About 8 or 9 songs are single material. Great music masterpieces of "Science Fiction" and "A Beautiful Life" are not to be out done as well. Those are quite frankly my 2 favorite tracks. The lyrics are so meaningful and may be the best everclear songs I have heard of musically.

Everclears "Slow Motion Daydream" is at least as powerful both musically and lyrically as any of the bands previous albums. In this album the raw energy and their "Stronger Than Dirt" sound is balanced with tastefully placed orchestral backings and some very nice acoustical work. The two immediatly notable songs, Volvo Drivin' Soccer Mom and New York Times are both already stuck in my head. The the rest of the album is fantastic with some interesting variations on a tried and true formula...... kickin rock. Very infectious!!! Nice job Art!!!

I was highly anticipating the release of Everclear's "Slow Motion Daydream". I bought it, listened to it, and was not disappointed one bit. The album isn't as good as "So Much For The Afterglow" but it comes in a close second of the five Everclear albums I own. Art's lyrics are once again phenominal. Every song on the record has a deep meaning that you have to look into the song to understand. "Blackjack", "How To Win Friends And Influence People", and "New York Times" all pertain to 9/11 and the acoustic "Chrysanthemum" tells of two Oregon girls that were slaughterd. The song has no need to be any longer than 1:37 as the point is made quickly. "A Beautiful Life" and "Science Fiction" have orchestral parts while the rock is still in Everclear's system on the entire album. This record is one of there best. If you want buy a great album that you won't be disappointed with, buy "Slow Motion Daydream".

This was suppose to be the album that saw Everclear settle into the typical rock sound, and fade from the front lines of the music industry. But after hearing Everclear's 6th release from Capitol Records, it is safe to say that Everclear will be on top for years to come. The songs on this album are not only well written, but also recorded with real heartfelt emotion.

Volvo Driving Soccer, Science Fiction, A Beautiful Life, and White Noise all stand out as pure Everclear mixing instruments, like only Everclear can.

There are no filler songs on this album, so expect twelve great new Evearclear songs on this album.