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 This Album Rocks!! Feb 21, 2010
I must say, I'd never even heard of Butch Walker until he opened for Avril Lavigne in my hometown for her "Under My Skin" tour. But after seeing and hearing him perform, I went out and bought the album immediately. As soon as I got home, I stuck it in my Cd player and listened to the whole album in its entirety. I was blown away!!! If you don't buy this album, you're a freakin imbecilic moronic idiotic dumb@$$!!! What else can I say?
 Proving He's More Than a Great Producer Apr 19, 2009
From the cynical mocking of hipsters in "Lights Out" to the very personal and heart wrenching "Joan", LETTERS is an amazing addition in Butch Walker's journey to find identity as a solo artist. Throughout LEFT OF SELF-CENTERED and into LETTERS there is a sense of Walker trying to separate himself from his Marvelous 3 days. With powerful songs like "Best Thing You Never Had" and "State Line" Butch Walker is doing just that.
In LETTERS, Walker is testing the waters; experimenting with folk sounds coupled with power pop rhythms. At this point, it is clear that he is still in the defining stages of his identity as a solo artist, and this album is his way of taking small steps. While LETTERS shows off Walker's signature guitar prowess and dynamic song writing skills, the album also features more piano ballads. These are quickly proving that Walker has a versatile sound that is rapidly evolving and perfecting itself. With his brutal honesty, self-deprecating lyrics, and superb story telling ability you have to note why LETTERS is a favorite among Walker fans. Look out Hollywood, you've found your poet laureate.
Letters is an Emotional Gem Mar 14, 2007
Butch Walker is a pop-rock genius and an excellent producer. Letters is his second solo album, following the break-up of his band the Marvelous 3. After attending one of his shows in Nashville with some of my friends who were huge fans of his, I bought Letters because I was so incredibly impressed by his performance. I was not disappointed either. Actually, this album is what helped lead me into becoming a devoted fan of all of his music.
Letters is an emotional masterpiece. It takes you on a ride from extreme emotional highs to incredible lows. Songs like "Lights Out" will pump you up and make you want to go out and party, while songs like "Joan" and "Thank-You" note will make you want to cry your eyes out. The string arrangements in "Joan" are absolutely breath-taking. My personal favorite song on the album (and in general one of my favorite songs ever) is the power rock ballad "Best Thing You Never Had" because it is basically a "Screw You!" song for anyone that has ever made you feel worthless.
One of my favorite things about Butch Walker is his lyrics. In Letters he manages to put every feeling into words because he's not afraid of sounding cheesy or being too forward. His lyrics are very creative and bold, and that's what, in my opinion, makes him better than many other songwriters out there.
I know people who play and listen to some of the heaviest rock music out there, yet they still love Butch Walker because of his excellent musicianship. If you appreciate good music, then you definitely need to add Letters to your CD collection.
Best band you never heard of... Mar 08, 2007
I found this guy Butch through a friend, and I have loved his music ever since! He rocks and his songs make you feel something.
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 Why would anyone rate Butch Walker at 4.5 stars? Sep 20, 2006
Yes, Siree! Why would anyone indeed? Needless to say I got burned again! Perhaps his fan club are the ones writing the reviews, but what happened to the law of averages? 4.5 stars? That is almost a perfect listen, my kind and worthy colleagues! That is an above average rating, cremme of the cremme, top dog, best of the best! To give Butch Walker such a high rating is like saying that this guy compares to the big players of all times. And what happens when he really puts out a great album, does he go way past 5 stars to 8.5? No, he doesn't. 5 stars is the limit. Not everyone deserves 5 stars because if they did this would be a perfect state, where every artist is equal or better than the next. Butch Walker's "Letters" sucks to be a 4.5 star, it does not merit such a high rating. Too great of a compliment. One or two songs are okey, nice to listen to but this is no outstanding effort. No disrespect intended to his die hard and high rating fans, but please get a hold of yourselves or more innocent bystanders are going to believe the hype and then what? Burned! Out of good american dollars. All these trial and error baloney is getting old and urge you my dear and most valued consumers: Be fair at all times but do not tell me Butch Walker's "Letters" is a 4.5. Yes, I bought it but probably won't listen all that much to it. I am going to smoke a fatty and play something melodic and sad like the "Arcade Fire" and get over my loss. 3 stars no more for Mr. Butch Walker's "Letters". 4.5 stars? Who are you kidding? (obviously me!) Ciau Bambinos!
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